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PWM LOW-SIDE DRIVER (1.5A and 3A)
for Solenoids, Coils, Valves, Heaters, and Lamps
FEATURES
HIGH OUTPUT DRIVE: 1.5A and 3A Versions
WIDE SUPPLY RANGE: +8V to +32V
COMPLETE FUNCTION
Digitally Controlled Input
PWM Output
Adjustable Internal Oscillator: 500Hz to 100kHz
Adjustable Delay and Duty Cycle
FULLY PROTECTED
Thermal and Current Limit Shutdown with
Status OK Indicator Flag
PACKAGES:
SO-8 and PowerPAD™ SO-8
APPLICATIONS
ELECTROMECHANICAL DRIVER:
Solenoids, Valves, Positioners, Actuators,
Relays, Power Contactor Coils, Heaters, Lamps
HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATICS SYSTEMS
PART HANDLERS AND SORTERS
CHEMICAL PROCESSING
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND HVAC
THERMOELECTRIC COOLERS
DC MOTOR SPEED CONTROLS
MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC ANALYZERS
FUEL INJECTOR DRIVERS
DESCRIPTION
The DRV103 is a low-side DMOS power switch employing
a pulse-width modulated (PWM) output. Its rugged design is
optimized for driving electromechanical devices such as
valves, solenoids, relays, actuators, motors, and positioners.
The DRV103 is also ideal for driving thermal devices such
as heaters, coolers, and lamps. PWM operation conserves
power and reduces heat rise, resulting in higher reliability. In
addition, adjustable PWM allows fine control of the power
delivered to the load. DC-to-PWM output delay time and
oscillator frequency are also externally adjustable.
The DRV103 can be set to provide a strong initial closure,
automatically switching to a “soft” hold mode for power
savings. A resistor, analog voltage, or Digital-to-Analog
(D/A) converter can control the duty cycle. An output OK flag
indicates when thermal shutdown or over current occurs.
Two packages provide a choice of output current:
1.5A (SO-8) or 3A (PowerPAD™ SO-8 with exposed metal
heat sink).
The DRV103 is specified for –40°C to +85°C.
Delay
Adj
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Input
On
Off
Thermal Shutdown
Over Current
Status OK
Flag
Load
+V
S
Oscillator
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REF
PWM
GND
OUT
Flyback
Diode
DMOS
DMOS
ESD
Osc Freq
Adj
Duty Cycle
Adj
R
FREQ
Delay
DRV103
DRV103
SBVS029A – JUNE 2001
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Copyright © 2001, Texas Instruments Incorporated
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
PowerPAD is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
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