MCP8063 12V 3-PHASE BLDC
SENSORLESS FAN CONTROLLER
DEMONSTRATION BOARD KIT
USER’S GUIDE
2014 - 2015 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS50002248B-page 11
Chapter 1. Product Overview
1.1
INTRODUCTION
The MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board
allows the control and monitoring of Microchip 12V fan driver devices, such as the
MCP8063 or MTD6501. The MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller
Demonstration Board is controlled by PC software via a USB connection.
The MCP8063 12V 3-Phase BLDC Sensorless Fan Controller Demonstration Board
software provides several features, such as fan driver power supply control and
monitoring, pulse-width modulation (PWM) control as well as speed and current
consumption monitoring. It also allows automatic application testing.
FIGURE 1-1:
System Overview.
18V V
IN
USB Connection
Daughter board plugged
18V V
IN
on its socket
+
-
Mini USB
USB
PWR
ON
LED
LED
LED
connector
Daughter board
fan connector
ADM00532 with daughter board
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