Hello, I'm currently trying to build a discrete H bridge. Looking around the internet at existing solutions I came up with the schematic attached (x2 obviously). OUT_AH/OUT_AL are powered by 3v3 logic levels. Is this going to work? Or did I produce total garbage? What can I improve? Sincerely, Rauchzeichen
It's late, so I'm not sure, but I see two problems. Are you sure that Q1 doesn't have to be flipped upside down? But the bigger problem is the the gate drive of Q3. The voltage on the gate will be OUT_AL minus base-emitter-voltage of Q4. OUT_AL is 3.3 V, so the gate voltage will be around 2.6 V, which is very close to the minimum of the threshold voltage range of Q3 (min 2.0 V, max 4.0 V). That means Q3 will probably be in linear mode, so it will dissipate much power.
> Are you sure that Q1 doesn't have to be flipped upside down? You're right, totally missed that. > The voltage on the gate will be OUT_AL minus base-emitter-voltage of Q4. Right again, replaced it. I corrected (at least I hope so) both things. Mind taking a second look? Considering both were really obvious I probably should go to bed :)
Ignore the last post, I noticed that I screwed it up yet again. This one should work (I hope).
In principle this does look right (although its only a halfbridge and no H-Bridge). But as we dont know the height of VBat yet theres still the possibility of running into limitations of the MOSFets, like maximum Gate voltage. Note that charging the highside gate is only done through the 470 Ohm resistor and if switched on both Q2 and the resistor draw a considerable current. Thats one of the reasons why a lot of people prefer driving the gate with Push-Pull drivers, reducing current and improving switching speed.
Note that Q4 in the last circuit is wrongly inserted - you should exchange Emitter with Collector.
matztronics wrote: > Note that Q4 in the last circuit is wrongly inserted - you should > exchange Emitter with Collector. ... and add a resistor between Q5-C and Q4-B.
Rauchzeichen wrote: > his one should work (I hope No, Q4 still wrong. Why don't you take an existing design, but try to invent the wheel on your own ?
> Why don't you take an existing design, but try to invent the wheel on your own ? Because otherwise, I'll never find out how the wheel works. However, I think I'll really use a Driver IC in the end. > But as we dont know the height of VBat yet 4S => ~16V Would something like the one in picture 2 be a better option?
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