Motor Drivers Frequently Asked Questions
The following are frequently asked questions on Motor Drivers.
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- What are the differences between the absolute maximum ratings and the recommended operating conditions?
- How should the power and input signals be sequenced at power-up and power-down?
- What would happen if static electricity were discharged to the motor driver logic? Isn’t any protection implemented on-chip?
- Are decoupling capacitors required across power and ground lines?
- Is it OK to connect capacitors to the output lines?
- How can I calculate current and power consumption?
- How many parts are supplied per tape-and-reel?
- What is the definition of “allowable power dissipation”?
- Is it OK to make deliberate use of the equivalent diode structure between the drain (D) and the source (S)?
- MOS devices are typically sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). How should I protect MOSFETs against ESD?