Application Note

MLX81100
Example schematics

Table of contents
1

Introduction...................................................................................................................... 2

Window lifter with anti-pinch and soft start/stop function........................................... 2

2.1

Introduction...........................................................................................................................2

2.2

Tips and hints .......................................................................................................................2

2.3

Schematic.............................................................................................................................3

Switch mode power supply for high power LEDs......................................................... 4

3.1

Introduction...........................................................................................................................4

3.2

Tips and hints .......................................................................................................................4

3.3

Schematic.............................................................................................................................5

Flap control using MLX90316 for angle measurement ................................................. 6

4.1

Introduction...........................................................................................................................6

4.2

Tips and hints .......................................................................................................................6

4.3

Schematic.............................................................................................................................7

Using MLX81100 in 24V applications ............................................................................. 8

5.1

Introduction...........................................................................................................................8

5.2

Tips and hints .......................................................................................................................8

5.3

Schematic.............................................................................................................................9

Using PMOS in the high side ........................................................................................ 10

6.1

Introduction.........................................................................................................................10

6.2

Tips and hints .....................................................................................................................10

6.3

Schematic...........................................................................................................................11

Full Bridge Brushless DC Motor Driver with Hall Commutation................................ 12

7.1

Introduction.........................................................................................................................12

7.2

Tips and hints .....................................................................................................................12

7.3

Schematic...........................................................................................................................13

Disclaimer....................................................................................................................... 15

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1 Introduction
This document is intended to give different example schematics and applications the MLX81100 could be used
for.
All following schematics are sample schematics, which need to be adjusted depending on the target application
and special requirements.

2 Window lifter with anti-pinch and soft start/stop function

2.1

Introduction

This example is intended to control a window lifter using relays. The main features are the possibility to
implement:
An anti-pinch functionality
A soft start/stop functionality.

2.2

Tips and hints

1. The anti-pinch function could be realised using shunt current measurement.
2. The soft start/stop function could be realised by applying PWM to the N-FET in the low side.
3. The movement supervising (speed, position, direction) as well as an anti-pinch function could be
realised using hall sensors.
4. The MLX81100 has high voltage inputs for reading in switches.
5. The Hall signals could be connected to Timer-capture inputs using general purpose IOs.

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Schematic

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3 Switch mode power supply for high power LEDs

3.1

Introduction

This example is intended to show the usage of MLX81100 in a switch mode power supply to drive high power
LEDs. The main features are:
A PWM randomization in software
A PWM frequency up to 75 kHz
Efficiency
The temperature supervision
The secondary side current control via shunt measurement
The tracking of the LED forward voltage to detect shorted LEDs
The output power will be independent from Vbat and the temperature.

3.2

Tips and hints

1. The MLX81100 can apply the same PWM signal to more than one FET driver pin, this feature is needed
to make the transformer work with the full H-bridge.
2. The PWM randomization can be done by software.
3. The PWM modules can be programmed to a max output frequency of 100 kHz.

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Schematic

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4 Flap control using MLX90316 for angle measurement

4.1

Introduction

This example is intended to show the usage of MLX81100 and MLX90316 in a flap control application. The main
features are:
The maximum Operating temperature for both ICs is up to 150 C.
A PWM control of the flap
The shunt measurement is possible
The MLX90316 allows up to 360 degrees angle measurement
MLX90316 features different communication interfaces like Analog (Ratiometric), PWM, Serial Protocol
Non-contacting rotary position sensor.

4.2

Tips and hints

1. The high side FETs can be driven up to true 100% PWM.
2. The PWM frequency is selectable from 100 Hz up to 100 kHz.

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Schematic

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5 Using MLX81100 in 24V applications

5.1

Introduction

Considering some restrictions as well as the additionally needed ICs and components its possible to use the
MLX81100 to drive a DC-motor connected to a 24V supply. For proper operation two separate power supplies
are needed, one for 12V and one for 24V. The MLX81100 can not be connected to the 24V supply continuously
over life time.

5.2

Tips and hints

1. The possibility of driving 100% in the high side might be limited by the additionally used high side driver
IC.
2. There are two separate power supplies needed for proper operation.
3. Observing the 24V supply could be done via ADC and external voltage divider.

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5.3

Schematic
12V Battery

VBAT

100nF

4.710uF

Chassis GND

VCC

VS

VDRV

RTG

CLKO

VDD5V

100nF

HSBC2
1k

47uF

HS2

100n

V1V8
1uF

BRMID2

24V Voltage for Motor

1N4001,BAV70
etc.

100n

1N4001,BAV70
etc.

V24V

PS
VCC

PS
Hall
Sensor
US1881xUA

IO0

Hall
Sensor
US1881xUA

10k

IO5
VCC
SW0
SW1
SW3
SW4
SW5
SW6
SW7

Temperature
Sensor
tbd

IO3
IO1
IO2
IO4
LIN
Varistor
TDK AVR-M1608C270MBABB or
Back-to-Back Zener
ON-Semi MMBZ27VCLT1

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LIN
180p

GND
GND

IN

HO

NC

NC

COM

VS

VB

VCC

HO

IN

10R

1k

100nF

BRMID1

680k

680k

100nF

680k

680k

LS2
SW2
GND

Shunt
10mR

SHNT_L

COM

100nF

IR 2117
HighSide Driver
IC, for up to
600V

VBAT
10k

CWD

GND
GND

NC

VS

IR2117

LS1

TO
TI1
TI0

NC

100nF

IR2117

1N4001
CWD

10

VB

10R

HS1

MLX81100

VCC

PS
VCC

HSBC1

10k

min 10nF
Reverse
Polarity
Protection

100R...10k

protected GND

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6 Using PMOS in the high side

6.1

Introduction

Considering some restrictions as well as the additionally needed components its possible to use PMOS FETs in
the high side of the h-bridge connected to MLX81100.

6.2

Tips and hints

1. The driving of PWM, even in the high-side, is possible. This feature is important regarding the thermal
power dissipation of the high-side PMOS acting as a free wheel diode when PWM is applied to the lowside FET.
2. The IC bridge driver pins are decoupled from voltage transients like load dump.
3. This schematic features passive devices that will put the h-bridge in a defined secure state during sleep
mode and in case the CPU is not working anymore.

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Schematic

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7 Full Bridge Brushless DC Motor Driver with Hall Commutation

7.1

Introduction

Connecting a full bridge to the MLX81100 it is possible to drive a simple bipolar BLDC motor. The commutation
is done via a hall sensor.

7.2

Tips and hints

1. The MLX81100 can apply the same PWM signal to more than one FET driver pin, this feature is needed
to make the transformer work with the full H-bridge.
2. The PWM modules can be programmed to a max output frequency of 100 kHz.
3. A PWM randomization can be done by software, e.g. for EMI or switching noise requirements.
4. The MLX81100 could help adding value to your application:
-bidirectional communication interface, e.g. LIN
-failure diagnosis features
-temperature sensing
-speed sensing
-motor current sensing

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Schematic
VBAT

12V Battery
Chassis GND

1N4007

100nF

4.710uF

VCC

VS

VDRV

RTG

CLKO

VDD5V

100nF

1N4007,
BAV70

1N4007,
BAV70

HSBC2
10R

47uF

100nF

HS2

100nF

V1V8
1uF

BRMID2
VBAT

100n

PS
HSBC1
10R
HS1

VCC

Hall sensor for

commutation,
US1881

IRL3706

IRL3706

100nF

IO5

BRMID1
IRL3706

VCC

IRL3706

10R
SW0
SW1
SW3
SW4
SW5
SW6
SW7

Temperature
sensor
tbd

IO0
IO1
IO2
IO3
IO4

10

LIN
Varistor
TDK AVR-M1608C270MBABB or
Back-to-Back Zener
ON-Semi MMBZ27VCLT1

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180p

GND
GND

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LS1
10R
LS2
SW2
GND

Shunt

VBAT

SHNT_L

10k

CWD

1N4001
CWD

TO
TI1
TI0

IRL3706

Zener 5Z6

Reverse
Polarity
Protection

GND
GND

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8 Disclaimer
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Term of Sale. Melexis makes no warranty, express, statutory, implied, or by description regarding the
information set forth herein or regarding the freedom of the described devices from patent infringement. Melexis
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designing this product into a system, it is necessary to check with Melexis for current information. This product
is intended for use in normal commercial applications. Applications requiring extended temperature range,
unusual environmental requirements, or high reliability applications, such as military, medical life-support or lifesustaining equipment are specifically not recommended without additional processing by Melexis for each
application.
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