Motor Driver ICs are essential IC chips and components designed to work as motor controlling circuits by interfacing between a microcontroller (or microprocessor) and a motor. These current amplifying devices provide the motor movement per instructions and operate at considerably lower currents. Additionally, they are widely used for a wide variety of applications. Read on further to explore their benefits, types, and uses.
What are the advantages of Motor Driver ICs?
These motor driver integrated circuits offer various benefits for users, such as:
- High-level functional performance
- Easy to operate
- Simple design
- Operate at low currents
- Offer fault protection
- High-speed control
- Space saving
Types of Motor Driver ICs:
The motor driver types depend on the motor to be used, which requires different amounts of signals. It is also crucial to consider the vital parameters before choosing the driver type, including output current, current range, etc. We stock motor drivers for brushless DC motors (BLDC), brushed DC motors, and stepper motors.
These motors are widely used in a wide variety of environments and devices, such as ATMs and security cameras.
Considerations when choosing its motor driver: For brushed DC motors' motor driver selection, it is vital to look for their speed control and fault protection and ensure they need speed control. These criteria are the prerequisite for any drive type before choosing to ensure they provide smooth and efficient functions.
These motors are ideal for various white products in electronics, such as refrigerators and washing machines, automotive uses, and driving cooling fans.
Considerations when choosing its motor driver: The RD or FG output signal must be ascertained along with the functionality requirements for the brushless motor driver.
Lastly, a stepper motor driver’s micro-step resolution, control input type, and required functionality must be checked when choosing them.
Where are motor driver ICs used?
Motor Driver ICs are found in different consumer environments and industrial applications, such as:
- Robotics
- Automation Applications
- Office Equipment
- Food & Packaging Processes
- Logistics Systems
- Automotive Electronics.
