The DRV833M family of devices MOSFET support is
based on the MOSFET gate charge, VCP charge-pump
capacity, VGLS regulator capacity, and output PWM
switching frequency. For a quick calculation of
MOSFET driving capacity, use Equation 5 and Equation 6 for three phase BLDC motor
applications.
Equation 5. Trapezoidal 120° Commutation: IVCP/VGLS > Qg × ƒPWM
Equation 6. Sinusoidal 180° Commutation: IVCP/VGLS > 3 × Qg × ƒPWM
where
- ƒPWM is the maximum desired PWM switching frequency.
- Qg is the MOSFET total gate charge
- IVCP/VGLS is the charge pump or low-side regulator capacity, dependent on the VM pin voltage.
- The MOSFET multiplier based on the commutation control method, may vary based on implementation.