Analog, Mixed Signal and Power Management

TC80310
Alternator Regulator with LIN

Applications TC80310 Simplified Application Drawing

• Light Vehicle
• Motorcycle
• System in a Die Alternator

Overview
The TC80310 is an integrated circuit 1.5 μF/2.2 μF
intended to regulate the output Stator B+A
voltage of an automotive alternator. PH1
LIN
The IC supplies a current via a high PH2
SGND
side MOSFET to the excitation coil of EXC GND
+
the alternator and provides an TC80310 Battery
-
Rotor
internal freewheeling diode. It keeps Coil
the battery at its nominal charge and
delivers current to electrical devices Alternator
within the vehicle.

The TC80310 also provides a load

response control mechanism (LRC),
and has an interface for the industry
standard LIN protocol (Revision 1.3)
to allow an ECU to control the
Performance Typical Value
regulated voltage and the LRC rate,
among other parameters. The ECU RDSON Field TMOS at lexc = 5.0 A and TJ = 140 °C 80 mΩ
also can read back information about
Maximum EXC current at TJ = 25 °C 8.0 A
the status of the regulator and the
alternator via LIN. Quiescent current at TJ = 25 °C with phases = 0 <110 μA

It can be programmed for most EXC short-circuit protection 9.0 A

functions using OTP (Non-volatile
Memory) and fit a large number of
alternators and applications.
Operating Voltage 8.0 V ≤ VB + A ≥ 27 V
ESD (HBM) ±6.0 kV (except phase inputs at ±5.0 kV)
Junction Operating Temperature -40 °C ≤ TJ ≥ 150 °C
Features Protection
• Integrated high side excitation driver (field)
Protection Detect Auto Retry Status Reporting EXC Shutdown
• Internal freewheeling diode
• Rotor excitation coil up to 8.0 A Over-voltage • •
• Load response control (LRC) Load Dump • • •
• Thermal protections
Over-temperature,
• Thermal compensation • •
Level 1
• Robust LIN 1.3 interface
Over-temperature,
• Selectable regulation voltage from 10.6 V • • •
Level 2
up to 16 V (programming at Freescale)
EXC Short-circuit • • •
• Rotor control and die temperature
monitoring via LIN communication LIN Over-current • •
• Self-start operation available (in case of
LIN disconnection) Ordering Information
• Multiple adjustments capability for Loop
regulation (internal ramp, digital filter) Device Temperature range (TA) Package
TC80310AWS -40 °C ≤ TJ ≥ 150 °C Die
Benefits
TO3 - Contact sales for information on limited engineering sample quantities. Production
• Reduces voltage regulation at high version is die sales only.
temperature to avoid thermal runaway
• Configurable product option to ease self- Documentation
start at 4000 RPM Document
• Inhibit by LIN communication the excitation Title Description
Number
current on system demand
TC80310 Data Sheet Alternator Regulator with LIN
• Specific LIN conformance item
• 0 ppm target performance improvement AN4289 Application Note LIN Alternator Regulator Devices
• Enhance fault reporting
• Improved system on chip robustness PH2

against alternator harsh environment

• Improvement of stability and accuracy in BUS
PH1
specific application mode
SGND B+A
Questions
• Does your customer need to manage the PGND
EXC
energy generation of the car?
• Are you using a LIN interface in the car 6.08 mm X 5.05 mm = 30.7 mm2
platform?
• Do you have a plan to reduce CO2
emissions?
• Do you have space constraints for
alternator / regulator applications?
• Do you need more accurate torque
management between the engine and the Contact Sales for information on limited engineering samples
alternator?
• Are you or your customer challenged to
meet governmental CO2 regulations?

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Document Number: TC80310FS, Rev 1.0, 5/2011