SLLSFT3 November 2025 MC121-Q1
ADVANCE INFORMATION
Single phase Brushless-DC motors are typically rated for a certain voltage (for example 12 V or 24 V). Operating a motor at a higher voltage corresponds to a lower drive current to obtain the same motor power. A higher operating voltage also corresponds to a higher obtainable rpm. The MC121-Q1 allows for a range of possible operating voltages from 3.2V to 35V.
Default OTP configuration for MC121-Q1 is listed in Table 7-1 . Default values are chosen for reliable motor startup and closed loop operation. Refer toMC121-Q1 tuning and programming guide which provides step by step procedure to tune a single-phase BLDC motor in both open loop and closed loop configurations, and explore features in the device.
| Register Values Name | Recommended Value |
| PWM_IN_RANGE | 1h |
| FGRD_INVERT | 1h |
| FGRD_MODE | 1h |
| PWM_MODE | 7h |
| SILENCE_ANGLE | 4h |
| ILIMIT_SEL | 9h |
Once the device OTP is programmed with the desired configuration, device can be operated stand-alone and I2C serial interface is not required anymore. Speed can be commanded using PWM/DC pin and locked rotor faults can be monitored using the FG/RD pin.
To calculate the junction temperature of the MC121-Q1 from power losses, use Equation 1. Note that the thermal resistance θJA depends on PCB configurations such as the ambient temperature, numbers of PCB layers, copper thickness on top and bottom layers, and the PCB area.