motor drivers

TB6612FNG

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00 — Overview

What the TB6612FNG does

The TB6612FNG is a dual DC motor driver IC featuring LD MOS output transistors with low ON-resistance. It supports four operational modes including continuous forward and reverse rotation, short brake, and stop. The device handles a power supply voltage up to 15 V and delivers 1.2 A average output current per channel with a 3.2 A peak capability. It incorporates a standby power save system, built-in thermal shutdown, and low voltage detection. This component is typically used to control dual DC motors in applications requiring precise direction and speed management. It operates within a temperature range of -20 to 85 °C and utilizes a small SSOP24 package.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for TB6612FNG
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
quiescent current 1.5 mA 2.2 mA STBY = Vcc = 5.5 V, VM = 5 V; Electrical Characteristics (unless otherwise specified, Ia = 25 °C, Vcc = 3 V, VM = 5 V) Toshiba datasheet, p. 5 — H-SW Operating Description
output voltage 15 V O1, O2 pins; Block Diagram Toshiba datasheet, p. 3 — Block Diagram
output current 1 A VM ≥ 4.5 V; (h-sw); Block Diagram Toshiba datasheet, p. 3 — Block Diagram
supply voltage range 2.7 V 3 V 5.5 V Block Diagram Toshiba datasheet, p. 3 — Block Diagram
switching frequency 100 kHz Block Diagram Toshiba datasheet, p. 3 — Block Diagram
forward voltage 1 V 1.1 V IF = 1A; regenerative(l); Electrical Characteristics (unless otherwise specified, Ia = 25 °C, Vcc = 3 V, VM = 5 V) Toshiba datasheet, p. 5 — H-SW Operating Description
operating temperature -20 °C 85 °C Block Diagram Toshiba datasheet, p. 3 — Block Diagram
power dissipation 780 mW IC only; Block Diagram Toshiba datasheet, p. 3 — Block Diagram
rise time 24 ns (Design target only); response; Electrical Characteristics (unless otherwise specified, Ia = 25 °C, Vcc = 3 V, VM = 5 V) Toshiba datasheet, p. 5 — H-SW Operating Description
driver count 2 ch A and ch B H-bridge channels per pin functions Toshiba datasheet, p. 2 — Pin Functions
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to TB6612FNG

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L293D 10.4× higher rise time, 6.1× higher fall time, 5.1× higher power dissipation
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the driver count for the TB6612FNG?

The driver count is 2 for ch A and ch B H-bridge channels per pin functions.

What is the forward voltage when IF = 1A?

The forward voltage is 1 V at IF = 1A; regenerative(l); Electrical Characteristics (unless otherwise specified, Ia = 25 °C, Vcc = 3 V, VM = 5 V).

What is the operating temperature specified in the Block Diagram?

The operating temperature is 85 °C.

What is the output current when VM ≥ 4.5 V and the device is in h-sw mode?

The output current is 1 A.

What is the output voltage at the O1 and O2 pins according to the block diagram?

The output voltage is 15 V at the O1 and O2 pins.

What is the power dissipation of the TB6612FNG?

The power dissipation is 780 mW for the IC only as shown in the Block Diagram.

What is the quiescent current when STBY = Vcc = 5.5 V and VM = 5 V?

The quiescent current is 1.5 mA.

What is the rise time under the conditions of Ia = 25 °C, Vcc = 3 V, and VM = 5 V?

The rise time is 24 ns (Design target only).

What is the supply voltage range for the TB6612FNG as shown in the Block Diagram?

The supply voltage range is 3 V.

What is the switching frequency specified in the Block Diagram?

The switching frequency is 100 kHz.

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