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DRV8301-69M-KIT

TIDRV8301-69M-KIT

Texas Instruments
DRV8301, TMS320F28069M C2000™ C28x Piccolo™ Motor Controller/Driver Power Management Evaluation Board
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Overview

The DRV8301-69M-KIT is a comprehensive evaluation kit for three-phase brushless DC (BLDC) and permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) control. It combines the DRV8301 gate driver with a C2000 TMS320F28069M microcontroller to provide a high-performance sensorless motor control development environment. The board is designed to support Texas Instruments InstaSPIN-FOC and InstaSPIN-MOTION technologies for rapid motor parameter identification and tuning.

Why Choose This Part

The kit features the InstaSPIN-FOC technology which allows designers to identify, tune, and control a motor in minutes without extensive motor theory knowledge. The integrated DRV8301 gate driver reduces component count by providing three half-bridge drivers, two shunt amplifiers, and a buck regulator on a single chip. It supports high current delivery and comprehensive protection features including over-current, over-temperature, and under-voltage lockout.

Applications

High-Performance BLDC Control
Ideal for developing three-phase motor systems requiring precise torque and speed control using sensorless field-oriented control.
Robotic Actuation
Suited for industrial robotics and collaborative robot joints that utilize PMSM motors for high power density.
Medical Pump Systems
Enables quiet and efficient motor operation for medical equipment where smooth motion is critical.
E-Bikes and Personal Mobility
Provides a platform for developing motor drives for lightweight electric vehicles using InstaSPIN technology to maximize battery life.

Getting Started

To begin development, download the MotorControl SDK or MotorWare software packages from Texas Instruments to access InstaSPIN libraries and example projects. Connect the included C2000 controlCARD to the baseboard and interface with Code Composer Studio (CCS) via the onboard USB JTAG emulation. Use the GUI-based tuning tools to perform automated motor parameter identification before proceeding to custom firmware development.

DRV8301 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
DRV8301DCAR DCAR 7,109
DRV8301DCARG4 DCARG4 —

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