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Subject: Support Request for Current Sensing Calculation with VN9D5D20FN

  • September 19, 2024
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Hi, 

I am currently working with the VN9D5D20FN and RL78, successfully controlling 4 channels at a 100% duty cycle, achieving a 12V output. Now trying to read the current sense value for Channel 1 with OUTCFGR1 configured to 0x9FE0 and a rheostat load applied. I've readed the ADC values from the ADC1SR register and measured current consumption with a clamp meter.

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Could you please assist me with the following:

  1. How should I calculate the current value from the ADC1SR?
  2. What is the K value in the Iout_conv formula for each channel?

Here are the ADC readings I have:

  • ADC1SR = 0x0019 --> Current Value = ?
  • ADC1SR = 0x001B --> Current Value = ?
  • ADC1SR = 0x011C --> Current Value = ?
  • ADC1SR = 0x021A --> Current Value = ?

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Thanks and Regards,

Vennila

 

Best answer by Peter BENSCH

Welcome @Vennila, to the community!

The K values are listed separately in the data sheet for the various functions in tables 57, 58, 62 and 63.

The topic of K values is also discussed in detail in AN5792. In section 2 you will find a consideration according to which your measured current of 1...2A is within a fairly large tolerance range for K.

Hope this answers your questions?

Regards
/Peter

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Peter BENSCH
Peter BENSCHBest answer
Technical Moderator
September 19, 2024

Welcome @Vennila, to the community!

The K values are listed separately in the data sheet for the various functions in tables 57, 58, 62 and 63.

The topic of K values is also discussed in detail in AN5792. In section 2 you will find a consideration according to which your measured current of 1...2A is within a fairly large tolerance range for K.

Hope this answers your questions?

Regards
/Peter

VennilaAuthor
Associate
September 20, 2024

@peter_3993

I'm trying to find the K value. AN5792 will help me understand the K value.

 

Thanks for your support.

Regards

Vennila

MasterT
Lead II
September 20, 2024

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