SLUUDH9
April 2026
MCF8329HS-Q1
1
Abstract
Trademarks
1
Introduction
2
Spinning the motor
2.1
Connecting to the GUI
2.2
SmartTune
2.2.1
SmartTune Execution
2.3
Manual Tuning
2.3.1
Loading Recommended Default Values
2.3.2
Setting Base Current
2.3.3
Setting Current Limits
2.3.4
Setting Voltage Limits
2.3.5
Maximum Electrical Speed (Hz)
2.3.6
Input the Motor's Phase Resistance, Inductance and BEMF Constant
2.3.7
Speed loop Manual Tuning
2.4
Testing for Successful Startup Into Closed Loop
3
Basic Controls
3.1
Speed Input Mode
3.2
Preventing Back Spin of Rotor During Startup
3.3
Faster Startup Timing
3.4
Improving Current and Speed Regulation
3.5
Limiting and Regulating Supply Power
3.6
MTPA Tuning
3.7
Motor Studio Optimization Wizards
4
Fault Handling
4.1
Abnormal BEMF Fault [ABN_BEMF]
4.2
Lock Current Limit [LOCK_LIMIT]
4.3
Hardware Lock Current Limit [HW_LOCK_LIMIT]
4.4
No Motor Fault [NO_MTR]
4.5
Abnormal Speed [ABN_SPEED]
5
Hardware Design and Setup
5.1
Board Design
5.1.1
External MOSFET Selection
5.1.2
Gate Resistor Selection
5.1.3
Bootstrap and GVDD Capacitor Selection
5.1.4
Current Shunt Resistor Selection
5.1.5
VREG MOSFET Selection
5.1.6
Additional External Power Stage Components
User's Guide
MCF8329HS Tuning Guide