SLLSFT3 November 2025 MC121-Q1
ADVANCE INFORMATION
MC121-Q1 provides an integrated clamp on the supply (VM) pin to limit the voltage spikes on VM pin due to regenerative energy push-back from the motor; the clamp is disabled when VM_CLAMP_DIS is set to 0x1. When the VM voltage reaches VMCLAMP level, the device activates the clamp to limit the VM voltage. When the clamp is active, HS FETs are in Hi-Z and motor driving is stopped; the clamp circuit is able to absorb the energy till the clamp citcuit reaches the limits specified by the Safe Operating Area. When the SOA limits are exceeded, the clamp is deactivated; in case higher energy (than specified by SOA) is needed to be clamped a acceptable external TVS diode is added.