Summary of New Infineon IFX007T – An easy-to-use high power motor driver
Infineon Technologies introduces the IFX007T NovalithIC™ motor driver for industrial use, integrating a p-channel high-side MOSFET, an n-channel low-side MOSFET, and a driver IC. This solution supports brushed and brushless motors up to 40 V and 55 A peak currents, requiring only a microcontroller and power supply. Key features include integrated self-protection, flexible H-bridge or three-phase configurations, PWM speed control up to 25 kHz, and adjustable slew rates to minimize electromagnetic emissions.
Parts used in the IFX007T Motor Driver Project:
- p-channel high-side MOSFET
- n-channel low-side MOSFET
- driver IC
- microcontroller
- power supply
Infineon Technologies is launching the IFX007T NovalithIC™ motor driver for industrial applications. The IFX007T smart half-bridge provides an easy and efficient way to drive brushed and brushless motors, integrating a p-channel high-side MOSFET, an n-channel low-side MOSFET and a driver IC into one package. Along with a microcontroller and power supply, no other devices are necessary to drive a motor.
For many years, Infineon has followed this unique NovalithIC integrated approach for automotive applications. The IFX007T now allows industrial customers to benefit from this experience. It is qualified according to JESD47I and can be used to drive motors with supplies up to 40 V and peak currents up to 55 A. The broad application range includes pumps, healthcare, home and garden appliances as well as industrial automation, fans, and many more.
Ease-of-use is a key benefit of the integrated solution. It becomes apparent during the customer’s manufacturing process. Customers save layout and manufacturing effort while reducing stray inductances and external components. Additionally, only three general purpose microcontroller pins are needed to control a full H-bridge.
The IFX007T has integrated self-protection, including over-temperature and cross-current protection. Within an H-bridge configuration, the half-bridge approach provides logic redundancy – if one device fails, the other can still stop the motor.
Another key benefit is the flexible motor control. The IFX007T can be used in either half-bridge, H-bridge or three-phase configurations. Furthermore, the motor speed can be adjusted via pulse width modulation (PWM) up to 25 kHz. Active freewheeling is possible from either the high side or the low side. An adjustable slew rate enables reduction of electromagnetic emissions.
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- What is the maximum voltage the IFX007T can handle?
The device can drive motors with supplies up to 40 V. - How many general purpose microcontroller pins are needed to control a full H-bridge?
Only three general purpose microcontroller pins are required. - Can the IFX007T be used for both brushed and brushless motors?
Yes, it provides an efficient way to drive both brushed and brushless motors. - What is the maximum peak current capability of this driver?
The driver supports peak currents up to 55 A. - Does the IFX007T offer protection against over-temperature conditions?
Yes, it includes integrated self-protection features like over-temperature and cross-current protection. - What is the highest frequency for pulse width modulation speed adjustment?
Motor speed can be adjusted via PWM up to 25 kHz. - Can the driver operate in a three-phase configuration?
Yes, the IFX007T can be used in half-bridge, H-bridge, or three-phase configurations. - How does the design help reduce electromagnetic emissions?
An adjustable slew rate enables the reduction of electromagnetic emissions.
