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FRDM-MC-LVPMSM

FRDM-MC-LVPMSM

NXP USA Inc.
FAN7888 - Motor Controller/Driver Power Management Evaluation Board
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Overview

The FRDM-MC-LVPMSM is a low-voltage Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) evaluation board designed for motor control development. It operates within a 24V to 48V range and supports up to 5A output current, featuring the FAN7888 3-phase gate driver. The board is designed as a shield with Arduino R3 header compatibility for easy integration with Freedom development platforms.

Why Choose This Part

This board provides a complete hardware reference for 3-phase motor control including essential protection features like reverse polarity and over-current sensing. Its Arduino R3 compatibility allows it to interface seamlessly with a wide range of NXP Freedom development boards for rapid software prototyping.

Applications

PMSM Motor Control
Developing and testing Field Oriented Control (FOC) algorithms for permanent magnet synchronous motors.
Low-Voltage Industrial Drives
Prototyping small-scale industrial actuators and fan controllers operating up to 48V.
Robotic Actuation
Evaluating motor drive performance for robotics applications requiring integrated over-current and under-voltage protection.

Key Specifications

Type Power Management
Contents Board(s)
Function Motor Controller/Driver
Primary Attributes Motors (PMSM)
Utilized IC / Part FAN7888

Getting Started

To begin development, plug the FRDM-MC-LVPMSM shield into a compatible NXP Freedom development board like the FRDM-K64F. Use NXP's MCUXpresso SDK and the Motor Control Application Tuning (MCAT) tool to configure FOC parameters and monitor motor performance in real-time.

FRDM-MC Family

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Part Number Utilized IC / Part Stock
FRDM-MC-LVPMSM (this part) FAN7888
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