SLVAFO8A
April 2024 – May 2024
DRV8214
,
DRV8234
1
Abstract
Trademarks
1
Introduction: Need for Sensorless Designs
2
Ripple Counting − Concept
2.1
Ripple Counting Algorithm Details
3
Case Study: Robotic Wheel Drive
3.1
Robotic Wheel Motor Operating Conditions
3.2
Tuning Parameters for Ripple Counting
3.2.1
Resistance Parameters
3.2.2
KMC and KMC_SCALE
3.2.2.1
Tuning KMC_SCALE
3.2.2.2
Tuning KMC
3.3
Robotic Wheel Motor with Ripple Counting
3.3.1
Inrush and Steady State Performance
3.3.1.1
Motor Speed Calculation
3.3.2
Soft Start
3.3.3
Loaded Conditions
4
Challenges and Workarounds
4.1
Low Average Currents
4.2
Motor Inertia During Stop
4.3
Inrush
4.4
High Load Conditions
5
Summary
6
References
7
Revision History
Application Note
Solving Sensorless Brushed DC Motor Speed and Position Control Using Ripple Counting