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Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual The information described in this document is the exclusive intellectual property of Nuvoton Technology Corporation and shall not be reproduced without permission from Nuvoton. ™ Nuvoton is providing this document only for reference purposes of NuMicro microcontroller based system design.
Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual 1 Overview The Nuvoton Low Voltage Motor Development Module using MOSFET power stage (Nu-LVMDM-MOS) is used to accelerate product development by providing ready-to-run hardware and a comprehensive Motor Development Adapter (Nu-MDA-xxx). The power supply can be connected to the power connector terminal (J4) or the Auxiliary Power Tab Fast-On Connector terminals (P4-P5).
- Auxiliary Power Tab Fast-On connectors (P4 and P5) for the controller and power stage - Dedicated power connector (J4) for the controller and power stage Programming Connectors - Nu-Link connector for programming a Nuvoton MCU (CON1) Sept. 24, 2013 4 of 32 Rev. 1.01...
Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual 2 Introduction to Nu-LVMDM-MOS The Nu-LVMDM-MOS is targeted to control a brushless DC (BLDC) motor or permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) in sensor or sensorless operation. This flexible and cost-effective module can be configured in different ways for use with Nuvoton’s specialized motor control Microcontrollers (MCUs).
Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual 2.1 Nu-LVMDM-MOS Jumper The Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board has five jumpers that configure the functionality of the board. The following figure shows the jumper locations and the following tables list the jumpers and their functions. Figure 2-1 Jumper Setting...
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Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual No. Designator Position Description 1 - 2 I_Sum signal into MCU’s internal comparator- 2 - 3 I_Sum signal into external comparator- 1 - 2 V_BIAS into MCU’s internal comparator+ 2 - 3 V_BIAS into external comparator+ 1 - 2 U Phase current feedback into MCU’s internal OPA...
Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual 2.2 Pin Assignment for Extended Connectors 2.2.1 Plug-In Module (PIM) Configuration The following table summarizes the PIM (Nu-MDA-xxx) pin-out for the Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board. PIM Pin # Signal Name Pin-out Description Ground Speed Speed signal DIP4...
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Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual DISP_SDO LCD Display_Serial Data Out LED1 LED1 DISP_SCK LCD Display_Serial Clock LED2 LED2 DISP_RS LCD Display_Select Register DISP_RST LCD Display_Reset ICE_DAT ICE_Data ICE_CLK ICE_Clock ICE_RST ICE_Reset Amplified W phase current Ground I_Sum Amplified sum current Volt_U...
Table 2-3 Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board PIM Pin-out Functionality 2.2.2 Input Power Connectors (J4, P4-P5) The Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board receives the power for controlling circuits and the DC bus from a +24V power supply (connected to the board through J4 or P4-P5).
Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual 2.2.4 Nu-Link Connector (CON1) The Nu-Link connector is a 10-pin male connector (CON1) that connects the Nu-Link In-Circuit Debugger/Emulator to the NuMicro™ MCU for programming and debugging purposes. 2.2.5 Dedicated Oriental Motor Connector (CN4) The dedicated motor connector (CN4) has 8 terminals. The following table shows the functionality of each terminal.
Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual 2.2.7 QEI Connector (CN2) The Quadrature Encoder Interface connector (CN2) has 5 terminals. The following table shows the functionality of each terminal. Pin # Terminal Name Function QEI sensors power supply QEI sensors ground QEI_A QEI_A feedback...
Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual 2.2.8 Push-Buttons, LEDs, DIP/Toggle-Switch and VR The Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board consists of the following items: Two push-buttons One VR for speed control Two LEDs for debugging purposes One power-on status LED One DIP-switch One Toggle-switch Target MCU Reset push-button...
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Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual Figure 2-2 Human Interfaces Sept. 24, 2013 14 of 32 Rev. 1.01...
Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual 3 Running a BLDC Motor Using a Sensorless Algorithm This chapter describes how to set the Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board in the external Op Amp configuration to run a BLDC motor using the Three-Shunt Current Reconstruction Algorithm with a Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board.
If damage is found, DO NOT power-up the board. Otherwise, you may further damage the equipment. Contact the Nuvoton local office or distributor before using a damaged board. 3.2.1 Setting the Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board Perform the following steps to set the development board: 1.
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Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual Fig. C Fig. B Fig. D Fig. A Figure 3-1 Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board Connection Sept. 24, 2013 18 of 32 Rev. 1.01...
Figure 4-1 Power of Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board Schematic Figure 4-2 Interface of Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board Schematic Figure 4-3 Driver of Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board Schematic Figure 4-4 MCU Interface of Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board Schematic Figure 4-5 Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board Top Layout Figure 4-6 Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board Bottom Layout Sept.
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220? 16V 0.1? 68? 25V 220? 16V LED3 G reen G ND G ND G ND R121 R114 DC V DC V R111 0.1? Figure 4-1 Power of Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board Schematic Sept. 24, 2013 21 of 32 Rev. 1.01...
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4.7K 4.7K 4.7K 4.7K DIP1 DIP2 DIP3 DIP4 SW DIP-4 3mm-8P O R I E N T A L M O T O R Figure 4-2 Interface of Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board Schematic Sept. 24, 2013 22 of 32 Rev. 1.01...
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2.54m m -3P 40m /2512 10K/1% 2.54m m -3P V_BIAS 0.1? 1K/1% 4.99K/1% 40m /2512 LM393 0.33?100V IRSum 1K/1% 10K/1% 100m /2512 X/6m TL3472ID 10K/1% Figure 4-3 Driver of Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board Schematic Sept. 24, 2013 23 of 32 Rev. 1.01...
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Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual Figure 4-5 Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board Top Layout Sept. 24, 2013 25 of 32 Rev. 1.01...
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Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual Figure 4-6 Nu-LVMDM-MOS Development Board Bottom Layout Sept. 24, 2013 26 of 32 Rev. 1.01...
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Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual The following figures show a variety of the comprehensive Motor Development Adapter (Nu-MDA-xxx). Speed Speed DIP4 DIP4 DIP3 SC L DIP3 SC L DIP2 DIP2 DIP1 M 051_LQFP48 DIP1 Target/M anager KEY4 DAC _C S KEY4...
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Nu-LVMDM-MOS V2.2 User Manual RX D TX D 0.1? Speed Speed DIP4 DIP4 DIP3 SC L DIP3 S CL DIP2 DIP2 DIP1 DIP1 Target/M anager KEY4 DAC _C S KEY4 DAC _C S KEY3 DAC _SDO KEY3 DAC _DO DAC _SC K...
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