HIP4020: Full Bridge Driver with Integrated 0.5A Power FETs for Small 3V, 5V and 12V DC Motors

In the Functional Block Diagram of the HIP4020, the four switches and a load are arranged in an H-Configuration so that the drive voltage from terminals OUTA and OUTB can be cross-switched to change the direction of current flow in the load. This is commonly known as 4-quadrant load control. As shown in the Block Diagram, switches Q1 and Q4 are conducting or in an ON state when current flows from VDD through Q1 to the load, and then through Q4 to terminal VSSB; where load terminal OUTA is at a positive potential with respect to OUTB. Switches Q1 and Q4 are operated synchronously by the control logic. The control logic switches Q3 and Q2 to an open or OFF state when Q1 and Q4 are switched ON. To reverse the current flow in the load, the switch states are reversed where Q1 and Q4 are OFF while Q2 and Q3 are ON. Consequently, current then flows from VDD through Q3, through the load, and through Q2 to terminal VSSA, and load terminal OUTB is then at a positive potential with respect to OUTA.

Terminals ENA and ENB are ENABLE Inputs for the Logic A and B Input Controls. The ILF output is an Over-Current Limit Fault Flag Output and indicates a fault condition for either Output A or B or both. The VDD and VSS are the Power Supply reference terminals for the A and B Control Logic Inputs and ILF Output. While the VDD positive power supply terminal is internally connected to each bridge driver, the VSSA and VSSB Power Supply terminals are separate and independent from VSS and may be more negative than the VSS ground reference terminal. The use of level shifters in the gate drive circuitry to the NMOS (low-side) output stages allows controlled level shifting of the output drive relative to ground.

Key Features
  • Two Independent Controlled Complementary MOS Power Output Half H-Drivers (Full-Bridge) for Nominal 3V to 12V Power Supply Operation
  • Split ±Voltage Power Supply Option for Output Drivers
  • Load Switching Capabilities to 0.5A
  • Single Supply Range +2.5V to +15V
  • Low Standby Current
  • CMOS/TTL Compatible Input Logic
  • Over-Temperature Shutdown Protection
  • Over-Current Limit Protection
  • Over-Current Fault Flag Output
  • Direction, Braking and PWM Control
Applications
  • DC Motor Driver
  • Relay and Solenoid Drivers
  • Stepper Motor Controller
  • Air Core Gauge Instrument Driver
  • Speedometer Displays
  • Tachometer Displays
  • Remote Power Switch
  • Battery Operated Switch Circuits
  • Logic and Microcontroller Operated Switch
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
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AN1116: Elantec CMOS applicationsPDF13 Nov 2014231 KB
Datasheets
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HIP4020 DatasheetPDF17 Sep 2015267 KB
Tech Briefs
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TB458: Converting a Fixed PWM to an Adjustable PWMPDF19 Nov 2014147 KB
White Papers
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Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power SolutionPDF30 Jan 2017502 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
HIP4020IB20 Ld SOIC0.5201240
HIP4020IBZ20 Ld SOIC0.5203260RoHS
HIP4020IBZT20 Ld SOIC T+R0.5203260RoHS
HIP4020 Datasheet 17 Sep 2015
20 Ld SOIC ISL8394
HIP4020
AN1116: Elantec CMOS applications 13 Nov 2014
TB458: Converting a Fixed PWM to an Adjustable PWM 19 Nov 2014
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power Solution 30 Jan 2017