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This project is a design for an H-Bridge circuit, typically used for controlling the direction of a DC motor. The components included are:
  • Resistors, which are used to control the current and voltage in the circuit.
  • Transistors, which are acting as electronic switches to control the motor direction.
  • Diodes, which prevent back current flow when the motor inductive load is switched off.
The components are connected in such a way that toggling the switches (transistors) allows for the current to flow in different directions through the DC motor, thereby controlling the rotation direction.
Below are the main components in the project:
  • Four N-Channel MOSFETS( Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4) - two each from two different manufacturers (Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Inc. and HUASHUO).
  • Four Schottky Diodes (D1, D2, D3, and D4) from STMicroelectronics.
  • Numerous Resistors of values 1k ohms (R1, R3, R5, R7) and 50k ohms (R2, R4, R6, R8).
The core concept of operation involves using INPUT_A and INPUT_B to control the direction of the motor. If INPUT_A is high and INPUT_B is low, current flows from the supply (VIN) through Q1 and Q4 to the motor, causing it to rotate in one direction.
If INPUT_A is low and INPUT_B is high, the current flows through Q3 and Q2 instead, causing the motor to rotate in the opposite direction.
Additionally, the circuit includes freewheeling diodes (D1, D2, D3, and D4) across each transistor. These diodes protect the transistor from voltage spikes that can occur when the current flowing through an inductive load (like a motor) is suddenly changed.
Finally, the resistors (R1 to R8) are likely used for pull-down purposes to ensure that the transistor gates are at a defined voltage when not being actively driven, and to limit gate current when the transistors are being switched.
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1y
The H-Bridge circuit described in your project controls the rotation direction of a DC motor by alternately forward and reversing the current flow. This type of circuit configuration allows you to control the motor direction using a DC voltage. Here's a brief overview of how it works, based on the components and nets you've outlined:
Components and Their Roles:
  • Transistors (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4): These act as switches. In your design, there are both P-channel (AO3401A) and N-channel (AO3400A) MOSFETs indicating a typical H-bridge configuration. The P-channel MOSFETs are typically on the high side (connected to VIN) and the N-channel MOSFETs are on the low side (connected towards GND).
  • Diodes (D1, D2, D3, D4): The BAT60JFILM diodes are used for flyback protection, protecting the circuit from voltage spikes generated by the inductive load (the motor) when the current flow is suddenly changed or interrupted.
  • Resistors (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8): These resistors are likely used for pulling the gate of MOSFETs to a defined logic level (high or low) in order to turn them on or off. They can also be used for current sensing if part of a measurement circuit was outlined.
  • Input Nets (INPUT_A, INPUT_A', INPUT_B, INPUT_B'): These input nets are probably used to control the operation of the H-bridge. Depending on how these inputs are driven, they determine which pair of transistors is turned on, thus controlling the motor direction.
  • Power Nets (VIN): This is the positive voltage supply for the motor and possibly the H-bridge itself, depending on the circuit.
  • Motor Outputs (MOTOR+, MOTOR-): These are the outputs that connect to the motor, where the direction of the motor is controlled by reversing the polarity of the connection to these outputs.
Operational Principle:
  • To rotate the motor in one direction, one pair of diagonally opposite transistors (e.g., Q1 and Q4) is turned on, allowing current to flow through the motor in one direction.
  • To reverse the motor, the other pair of diagonally opposite transistors (e.g., Q2 and Q3) is turned on, reversing the current flow through the motor.
  • The resistors connected to the gate of the MOSFETs ensure that the transistors are properly turned off when not in use and help in defining the switching logic level.
  • The diodes across the MOSFETs are critical for dissipating the energy from the motor's inductive kickback, protecting the transistors from voltage spikes.
Control Logic:
  • The control logic for which transistors to turn on/off is determined by the input signals (INPUT_A, INPUT_A', INPUT_B, INPUT_B'). The exact logic would depend on how these inputs are driven but effectively will involve setting one input high and the other low for one rotation direction and inverting those signals for the other direction.
This H-Bridge circuit is a fundamental design for controlling motors in many applications, allowing precise control over the direction and, with further enhancements, the speed of the motor.
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INPUT_A'
R2
Resistance
50k Ω
INPUT_B
INPUT_B'
R1
Resistance
1k Ω
R7
Resistance
1k Ω
R3
Resistance
1k Ω
R5
Resistance
1k Ω
R8
Resistance
50k Ω
INPUT_A
R6
Resistance
50k Ω
R4
Resistance
50k Ω
VIN
B
D4
VIN
MOTOR+
A
D1
B'
Q3
A'
MOTOR-
Q1
Q4
D3
Q2
D2


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H-Bridge Circuit

H-Bridge Circuit
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