Motor Drives

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Industrial motor drives deliver precise speed, torque, and positioning control to optimize energy use and extend motor lifespan, enable bleeding edge (or last generation) use cases. They support advanced motion coordination, sensor less control and integration into industrial networks via CAN, as well as USB and wireless interfaces.

Our expertise in the physical layer (PHY) and Single Pair Ethernet offering completes the full solution. Industrial motor drive systems are modular and secure, enabling flexible connections to HMIs, safety units and networking integrated or separate modules. NXP industrial motor drives are optimized for applications in robotics, HVAC, pumps and multi-motor platforms with real-time diagnostics and scalable architectures.

Application Notes

Application Details

Interactive Block Diagram

Servo Motor Drive

Servo motor drive block diagram with MCU, power stage, control loops and sensing for efficient industrial motor control.

VFD End Point

AC and VFD motor drive block diagram with MCU, power stage, control loops and sensing for efficient industrial motor control.

VFD Networking

VFD networking block diagram with MCU, power stage, control loops, isolation, safety, and sensing using AFE for efficient industrial motor control.

Interactive Block Diagram

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Servo Motor Drive

Functional Blocks

Select a functional block to explore related products and design solutions.

MCU / MPU

i.MX-RT1180:
i.MX RT1180 Crossover MCU with TSN Switch and EdgeLock®

i.MX RT Crossover MCUs

AC/DC

TEA18361:
GreenChip SMPS Control IC

AC-DC Controllers
TEA1892:
GreenChip Synchronous Rectifier Controller

Secondary Side Controllers

PMIC

PF5200:
Dual-Channel PMIC for Automotive Applications – 2 High Efficient LVBUCK, Fit for ASIL B Safety Level

5 V PMIC Solutions
PCA9451A:
PCA9451A Power Management IC for i.MX 93x/91x Application Processor

5 V PMIC Solutions
PF9455:
9-Channel PMIC for High-Performance Applications, Fit for up to SIL 2

5 V PMIC Solutions
PF9453:
PF9453 Low Power Multi Rail PMIC for i.MX 91, i.MX 93 and Simple Linux Platforms

5 V PMIC Solutions
PF53:
12 A / 8 A / 15 A Core Supply Regulator with AVP and Watchdog

5 V PMIC Solutions

Ethernet PHY

ETHERNET-TRANSCEIVERS:
Automotive Ethernet PHYs
Ethernet

CAN

TJA1057:
High-Speed CAN Transceiver - Mantis Family

High Speed CAN with Flexible Data Rate (CAN FD)
TJA1042:
High-Speed CAN Transceiver with Standby Mode

24 V CAN Transceivers
TJA1463:
CAN Signal Improvement Capability Transceiver with Sleep Mode

CAN Signal Improvement Capability (SIC)
TJA1462:
CAN Signal Improvement Capability Transceiver with Standby Mode

CAN Signal Improvement Capability (SIC)

UART

MC_50931:
UARTs
Interfaces

Gate Driver

GD3000:
3-Phase Brushless Motor Pre-Driver

BLDC, H-Bridge and Stepper Motor Drivers

USB PHY

USB-INTERFACES:
USB Interfaces
Interfaces

Security and Authentication

SE051H:
EdgeLock^® SE051H: Secure Element for Matter Onboarding via NFC

EdgeLock Secure Elements and Authenticators
SE051:
EdgeLock® SE051: Proven, Easy-to-Use IoT Security Solution with Support for Updatability and Custom Applets

EdgeLock Secure Elements and Authenticators
A30:
EdgeLock® A30 Secure Authenticator

EdgeLock Secure Elements and Authenticators
NTAG-X-DNA:
NTAG® X DNA: Type 4 Connected NFC Tag with Secure Authentication

Connected NFC Tags

I/O Expanders

MC_41849:
I²C/I3C Bus Repeaters, Buffers and Extenders
I²C, SPI, I3C Interface Devices

Environmental Sensors

P3T2030xUK:
I3C, I²C-Bus, 2.0 °C Accuracy, Digital Temperature Sensor

I3C/I²C Digital Temperature Sensors
P3T1035xUK:
I3C, I²C-Bus, ±0.5 °C Accuracy, Digital Temperature Sensor

I3C/I²C Digital Temperature Sensors
PCT2075:
I²C-Bus Fm+, 1 Degree C Accuracy, Digital Temperature Sensor and Thermal Watchdog

I3C/I²C Digital Temperature Sensors
MC_31128:
I3C/I²C Digital Temp. Sensors
Sensors

AFE

NAFEx3388:
Highly Configurable 8/4 Channel 24/16 bits ±25 V Universal Input Analog Front-End with Excitation Sources

Analog Front End

Functional Safety

MCX-E31:
MCX E31: Robust 5 V MCU for Safe, Secure Industrial Automation

MCX E Series Microcontrollers

Functional Blocks

Select a functional block to explore related products and design solutions.

MCU

i.MX-RT1180:
i.MX RT1180 Crossover MCU with TSN Switch and EdgeLock®

i.MX RT Crossover MCUs

AC/DC

TEA18361:
GreenChip SMPS Control IC

AC-DC Controllers
TEA1892:
GreenChip Synchronous Rectifier Controller

Secondary Side Controllers

PMIC

PF5200:
Dual-Channel PMIC for Automotive Applications – 2 High Efficient LVBUCK, Fit for ASIL B Safety Level

5 V PMIC Solutions
PCA9451A:
PCA9451A Power Management IC for i.MX 93x/91x Application Processor

5 V PMIC Solutions
PF9455:
9-Channel PMIC for High-Performance Applications, Fit for up to SIL 2

5 V PMIC Solutions
PF9453:
PF9453 Low Power Multi Rail PMIC for i.MX 91, i.MX 93 and Simple Linux Platforms

5 V PMIC Solutions
PF53:
12 A / 8 A / 15 A Core Supply Regulator with AVP and Watchdog

5 V PMIC Solutions

Ethernet PHY

ETHERNET-TRANSCEIVERS:
Automotive Ethernet PHYs
Ethernet

CAN

TJA1057:
High-Speed CAN Transceiver - Mantis Family

High Speed CAN with Flexible Data Rate (CAN FD)
TJA1042:
High-Speed CAN Transceiver with Standby Mode

24 V CAN Transceivers
TJA1463:
CAN Signal Improvement Capability Transceiver with Sleep Mode

CAN Signal Improvement Capability (SIC)
TJA1462:
CAN Signal Improvement Capability Transceiver with Standby Mode

CAN Signal Improvement Capability (SIC)

UART

MC_50931:
UARTs
Interfaces

USB PHY

USB-INTERFACES:
USB Interfaces
Interfaces

I/O Expanders

MC_41849:
I²C/I3C Bus Repeaters, Buffers and Extenders
I²C, SPI, I3C Interface Devices

Environmental Sensors

P3T2030xUK:
I3C, I²C-Bus, 2.0 °C Accuracy, Digital Temperature Sensor

I3C/I²C Digital Temperature Sensors
P3T1035xUK:
I3C, I²C-Bus, ±0.5 °C Accuracy, Digital Temperature Sensor

I3C/I²C Digital Temperature Sensors
PCT2075:
I²C-Bus Fm+, 1 Degree C Accuracy, Digital Temperature Sensor and Thermal Watchdog

I3C/I²C Digital Temperature Sensors
MC_31128:
I3C/I²C Digital Temp. Sensors
Sensors

Gate Driver

GD3000:
3-Phase Brushless Motor Pre-Driver

BLDC, H-Bridge and Stepper Motor Drivers

Security and Authentication

SE051H:
EdgeLock^® SE051H: Secure Element for Matter Onboarding via NFC

EdgeLock Secure Elements and Authenticators
SE051:
EdgeLock® SE051: Proven, Easy-to-Use IoT Security Solution with Support for Updatability and Custom Applets

EdgeLock Secure Elements and Authenticators
A30:
EdgeLock® A30 Secure Authenticator

EdgeLock Secure Elements and Authenticators
NTAG-X-DNA:
NTAG® X DNA: Type 4 Connected NFC Tag with Secure Authentication

Connected NFC Tags

AFE

NAFEx3388:
Highly Configurable 8/4 Channel 24/16 bits ±25 V Universal Input Analog Front-End with Excitation Sources

Analog Front End

Functional Safety

MCX-E31:
MCX E31: Robust 5 V MCU for Safe, Secure Industrial Automation

MCX E Series Microcontrollers

Functional Blocks

Select a functional block to explore related products and design solutions.

MCU/MPU Left

i.MX-RT1180:
i.MX RT1180 Crossover MCU with TSN Switch and EdgeLock®

i.MX RT Crossover MCUs

MCU/MPU Right

IMX-RT-SERIES:
i.MX RT Crossover MCUs
Arm^®-Based Microcontrollers
MCX-A34:
MCX A34: Mixed-Signal MCUs for Motor Control and High Performance Analog Peripherals

MCX A Series Microcontrollers
MCX-E31:
MCX E31: Robust 5 V MCU for Safe, Secure Industrial Automation

MCX E Series Microcontrollers

AC/DC

TEA18361:
GreenChip SMPS Control IC

AC-DC Controllers
TEA1892:
GreenChip Synchronous Rectifier Controller

Secondary Side Controllers

PMIC

PF5200:
Dual-Channel PMIC for Automotive Applications – 2 High Efficient LVBUCK, Fit for ASIL B Safety Level

5 V PMIC Solutions
PCA9451A:
PCA9451A Power Management IC for i.MX 93x/91x Application Processor

5 V PMIC Solutions
PF9455:
9-Channel PMIC for High-Performance Applications, Fit for up to SIL 2

5 V PMIC Solutions
PF9453:
PF9453 Low Power Multi Rail PMIC for i.MX 91, i.MX 93 and Simple Linux Platforms

5 V PMIC Solutions
PF53:
12 A / 8 A / 15 A Core Supply Regulator with AVP and Watchdog

5 V PMIC Solutions

Ethernet PHY

ETHERNET-TRANSCEIVERS:
Automotive Ethernet PHYs
Ethernet

CAN

TJA1057:
High-Speed CAN Transceiver - Mantis Family

High Speed CAN with Flexible Data Rate (CAN FD)
TJA1042:
High-Speed CAN Transceiver with Standby Mode

24 V CAN Transceivers
TJA1463:
CAN Signal Improvement Capability Transceiver with Sleep Mode

CAN Signal Improvement Capability (SIC)
TJA1462:
CAN Signal Improvement Capability Transceiver with Standby Mode

CAN Signal Improvement Capability (SIC)

UART

MC_50931:
UARTs
Interfaces

USB PHY

USB-INTERFACES:
USB Interfaces
Interfaces

I/O Expanders

MC_41849:
I²C/I3C Bus Repeaters, Buffers and Extenders
I²C, SPI, I3C Interface Devices

Environmental Sensors

P3T2030xUK:
I3C, I²C-Bus, 2.0 °C Accuracy, Digital Temperature Sensor

I3C/I²C Digital Temperature Sensors
P3T1035xUK:
I3C, I²C-Bus, ±0.5 °C Accuracy, Digital Temperature Sensor

I3C/I²C Digital Temperature Sensors
PCT2075:
I²C-Bus Fm+, 1 Degree C Accuracy, Digital Temperature Sensor and Thermal Watchdog

I3C/I²C Digital Temperature Sensors
MC_31128:
I3C/I²C Digital Temp. Sensors
Sensors

Gate Driver

GD3000:
3-Phase Brushless Motor Pre-Driver

BLDC, H-Bridge and Stepper Motor Drivers

PHY

TJA1052IT:
Galvanically-Isolated High-Speed CAN Transceiver

Isolation CAN Transceivers

Security and Authentication

SE051H:
EdgeLock^® SE051H: Secure Element for Matter Onboarding via NFC

EdgeLock Secure Elements and Authenticators
SE051:
EdgeLock® SE051: Proven, Easy-to-Use IoT Security Solution with Support for Updatability and Custom Applets

EdgeLock Secure Elements and Authenticators
A30:
EdgeLock® A30 Secure Authenticator

EdgeLock Secure Elements and Authenticators
NTAG-X-DNA:
NTAG® X DNA: Type 4 Connected NFC Tag with Secure Authentication

Connected NFC Tags

AFE

NAFEx3388:
Highly Configurable 8/4 Channel 24/16 bits ±25 V Universal Input Analog Front-End with Excitation Sources

Analog Front End

Functional Safety

MCX-E31:
MCX E31: Robust 5 V MCU for Safe, Secure Industrial Automation

MCX E Series Microcontrollers

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Documentation

Quick reference to our documentation types

1-10 of 25 documents

Compact List

PMSM Field-Oriented Control on MIMXRT10xx EVK[AN12214]

PDFJan 20, 2022Rev 1
AN12235: 3-Phase Sensorless PMSM Motor Control Kit with S32K144 Application Note[AN12235]

PDFJul 7, 2020Rev 1
PMSM Field Oriented Control with LCD Display and Control Based on MIMXRT1010[AN12591]

PDFOct 31, 2019Rev 1
BLDC with Hall Effect Sensors Using SCT on LPC84x[AN12602]

PDFOct 8, 2019Rev 0
AN12017: 3-Phase PMSM Development Kit with MPC5744P – Application Note[AN12017]

PDFAug 30, 2018Rev 1
Dual FOC Servo Motor Control on i.MX RT[AN12200]

PDFJun 7, 2018Rev 0
How to Achieve Optimal RF Range on a Wireless System Using KW41[AN5421]

PDFFeb 22, 2017Rev 0
Refrigerator Compressor BLDC Sensorless Control Based on MC56F82xxx[AN5387]

PDFJan 24, 2017Rev 0
Sensorless BLDC Control on Kinetis KV and KE[AN5263]

PDFOct 6, 2016Rev 2
Three-phase BLDC sensorless control using the MKV10x[AN4862]

PDFFeb 18, 2014Rev 0
Tuning 3-Phase BLDC motor sensorless control using MKV10[AN4870]

PDFFeb 18, 2014Rev 0
BLDC motor control with Hall sensor based on FRDM-KE02Z[AN4776]

PDFJul 19, 2013Rev 0
PMSM electrical parameters measurement[AN4680]

PDFApr 23, 2013Rev 0
BLDC Motor Control with Hall Sensors Driven by DSC[AN4413]

PDFNov 30, 2011Rev 0
FlexTimer and ADC synchronization for Field-Oriented-Control[AN4410]

PDFNov 22, 2011Rev 0
BLDC motor control w/ Hall Effect sensor - Kinetis MCUs[AN4376]

PDFOct 31, 2011Rev 0
FlexTimer and ADC Synchronization[AN3731]

PDFJun 13, 2008Rev 0
AN3729, Using FlexTimer in ACIM/PMSM Motor Control Applications - Application Notes[AN3729]

PDFJun 12, 2008Rev 0
AN2983: LIN-Enabled BLDC Engine Fan[AN2983]

PDFJul 30, 2005Rev 0.02

Design Resources

Software

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1-5 of 8 software files

Connectivity Software
Industrial Communication Creator

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Connectivity Software
Industrial Communication Explorer

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OS and RTOS
Real-Time Edge Software

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Debugging and Visualization Tools
FreeMASTER Run-Time Debugging Tool

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Debugging and Visualization Tools
Motor Control Application Tuning (MCAT) Tool

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Simulation and Modeling Tools
Model-Based Design Toolbox (MBDT)

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Software Development Resources
Modbus TCP/IP Industrial Ethernet Protocol Software

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Software Development Resources
Robotics Edge Platform

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Training

9 trainings

On-Demand
Motor Control Essentials with MCX AFeatured

This training will guide you from basics of motor control to setup and run the example on FRDM MCX A platform.

50 minEnglish Level: Beginner Training Presentation

Account Required

On-Demand
Speeding Up 3-Phase Motor Control for Automotive and Industrial

56 minEnglish Training Presentation

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On-Demand
Advanced Library Functions for Optimizing Your Motor Control Applications

43 minEnglish Level: Beginner Training Presentation

Account Required

On-Demand
Get your DC-motor to spin using S12ZVMA MagniV® MCUs and CodeWarrior®

44 minEnglish

Account Required

On-Demand
Designing an eTPU Dual Motor Control Solution

49 minEnglish Level: Intermediate

Account Required

On-Demand
How To Simplify Industrial IoT Development

36 minEnglish Level: Beginner Training Presentation

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On-Demand
Meet the i.MX 8M Nano

1 hrEnglish Level: Beginner Training Presentation

Account Required

On-Demand
Motor Control Solutions Based on the Scalable and Secure S32K3 and S32K1 MCU Families

54 minEnglish Level: Intermediate Training Presentation

Account Required

On-Demand
Deploying Motor Control Algorithms on NXP S32K from Simulink^®

58 minEnglish Training Presentation

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Motor Drives

Application Details

Interactive Block Diagram

Interactive Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Servo Motor Drive

Functional Blocks

MCU / MPU

i.MX-RT1180:

AC/DC

TEA18361:

TEA1892:

PMIC

PF5200:

PCA9451A:

PF9455:

PF9453:

PF53:

Ethernet PHY

ETHERNET-TRANSCEIVERS:

CAN

TJA1057:

TJA1042:

TJA1463:

TJA1462:

UART

MC_50931:

Gate Driver

GD3000:

USB PHY

USB-INTERFACES:

Security and Authentication

SE051H:

SE051:

A30:

NTAG-X-DNA:

I/O Expanders

MC_41849:

Environmental Sensors

P3T2030xUK:

P3T1035xUK:

PCT2075:

MC_31128:

AFE

NAFEx3388:

Functional Safety

MCX-E31:

VFD End Point

Functional Blocks

MCU

i.MX-RT1180:

AC/DC​

TEA18361:

TEA1892:

PMIC

PF5200:

PCA9451A:

PF9455:

PF9453:

PF53:

Ethernet PHY

ETHERNET-TRANSCEIVERS:

CAN

TJA1057:

TJA1042:

TJA1463:

TJA1462:

UART

MC_50931:

USB PHY

USB-INTERFACES:

I/O Expanders

MC_41849:

Environmental Sensors

P3T2030xUK:

P3T1035xUK:

PCT2075:

MC_31128:

Gate Driver

GD3000:

AC/DC