Mps Tbma Test Board Magalpha Sensors Owner's Manual

MPS TBMA Test Board MagAlpha Sensors

DESCRIPTION

The TBMA is a test board for the MagAlpha magnetic position sensor family. The TBMA allows users to run and test MagAlpha sensors quickly. TBMA boards come in two different formats: round (RD) and long (LT). In the RD format, the sensor is mounted in an end-of shaft configuration. In the LT format, the sensor is mounted on the edge of the board and can be used in both side-shaft and end-of-shaft configurations.

The TBMA is compatible with the Macom kit, offering seamless connection and operation of the MagAlpha and allowing users to evaluate MagAlpha functionalities and performances with their own set-up.

Contrary to the EVMA, the TBMA test board only includes the assembled board with the sensor and decoupling capacitors. It does not include connectors.

FEATURES

• Round Board Format for End-of-Shaft Mounting
• Long Board Format for Side Shaft and Endof-Shaft Mounting
• Compatible with MagAlpha Communication Interface Kit (EVKT-MACOM)

APPLICATIONS

• Servo Drives
• Robotics
• Automotive
• BLDC Motor Commutation
• Encoders

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OVERVIEW

BOARD TYPE

Different board types are available, and each has a different schematic and layout design (see Table 1). The board type to use is determined by the selected sensor part number.
Each board type is also available in two different formats: a round shape test board (RD), or a long shape test board (LT). The board part number specifies which format is used:

• TBMAXXX-Q-RD-XXX = round shape test board
• TBMAXXX-Q-LT-XXX = long shape test board

Both RD and LT board formats can be used for end-of-shaft configurations where the sensor is positioned at the end of the motor or knob shaft. For side-shaft configurations where the sensor is positioned perpendicularly to the motor or knob shaft, only the RD board format can be used.

Table 1: Board Type

TBMA CONTENT

Figure 2 shows a list of TBMA test board contents.

1. One TBMA board with MagAlpha mounted (RD or LT)
2. Decoupling capacitors
3. Connector footprints (connectors not included)

BOARD TYPE 1

RD Format Overview
Figure 3 shows an overview of the Type 1 round (RD) board type.

LT Format Overview
Figure 4 shows an overview of the Type 1 long (LT) board type.

Schematic
Figure 5 shows a schematic for the Type 1 board.

Bill of Materials
The Type 1 board bill of materials (BOM) is shown in Table 2.
Table 2: Bill of Materials Type 1

Assembly View
Figure 6 shows the top side assembly view of the Type 1 round board. Figure 7 shows the top side assembly view of the Type 1 long board.

Mechanical Drawing
Figure 8 shows the top side mechanical drawing of the round board. Figure 9 shows the top side mechanical view of the long board.

Connector Pinout
Figure 10 shows the connector pinout of the Type 1 round board. Figure 11 shows the connector pinout for the Type 1 long board.

See Table 3 for Type 1 pin registers.

Table 3: Connector Pin Mapping Type 1

NOTE:

1. Availability of this option depends of the chip part ID. Please refer to the part datasheet directly.

BOARD TYPE 2

RD Format Overview
Figure 12 shows an overview of the Type 2 round (RD) board type.

LT Format Overview
Figure 13 shows an overview of the Type 2 long (LT) board type.

Schematic
Figure 14 shows a schematic for the Type 2 board.

Bill of Materials
The Type 2 board bill of materials (BOM) is shown in Table 4.

Table 4: Bill of Materials Type 2

Assembly View
Figure 15 shows the top side assembly view of the Type 2 round board. Figure 16 shows the top side assembly view of the Type 2 long board.

Mechanical Drawing
Figure 17 shows the top side mechanical drawing of the Type 2 round board. Figure 18 shows the top side mechanical view of the Type 2 long board.

Connector Pinout
Figure 19 shows the connector pinout of the Type 2 round board. Figure 20 shows the connector pinout for the Type 2 long board.

See Table 5 for Type 2 pin registers.

Table 5: Connector Pin Mapping Type 2

NOTES:
2) Please, refer directly to the chip datasheet to know which features are available on these pins.
3) Availability of this option depends of the chip part ID. Please refer to the part datasheet directly.

MAGNET SUPPLIERS

Table 6 shows a non-exhaustive list of possible magnet suppliers. The magnetization direction must be chosen wisely given the fact that most sold magnets are often axially magnetized, which is not a magnetization direction usually required in magnetic angle sensing applications. Angle sensing applications typically use diametrically magnetized magnets.

Table 6: Magnet Suppliers

Maurer Magnetic
Maurer Magnetic has a selection of diametrically magnetized magnets well-suited for contactless rotary angle applications (see Figure 21 and Figure 22). Samples of the types mentioned below should always be available with no lead time.

See Table 7 for a list of Maurer Magnetic magnets.

Table 7: Maurer Magnetic Diametrically Magnetized Magnets

NOTICE: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Users should warrant and guarantee that third party Intellectual Property rights are not infringed upon when integrating MPS products into any application. MPS will not assume any legal responsibility for any said applications.

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