BLDC_SHIELD_TLE9879

Overview

BLDC Shield for Arduino with TLE9879QXA40 is designed to drive BLDC motors in combination with an Arduino compatible baseboard. The Shield is flashed with several motor control algorithms (sensorless FOC, Back EMF, hall sensor based block commutation), and it is controlled from the baseboard via SPI. Additionally, it has a 3x2 pin strip to easily connect the Hall pins of an electric motor. It also allows the user to easily change the motor parameters of the motor control algorithms. The whole dataset of parameters can also be saved and loaded from the flash memory of the Shield or written and read from the Arduino. Besides, the Shield has an RGB LED, which can be controlled by the user. Lastly, NANOTEC DB42S03 and Trinamic QBL4208-41-04-006 motors are recommended for our Arduino Shield.

Summary of Features:

  • TLE9879QXA40 chip
  • 3-phase motor driver
  • Implemented motor control algorithms
    • FOC, BEMF, Hall
  • Controlled over Arduino via SPI
  • Compatible with the Arduino Uno
  • Up to four Shields can be used simultaneously
  • Each Shield can be controlled independently
  • Motor parameters can be set for each Shield individually

Benefits:

  • Easy to use API, allowing the user to quickly setup an application
  • High performance BLDC motor control in form of the TLE987x chip

Target Applications:

  • 3D-printer
  • Multi-axis CNC-milling machines
  • Construction robot arms
  • Multi-copter and other RC applications
  • Side-mirrors, HVAC-flaps, light regulation, wiper, seat-control
Tools & Software

Infineon Embedded Power ICs are supported by a complete development tool chain provided by Infineon and third party vendors. The tool chain includes compilers, debuggers, evaluation boards, LIN low level drivers and configuration tools as well as variety of example software code.

Toolchain Installation Steps Company Description

Download and Install

Keil® µVision5

  • Arm® Keil® µVision is an integrated development environment which consists of code editor, compiler and debugger.

Download

Config Wizard v2
  • Infineon provides the Config Wizard free of charge which is designed for configuration of chip modules. Config Wizard supports easy configuring of Embedded Power peripherals.
  • Config Wizard V2 can be installed via the Infineon Toolbox. If you don`t have the Infineon Toolbox yet, please go to Infineon Toolbox and enjoy the release management for updates.*

Download and Install

Segger J-Link Driver

  SEGGER
  • SEGGER J-Link is a widely used driver for "on-board" or "stand-alone" debugger.
Download the SDK via 
µVision 5 Pack Installer
(see step 1)		 infineon_logo_neu
  • The Embedded Power Software Development Kit (SDK) is a low level driver library which can be downloaded within "Keil® µVision" via the "Pack Installer".

*If you still need the Config Wizard V1, please follow the link. 

Additional Tools for Design-In

 

Tool Description

Power Dissipation
  • The Power Dissipation Tool is an interface that helps you estimate the power dissipation and the temperature of the chip. It is available for the whole Embedded Power IC family.
  • The Power Dissipation Tool can be installed via the Infineon Toolbox. If you don`t have the Infineon Toolbox yet, please go to Infineon Toolbox and enjoy the release management for updates.

Boot Strap Loader Support via uIO Stick
  • Embedded Power ICs provide a built-in boot strap loader (BSL) for programming the system-on-chip devices over the built-in LIN transceiver or UART. The uIO Stick acts as an interface between the TLE98xx device and a PC. It handles the BSL protocols as well as the physical layers. A PC application (uIO BSL Tool) provides access to all BSL functions of the Embedded Power device.

Infineon recommends IHR and Vector as partners for LIN low level drivers (LLDs) - Reputed organizations in the field of automotive electronics

IHR and Vector are proven partners for drivers and driver configuration tools compatible with Infineon`s range of Embedded Power ICs, and support LIN specifications 1.3, 2.0 and 2.1. The offered solution provides a wide range of options for designers, with reliable testing specifications, intuitive operation, and diagnostic services.

 

Videos

Unboxing | 3-phase bridge driver IC

5:00

This video provides you a short introduction to 3-Phase Bridge Driver ICs family. If you are looking for a small package form factor for your motor control application, check out our video.

Keil µVision 5 Tool Chain for TLE9879

23:39

Infineon Embedded Power ICs′ boards and kits are supported by a complete development tool chain. In this video, the tool chain is explained based on the example of our TLE9879 Evalkit.

BLDC Shield for Arduino

2:40

The Shield for Arduino is using a TLE9879QXA40 embedded power IC to enable easy BLDC Motor control. Up to 4 shields can be stacked and controlled individually.

1:42

Automotive auxiliary water pump - intelligent motor control vs. mechanical solutions

The double water pump demonstrator shows the advantages of intelligent motor control against mechanical solutions. Intelligent BLDC motor control solution improves efficiency and reduces CO2 emissions. Our Embedded Power ICs (TLE987x) enable smart mechatronic systems based on sensorless FOC.

Support