Allegro MicroSystems’ A4919 three-phase MOSFET driver IC with an integrated low dropout regulator supplying 5V or 3.3V is designed for a wide range of industrial applications. It can be controlled with block (trapezoidal), sinusoidal, or vector commutation when interfaced with a microprocessor. The device can be a simple direct control gate driver for both the commercial and industrial markets providing LDO for peripherals or a microprocessor and provide complete flexibility over commutation.
A unique charge pump regulator provides full (>10 V) gate drive at power supply voltages down to 7V and allows the A4919 to operate with reduced gate drive at power supply voltages down to 5.5V. A bootstrap capacitor is used to provide the above power supply voltage required for the high side N-channel MOSFETs. One logic-level input is provided for each of the six power MOSFETs in the three-phase bridge, allowing motors to be driven with any commutation scheme defined by an external controller. The power MOSFETs are protected from cross-conduction by integrated crossover control.
Motor phase short-to-supply and short-to-ground detection is provided by independent drain-source voltage monitors on each MOSFET. Short faults, supply under-voltage, and chip overtemperature conditions are indicated by a single open-drain fault output. Product variants include either 5.0 V or 3.3 V LDO or an option without LDO and instead provides a voltage input which can be used to monitor an external voltage source.
The A4919 is supplied in a 28-pin TSSOP power package (package type LP) and a 28-terminal 5 mm × 5 mm × 0.90 mm (QFN package) both with an exposed pad for enhanced thermal performance. Both packages are lead (Pb) free, with 100% matte-tin leadframe plating (suffix T).
Pricing in quantities of 1,000 are as follows:
- A4919GLPTR - $2.60
- A4919GLPTR-5-T - $2.85
- A4919GLPTR-3-T - $2.85
- A4919GETTR-T - $2.30
- A4919GETTR-5-T - $2.39
- A4919GETTR-3-T - $2.39
An A4919 datasheet is available for your educational enjoyment.