Atmel’s DC Motor Control IC with Enhanced PWM Functionality Reduces Noise

Atmel's DC Motor Control IC with Enhanced PWM Functionality Reduces Noise

Atmel® Corporation announced the availability of the new ATA6831 driver IC with enhanced PWM performance for smooth DC motor control with reduced noise. The ATA6831 is designed to control, via a microcontroller, two DC motors or up to three different loads in automotive and industrial applications such as flap control for a cash dispenser. Thanks to the device's high voltage capability (up to 40V), the ATA6831 can also be used in 24V-supplied truck applications.

Since the device is manufactured using Atmel’s high-voltage BCD-on-SOI technology (SMARTISTM), the IC provides a broad range of protection features and a very attractive price.

The small, low-cost ATA6831 is a fully-protected, triple half-bridge driver with integrated power stages. Each of the three high-side and three low-side drivers are capable of driving currents up to 1.0A. The ATA6831 supports the application of H-bridges to drive DC motors.