MCF8329A Tuning Guide
Abstract
This tuning guide provides step-by-step guidance to setup the MCF8329EVM, connect the MCF8329EVM to Motor Studio, and tune a 3-phase brushless DC motor using the MCF8329A motor driver.
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1 Introduction
The MCF8329A is a 4.5-V to 60-V, three-phase brushless-DC (BLDC) gate driver IC with code-free sensorless field oriented control (FOC) for motor drive applications. The device integrates a single shunt current sense amplifier (CSA) along with an external shunt resistance to sense the motor current. This document helps customers to set up the MCF8329A, enabling them to experience the devices' powerful performance and flexible programmability.
Figure 1-1 Tuning Sequence of
Events- Read the MCF8329A Sensorless Field Oriented Control (FOC) Three-phase BLDC Gate Driver Data Sheet, MCF8329EVM User's Guide, and watch the quick start video.
- Get a MCF8329EVM board.
- Install the Motor Studio application.