Fairchild Semiconductor's Low-Cost Stepping Motor Drive IC Delivers High-Efficiency Performance in Low-Voltage, Two-Phase Drive Applications

Business Wire, Jan 10, 2002

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SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2002

Fairchild Semiconductor International (NYSE:FCS) introduces the FAN8200, a two-channel drive IC ideal for two-phase stepping motor drive system applications including cameras (PC and digital), disk drives, thermal printers and motion controllers.

Manufactured using an improved bipolar process, the performance of the FAN8200 is equal to or better than popular, more costly competitive devices. The FAN8200 features integrated dual H-bridge drivers with vertical PNP power transistors resulting in low saturation voltage (0.4V at 0.4A) and optimum thermal characteristics for high-efficiency operation over a wide supply voltage range (Vcc = 2.5V to 7.0V). In addition, the device features built-in shoot-through current protection to minimize spikes on the power supply and a thermal shutdown (TSD) function. The FAN8200 accommodates either 3.3V or 5V MPU control input and provides an independent chip enable input for each bridge, allowing the device to also be applied as a low-voltage, general-purpose power driver.

Fairchild's stepping motor drive IC portfolio continues to expand to cover a wide voltage range and various package configurations. The FAN8200, with a maximum rating of 1W, is offered in a thru-hole, 14-pin DIP-300 package. The surface-mount version of the device, the FAN8200D, is rated at 600mW and is offered in a 14-pin SOP-225 package. Both versions are rated for operation over -20 to 75 degrees Celsius. (Upon special request, a 14-pin TSSOP package also is available.) Contact your local sales representative for ordering requirements.

    Price:          U.S. $0.80 in DIP-14 (1,000 pcs.)
                    U.S. $0.78 in SOP-14 (1,000 pcs.)

    Availability:   Now

    Delivery:       8-10 weeks ARO

For more information, contact Fairchild Semiconductor's Customer Support Center at 888/522-5372, fax 972/910-8036, or visit Fairchild's Web site at www.fairchildsemi.com.

Editor's Note: A PDF of the datasheet is available at: http://www.fairchildsemi.com/pf/FA/FAN8200.html. For product photo visit: PR@welcomm.com

Fairchild Semiconductor International:

Fairchild Semiconductor International (NYSE:FCS) is a leading global supplier of high performance products for multiple end markets. With a focus on developing leading edge power and interface solutions to enable the electronics of today and tomorrow, Fairchild's components are used in computing, communications, consumer, industrial, automotive and aerospace applications. Fairchild's 10,000 employees design, manufacture and market power, analog & mixed signal, interface, logic, and optoelectronics products from its headquarters in South Portland, Maine, and numerous locations around the world. Contact us on the Web at www.fairchildsemi.com.