0.5A or Less Reversible
Motor Driver (Single Motor)
BA6950FS
0.8A Reversible
Motor Driver (Single Motor)
BA6951FS
●Description
These drivers are reversible motor drivers that can directly drive brush motor which require forward and reverse rotations.
Four modes of output setting are available by the use of input logic (2 inputs); forward, reverse, stop (idling), and braking. In
addition, since voltage applied to motors varies in accord with the control terminal, motor rotating speed can be optionally
set and by the built-in current feedback amplifier, the motor can be driven at a constant speed.
●Features
1) Four-mode outputs of forward, reverse, stop (idling), and braking are enabled in compliance with two inputs
2) Motors can be driven at a constant speed by a current feedback amplifier
3) Built-in thermal shutdown circuit
4) Built-in current limiting function (BA6951FS)
●Applications
Audio-visual equipment; PC peripherals; Car audios; Car navigation systems; OA equipments
●Absolute maximum ratings (Ta=25℃, All voltages are with respect to ground)
Parameter Symbol
Supply voltage VCC 8 V
Supply voltage VB 18 V
Output current I
Operating temperature T
Storage temperature T
Power dissipation Pd 0.813*2 W
OMAX
OPR
STG
BA6950FS BA6951FS
0.4*1 0.8*1 A
-20 ~ 75 ℃
-55 ~ 150
Ratings
Unit
℃
No.11008ECT01
Junction temperature T
*1 Do not, exceed Pd or ASO.
*2 SSOP-A16 package. Mounted on a 70mm x 70mm x 1.6mm FR4 glass-epoxy board with less than 3% copper foil.
Derated at 6.4mW/℃ above 25℃.
1) Resistor for the current sensing, R5
This is a current sensing resistor, care must be taken to avoid changes in the ground wire pattern in any external
connected component.
2) Control amplifier gain setting resistor, R1
VCTL pin voltage is buffered to RC pin, and the control gain - V
decided here is output to RT1 pin.
3) Control amplifier phase compensation capacitor, C1
This phase compensation capacitor for the control amplifier. Please monitor the RT1 pin voltage and confirm no
oscillation. About 33pF is recommended.
4) Current feedback amplifier gain setting resistor, R4
CS1 pin voltage (the motor current detection) is buffered to CS2 pin - BA6950FS.
ATC pin voltage (the motor current detection) is buffered to CS pin - BA6951FS.
The current feedback gain can be set by R4 connecting to CS2 or CS pin. The current decided here is output to RT2
pin.
5) Pre-amplifier gain setting resistor, R2, R3
These resistors are to add the control amplifier output and the current feedback amplifier output. This amplifier has
about fourfold gain.
6) Pre-amplifier phase compensation capacitor, C2
Please connect the capacitor about 0.1µF as the phase compensation of the pre-amplifier, and monitor the driver
output no oscillation.
7) Stabilization capacitor for the power supply line, C5, C6
Please connect the capacitor of 1μF to 100μF for the stabilization of the power supply line, and confirm the motor
operation.
8) Phase compensating capacitor, C3, C4
Noise is generated in output pins or oscillation results in accord with the set mounting state such as power supply
circuit, motor characteristics, PCB pattern artwork, etc. As noise oscillation measures, connect 0.01μF to 0.1μF
capacitors.
9) Torque limiter setting, TL pin, BA6951FS only
The motor current is limited so that ATC pin voltage should not exceed TL pin voltage.
●Functional descriptions
Table 3 Logic table
FIN RIN M1 M2 Operation
L L OPEN*OPEN* Stop (idling)
H L L H Forward (M2 > M1)
L H H L Reverse (M1 > M2)
H H L L Brake (stop)
* OPEN is the off state of all output transistors. Please note that this is the state of the connected diodes, which differs from that of the mechanical relay.
1) Absolute maximum ratings
Devices may be destroyed when supply voltage or operating temperature exceeds the absolute maximum rating.
Because the cause of this damage cannot be identified as, for example, a short circuit or an open circuit, it is important
to consider circuit protection measures – such as adding fuses – if any value in excess of absolute maximum ratings is
to be implemented.
2) Connecting the power supply connector backward
Connecting the power supply in reverse polarity can damage the IC. Take precautions against reverse polarity when
connecting the power supply lines, such as adding an external direction diode.
3) Power supply lines
Return current generated by the motor’s Back-EMF requires countermeasures, such as providing a return current path
by inserting capacitors across the power supply and GND (10µF, ceramic capacitor is recommended). In this case, it is
important to conclusively confirm that none of the negative effects sometimes seen with electrolytic capacitors –
including a capacitance drop at low temperatures - occurs. Also, the connected power supply must have sufficient
current absorbing capability. Otherwise, the regenerated current will increase voltage on the power supply line, which
may in turn cause problems with the product, including peripheral circuits exceeding the absolute maximum rating. To
help protect against damage or degradation, physical safety measures should be taken, such as providing a voltage
clamping diode across the power supply and GND.
4) Electrical potential at GND
Keep the GND terminal potential to the minimum potential under any operating condition. In addition, check to
determine whether there is any terminal that provides voltage below GND, including the voltage during transient
phenomena. When both a small signal GND and high current GND are present, single-point grounding (at the set’s
reference point) is recommended, in order to separate the small signal and high current GND, and to ensure that
voltage changes due to the wiring resistance and high current do not affect the voltage at the small signal GND. In the
same way, care must be taken to avoid changes in the GND wire pattern in any external connected component.
5) Thermal design
Use a thermal design that allows for a sufficient margin in light of the power dissipation (Pd) under actual operating
conditions.
6) Inter-pin shorts and mounting errors
Use caution when positioning the IC for mounting on printed circuit boards. The IC may be damaged if there is any
connection error, or if pins are shorted together.
7) Operation in strong electromagnetic fields
Using this product in strong electromagnetic fields may cause IC malfunctions. Use extreme caution with
electromagnetic fields.
8) ASO - Area of Safety Operation
When using the IC, set the output transistor so that it does not exceed absolute maximum ratings or ASO.
9) Built-in thermal shutdown (TSD) circuit
The TSD circuit is designed only to shut the IC off to prevent thermal runaway. It is not designed to protect the IC or
guarantee its operation in the presence of extreme heat. Do not continue to use the IC after the TSD circuit is activated,
and do not operate the IC in an environment where activation of the circuit is assumed.
10) Capacitor between output and GND
In the event a large capacitor is connected between the output and GND, if VCC and VIN are short-circuited with 0V or
GND for any reason, the current charged in the capacitor flows into the output and may destroy the IC. Use a capacitor
smaller than 0.47μF between output and GND.
11) Testing on application boards
When testing the IC on an application board, connecting a capacitor to a low impedance pin subjects the IC to stress.
Therefore, always discharge capacitors after each process or step. Always turn the IC's power supply off before
connecting it to or removing it from the test setup during the inspection process. Ground the IC during assembly steps
as an antistatic measure. Use similar precaution when transporting or storing the IC.
12) Switching of rotating direction (FWD/REV)
When the rotating direction is changed over by the motor rotating condition, switch the direction after the motor is
temporarily brought to the BRAKE condition or OPEN condition. It is recommended to keep the relevant conditions as
follows: via BRAKE: Longer than braking time*.
via OPEN: The time longer than 1 ms is recommended.
(* the time required for the output voltage to achieve potential below GND when brake is activated.)
13) Regarding the input pin of the IC
This monolithic IC contains P+ isolation and P substrate layers between adjacent elements, in order to keep them
isolated. P-N junctions are formed at the intersection of these P layers with the N layers of other elements, creating a
parasitic diode or transistor. For example, the relation between each potential is as follows:
When GND > Pin A and GND > Pin B, the P-N junction operates as a parasitic diode.
When GND > Pin B, the P-N junction operates as a parasitic transistor.
Parasitic diodes inevitably occur in the structure of the IC. The operation of parasitic diodes can result in mutual
interference among circuits, as well as operating malfunctions and physical damage. Therefore, do not use methods by
which parasitic diodes operate, such as applying a voltage lower than the GND (P substrate) voltage to an input pin.
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