Digital Power Controller speeds product development.
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Power, control, and data interfaces of MultiDriver(TM) Board provide integrated system for digital controller development. Switching power stage accepts 12-48V supplies and provides 6 A half-bridge or 3 A full-bridge output current. FlexController(TM) SOC allows verification of control algorithms through PC with FTview(TM) software. Data communication is through FlexBus(TM) isolated multi-drop serial bus, which is port-powered, 4-device addressable, and compatible with USB-to-serial converters.
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Digital Power Controller Speeds Product Development
The versatile power, control, and data interfaces of the MultiDriver(TM) Board save valuable time by providing an integrated system for digital controller development. Typical applications include power, thermal, motion, lighting, and flow control for industrial and educational purposes. The switching power stage accepts 12V to 48V supplies and provides 6A half-bridge or 3A full-bridge output current. Protection features include current limit and thermal shutdown, as well as filters and clamping on a split ground plane. FlexController(TM) SOC allows quick verification of control algorithms through the PC with free FTview(TM) software. The 28-pin DIP controller socket also accepts PIC microchips and provides an In-Circuit-Debugger connection. Data communication is through FlexBus(TM) isolated multi-drop serial bus that eliminates line drops and ground noise from measurements, provides protection from power transients, and enables operation at voltages not possible with other systems. The data bus is port-powered, four-device addressable, and compatible with common USB to serial converters for maximum flexibility. Flextek product manual provides application notes with schematics and code examples. The board is 2.3in x 3.0in x 0.9in with convenient screw terminal connectors. MultiDriver(TM) Board FCMD010 is available now from Flextek Electronics for $79.50 at www.flex-tek.com.
Contact:
David Caldwell
Flextek Electronics
315B Walnut Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-224-7637
djcaldwell@flex-tek.com
