A4945 and A4949
Three Phase Sensorless Sinusoidal Fan Driver
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• 180° sinusoidal drive for low audible noise
• High efficiency control algorithm
• Sensorless operation
• Analog Speed input (A4945)
• PWM Speed input (A4949)
• Wide supply voltage range
• FG speed output
• Lock detection
• Overcurrent protection
• Soft start
• Short circuit protection
The A4945 and A4949 three phase motor drivers incorporate
sinusoidal drive to minimize audible noise and vibration for
medium power fans.
A Speed input is provided to control motor speed. This allows
system cost savings by eliminating an external variable power
supply. Alternatively, power supply modulation down to 4 V
can be used to adjust motor speed.
The A4945 and A4949 are supplied in an 8-pin SOICN with
exposed power pad (suffix LJ), and an 8-pin SOICN (suffix L)
for wave solder applications. Both packages are lead (Pb) free
with 100% matte-tin leadframe plating.
PACKAGES:
8-pin SOICN
with exposed thermal pad
(LJ package)
Not to scale
8-pin SOICN
(L package)
Functional Block Diagram
VSUPPLY
IDC
Protection
VBB
VREG
TSD
VREF
VBB
50 kΩ
PWM
Speed Demand
Input
Duty
Measure
100 kΩ
Speed
Demand
IDC
Sinusoidal Drive
Wave Shape
6
Gate
Drive
CVREF
0.1 µF
X5R 10 V
CVBB
10 µF
OUTA
OUTB
M
OUTC
Startup
Logic
30 kHz
PWM OSC
Duty Cycle
FG
GND
OUTA
Position Detect
OUTB
OUTC
A4949 device shown
A4945-DS, Rev. 5
MCO-0000480
PAD
LJ package only
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A4945 and
A4949
Three Phase Sensorless Sinusoidal Fan Driver
SELECTION GUIDE
Part Number
Operating Ambient
Temperature Range
TA, (°C)
Speed Input
A4945GLJTR-T [1]
A4945GLTR-T [1]
–40 to 105
Analog
–40 to 125
A4945KLJTR-T [1][2]
A4949GLJTR-T [1]
A4949GLJTR-6-T [3][4]
A4949GLTR-T [1]
–40 to 105
PWM
A4949KLJTR-T [1][2]
–40 to 125
A4949KLJTR-6-T [2][3][4]
Package
8-pin SOICN
Packing
Exposed thermal pad
8-pin SOICN
–
8-pin SOICN
Exposed thermal pad
8-pin SOICN
Exposed thermal pad
8-pin SOICN
–
8-pin SOICN
Exposed thermal pad
3000 pieces
per 13-in. reel
[1] Startup
Current Ramp: Slow ramp – device takes a 50 mA current step every 128 ms. BEMF Hysteresis at Startup: 100 mV. See Figure 4.
The A4945KLJTR-T, A4949KLJTR-T, and A4949KLJTR-6-T part variants are in production but have been determined to be LAST TIME BUY. This classification indicates
that the product is obsolete and notice has been given. Sale of this device is currently restricted to existing customer applications. The device should not be purchased
for new design applications because of obsolescence in the near future. Samples are no longer available. Date of status change: July 1, 2019. Deadline for receipt of
LAST TIME BUY orders: December 27, 2019. For existing customer transition, and for new customers or new applications, refer to A5947KLPTR-T.
[3] Contact Allegro sales for availability of this package option.
[4] Startup Current Ramp: Fast ramp – device takes a 50 mA current step every 31 ms. BEMF Hysteresis at Startup: 40 mV. See Figure 4.
[2]
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Characteristic
Symbol
Notes
Rating
Unit
Supply Voltage
VBB
Input Logic Voltage Range
VIN
PWM and VSP pins
Logic Output
VFG
FG pin
14
V
Logic Output Current
IFG
FG pin
10
mA
Load Output Current
IOUT
Internally limited
IOCL(max)
A
G temperature range
–40 to 105
°C
K temperature range
18
V
–0.3 to 6
V
Operating Ambient Temperature
TA
–40 to 125
°C
Maximum Junction Temperature
TJ(max)
150
°C
Tstg
–55 to 150
°C
Storage Temperature
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS: May require derating at maximum conditions; see application information
Characteristic
Package Thermal Resistance
Symbol
RθJA
Test Conditions
Value
Unit
L package, single-sided PCB with copper limited to mounting lands
140
°C/W
LJ package, 2-sided PCB with 0.8 in2 copper each side
62
°C/W
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Pinout Diagrams
L and LJ packages
GND 1
OUTA 2
VBB 3
A4945
PAD
(LJ
package)
VSP 4
8 OUTB
7 OUTC
6 FG
5 VREF
Terminal List Table
Number
GND 1
OUTA 2
VBB 3
PWM 4
PAD
(LJ
package)
Function
1
GND
Ground
2
OUTA
Motor terminal
3
VBB
Input supply
VSP
Speed (analog) logic input (A4945)
PWM
Speed (PWM) logic input (A4949)
VREF
Analog output
4
5
A4949
Name
6
FG
7 OUTC
7
OUTC
Motor terminal
6 FG
8
OUTB
Motor terminal
–
PAD
8 OUTB
5 VREF
Speed output signal
Exposed thermal pad (LJ package)
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Unless otherwise specified,
G version*: Valid at TA = 25°C, VBB = 4 to 18 V
K version*: Valid at TA = –40°C to 125°C, VBB = 4 to 18 V
Characteristic
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
GENERAL
VBB Supply Current
Total Driver RDS(on) (Sink + Source)
Reference Voltage (VREF pin)
IBB
RDS(on)
VIN = 3 V
–
10
15
mA
IOUT = 1 A, TJ = 25°C, VBB = 12 V
–
1.1
1.4
Ω
–
1.5
1.8
Ω
3.2
3.3
3.4
V
IOUT = 1 A, TJ = 25°C, VBB = 4 V
VREF
IFG = 5 mA
Output Saturation Voltage (FG Pin)
VFG(sat)
IFG = 5 mA
–
–
0.3
V
FG Output Leakage
IFG(LKG)
VFG = 14 V
–
–
1
µA
Motor PWM Frequency
fOUTPWM
28
30
32
kHz
21
33
45
µA
INPUT LOGIC (A4945 VSP Pin or A4949 PWM Pin)
Input Current
IIN
VIN = 3 V (RIN = 100 kΩ pulldown)
Logic Input (Low Level)
VIL
0
–
0.8
V
Logic Input (High Level)
VIH
2
–
5.5
V
VIHYS
200
300
600
mV
RIN
–
100
–
kΩ
VON
0.45
0.9
1.2
V
Logic Input Hysteresis
Input Pulldown Resistance
A4945 SPEED INPUT (VSP Pin)
VSP On-Threshold Level
VSP On-Time
VSP Disable Threshold
tON
CVREF = 1 µF
VTHOFF
100
–
–
µs
194
228
264
mV
VSP Accuracy
ERRVSP
–
±6
–
LSB
VSP Maximum Level
VSP(MAX)
2.95
3
3.05
V
PWM On Threshold
DON
9.5
10
10.5
%
PWM Off Threshold
DOFF
7
7.5
8
%
PWM Input Frequency Range
fPWM
0.1
–
100
kHz
–
3.85
3.98
V
150
300
450
mV
A4949 SPEED INPUT (PWM Pin)
PROTECTION
VBB Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
VBBUVLO
VBB UVLO Hysteresis
VBBUVHYS
VBB rising
Lock Protection
tOFF
7
8
9
s
Overcurrent Limiting (OCL)
IOCL
1.4
1.6
1.8
A
150
165
180
°C
–
20
–
°C
Thermal Shutdown Temperature (TSD)
Thermal Shutdown Hysteresis
TJTSD
TJTSDHYS
Temperature rising
Recovery = TJTSD – TJTSDHYS
*Specified limits are tested at a single temperature and assured across the operating temperature range by design and characterization.
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The A4945/A4949 targets fan applications, meeting application
design objectives of low audible noise, minimal vibration, and
high efficiency. The Allegro proprietary control algorithm results
in a sinusoidal current waveform that adapts to a variety of motor
characteristics, in order to dynamically optimize efficiency across
a wide range of speeds. The A4945/A4949 trapezoidal startup
method does not require any external components and automatically switches to sinusoidal operation as the motor is accelerating
up to operating speed.
Speed Control
The speed of the fan can be controlled by: voltage mode (control
of power supply amplitude), variable duty cycle PWM input
(A4949 only), or via an adjustable analog input (A4945 only).
Use of the PWM or analog input allows overall system cost
savings by eliminating the requirement for an external variable
power supply. Voltage mode operation allows the IC to fit into
legacy systems, achieving operation down to 4 V.
The Speed input, analog voltage for the A4945 or PWM duty
cycle for the A4949, is measured and converted to a 9-bit
number. This 9-bit speed demand value is applied to an internal
PWM generator function to create the modulation profile. The
modulation profile is applied to the three motor outputs, with a
120-degree phase relationship, to create the sinusoidal current
waveform as shown in Figure 1.
A BEMF detection window is opened on the phase A modulation
profile in order to measure the rotor position, so as to define the
modulation timing. The control system maintains the window at
a small level in order to minimize the disturbance and to approximate the ideal sinusoidal current waveform as much as possible.
A4945 – VSP Pin Analog Input. An internal A-to-D convertor
translates the input voltage to a demand value to control speed of
the fan (Figure 2). The motor drive will be disabled if the VSP
pin voltage is lower than VTHOFF . Upon startup, VIN must exceed
VTHON for tON . The tON delay is required to allow internal reference supply and analog circuits to properly power-up. After this
short delay, VSP can be adjusted below VTHOFF to allow full scale
operation (7.5% to 100%).
100.0
FG
Speed Demand (%)
Motor Detection
Output
OUTA
Sinusoidal Drive
Modulation Profile
OUTB
OUTC
25.0
Motor Terminal PWM OUTA
iC
Ideal Sinusoidal
Current Waveforms
iB
iA
Figure 1: Sinusoidal PWM Output Generation
7.5
Disabled
VTHOFF VTHON
1.5
3.0
VSP (V)
Figure 2: A4945 Analog Speed Input Characteristic
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A4949 – PWM Pin Duty Cycle Input. A duty cycle measurement
There is an internal pulldown resistor (100 kΩ) on the PWM
pin that turns the motor off if the input signal is disconnected. If
100% speed demand is required, such as for an open PWM condition, connect a 50 kΩ pullup resistor to the VBB pin.
Power Supply Modulation. Speed can be controlled simply by
varying the power supply voltage. To allow this function, insert
a 50 kΩ pullup resistor from the VSP pin (A4945) or the PWM
pin (A4949) to the VBB pin. Motor driving will be enabled and
disabled at the VBB undervoltage lockout rising and falling
thresholds.
100.0[511]
Speed Demand (%[bit])
circuit converts the applied duty cycle to a demand value (9-bit
resolution) to control speed of the fan. The motor drive will be
enabled if the duty cycle is greater than DON (10% (typ)) (Figure 3). The PWM input is filtered to prevent spurious noise from
turning the IC on or off unexpectedly.
25.0[127]
10.0[51]
7.5[39]
Disabled
DOFF DON
50
100
Duty Cycle (%)
Figure 3: A4949 PWM Speed Input Characteristic
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Soft Start
A soft start feature is integrated, both to minimize demand on the
power supply at startup, and to smoothly initiate motor rotation
and ramp up to speed. Soft start ramps both the speed demand
(duty cycle) and current limit as shown in Figure 4.
Protection
Protection features include: lock detection with restart, overcurrent limit, motor output short circuit detection, supply undervoltage monitor, and thermal shutdown.
Lock Detect Speed is monitored to determine if the rotor is
locked. If a lock condition is detected, the IC will be disabled for
tOFF before an auto-restart is attempted.
FG Open drain output provides speed information to the system.
FG changes state one period per electrical revolution of the motor
(as shown in Figure 1).
Current Limit Load current is monitored on the high-side MOS-
FET. If the current has reached IOCL , the source drivers will turn
off for the remaining time of the PWM cycle.
Fast Ramp
1600
1600
1200
1200
IOCL (mA)
800
Typical peak
motor current
400
800
Typical peak
motor current
400
Speed Demand (%)
Time (ms)
1024
768
512
64
128
4096
3072
2048
1024
512
200
100
256
200
100
256
IOCL (mA)
Slow Ramp
Time (ms)
Trapezoidal
Drive
Sinusoidal
Drive
100
Target B
50
Target A
Time
Figure 4: A4945 and A4949 Startup
1. Target A represents situation where the external duty cycle applied is less than 50% at startup. A minimum level of 50% demand is applied internally
to ensure the motor will accelerate in reasonable time. 500 ms after the IC has switched from trapezoidal mode to sinusoidal mode, demand ramps
down at a rate of 410 ms for every 10% demand.
2. Target B represents the external duty cycle applied at greater than 50% at startup. In this case, the internally applied duty cycle stays constant.
3. Drive mode switches from trapezoidal mode to sinusoidal mode after the motor approaches startup target speed (50% or greater). The time required
to switch-over depends on motor characteristics and the demand applied at startup.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
A4949 LJ Package
Motor Terminal
GND
OUTB
Motor Terminal
OUTA
OUTC
Motor Terminal
VBB
FG
PWM
VREF
D1
12 V
ZD1
100 Hz to 100 kHz PWM In
10% to 100% duty cycle
CVBB
RPU
RFG
FG Output Signal
CVREF
RPWM
Typical Application Circuit
Name
Suggested Value
CVREF
0.1 µF/X5R/10 V
Comment
CVBB
4.7 to 47 µF
RFG
20 kΩ
D1
Not installed
May be required to isolate motor from system or for reverse polarity protection
ZD1
Not Installed
Optional – TVS to limit maximum VBB due to transients resulting from motor generation or power line. Suggested to
clamp below 18 V (example: Fairchild SMBJ14A). Typically required if blocking diode D1 is used.
RPWM
1 kΩ
Optional – If the PWM or VSP pin is wired to a connector, RPWM will isolate the IC pin from noise or overvoltage
transients.
RPU
50 kΩ
Optional – If the application requires maximum speed when a PWM pin open circuit occurs, then this pullup resistor
to VBB is required. Do not pullup to VREF .
Required – ceramic capacitor
Power supply stabilization; electrolytic or ceramic can be used
Optional – Pullup resistor for speed feedback
Layout Notes:
1. Add thermal vias to exposed pad area. Connect to ground planes on top and bottom of PCB.
2. Place CVREF and CVBB as close as possible to the IC.
L Package Board
LJ Package Board Via Layout for Thermal Dissipation
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INPUT/OUTPUT PIN STRUCTURES
VBB
VBB
VBB
OUTA/B/C
21V
GND
VBB
7. 5 kΩ
PWM
21V
100 kΩ
VREF
6. 5V
VSP
FG
21V
60 kΩ
40 kΩ
16V
6.5V
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Package L, 8-Pin SOICN
4.90 ±0.10
0.65
8°
0°
8
3.90 ±0.10
1
6.00 ±0.20
2
0.25 BSC
8X
SEATING
PLANE
0.10 C
0.51
0.31
1.27 BSC
5.60
1.04 REF
1.27
0.40
SEATING PLANE
GAUGE PLANE
Branded Face
1.27
1.75
0.25
0.17
A
8
1
2
B PCB Layout Reference View
C
1.75 MAX
0.25
0.10
For Reference Only; not for tooling use (reference MS-012AA)
Dimensions in millimeters
Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown
A Terminal #1 mark area
B Reference land pattern layout (reference IPC7351
SOIC127P600X175-8M); all pads a minimum of 0.20 mm from all
adjacent pads; adjust as necessary to meet application process
requirements and PCB layout tolerances
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Package LJ, 8-Pin SOICN
with Exposed Thermal Pad
4.90 ±0.10
0.65
8°
0°
8
B
A
1
3.90 ±0.10
6.00 ±0.20
0.25 BSC
SEATING PLANE
GAUGE PLANE
Branded Face
SEATING
PLANE
0.10 C
1.27 BSC
1
1.27
0.40
3.30 NOM
0.51
0.31
2.41
1.04 REF
2
8X
C
5.60
2
3.30
C
PCB Layout Reference View
For Reference Only; not for tooling use (reference MS-012BA)
Dimensions in millimeters
Dimensions exclusive of mold flash, gate burrs, and dambar protrusions
Exact case and lead configuration at supplier discretion within limits shown
1.70 MAX
0.15
0.00
1.27
1.75
0.25
0.17
2.41 NOM
8
A Terminal #1 mark area
B
Exposed thermal pad (bottom surface)
C
Reference land pattern layout (reference IPC7351
SOIC127P600X175-9AM); all pads a minimum of 0.20 mm from all
adjacent pads; adjust as necessary to meet application process
requirements and PCB layout tolerances; when mounting on a multilayer
PCB, thermal vias at the exposed thermal pad land can improve thermal
dissipation (reference EIA/JEDEC Standard JESD51-5)
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Revision History
Number
Date
Description
1
May 6, 2014
2
January 30, 2015
Added -6 variant
Added KLJ-6-T variant
3
July 25, 2018
Minor editorial updates
4
February 1, 2019
Updated K temperature variant product status to Pre-End-of-Life
5
August 1, 2019
Updated K temperature variant product status to Last Time Buy
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