DMOS Full-Bridge PWM Motor Driver
A3958
2
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
115 Northeast Cutoff
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.
1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com
Copyright © 2000, 2002 Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.
Selection Guide
Part Number Packing Package
A3958SB-T* 24-pin DIP with exposed thermal tabs 15 per Tube
A3958SLBTR-T 24-pin SOICW with internally fused pins 1000 per reel
Variant is in production but has been determined to be NOT FOR NEW DESIGN. This classification indicates
that sale of the variant is currently restricted to existing customer applications. The variant should not be
purchased for new design applications because obsolescence in the near future is probable. Samples are no
longer available. Status change: May 4, 2009.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic Symbol Notes Rating Units
Load Supply Voltage V
BB
50 V
Logic Supply Voltage V
DD
7.0 V
Input Voltage V
IN
–0.3 to V
CC
+ 0.3 V
Sense Voltage V
S
0.5 V
Reference Voltage V
REF
2.7 V
Output Current I
OUT
Output current rating may be limited by duty cycle, ambient
temperature, and heat sinking. Under any set of conditions, do
not exceed the specifi ed current rating or a junction tempera-
ture of 150°C.
±2.0 mA
Package Power Dissipation P
D
B package, per SEMI G42-88 Specification, T
A
= 25°C 3.1 W
LB package, per SEMI G42-88 Specification, T
A
= 25°C 1.6 W
Operating Ambient Temperature T
A
Range S –20 to 85 ºC
Maximum Junction Temperature T
J
(max)
Fault conditions that produce excessive junction temperature
will activate the device’s thermal shutdown circuitry. These
conditions can be tolerated but should be avoided.
150 ºC
Storage Temperature T
stg
–55 to 150 ºC
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions* Value Units
Package Thermal Resistance, Junction
to Ambient
R
θJA
B Package, single-layer PCB, 1 in.
2
2-oz. exposed copper 40 ºC/W
LB Package, single-layer PCB, minimal exposed copper area 77 ºC/W
Package Thermal Resistance, Junction
to Tab
R
θJT
6 ºC/W
*Additional thermal information available on Allegro website.
50 75 100 125 150
1
0
ALLOWABLE PACKAGE POWER DISSIPATION (W)
TEMPERATURE IN oo
oo
C
4
3
2
25
R = 6.0
oC/W
QJT
SUFFIX 'B', R = 40oC/W
Q
JA
SUFFIX 'LB', R = 77oC/W
QJA