Solar Panel Tracker Control Using the MC34932 Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver

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Solar Panel Tracker Control Using the MC34932 Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver

Solar Panel Tracker Control Using the MC34932 Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver

Demo Owner: Thomas Zemites

 

Demonstration of cost effective Solar Panel Tracker Control using MC34932 dual H-Bridge motor driver. These thermally efficient 28V / 5A H-Bridge DC Brushed motor drivers feature real-time load current monitoring and automatic thermal back-off to ensure high availability operation in demanding high-current, high-temperature automotive and industrial applications.  The demonstration uses the FRDM-KL25Z board in conjunction with Solar Tracker Demo board and graphical user interface.

 

 

 

Features

  • Thermal protection
    • Package, PWM Mode, Thermal Fold-back, Current Mirror, Complete Internal protection

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