I want to make a bldc esc using ir2101. Vgs 20V over problem

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PARK BYUNGKYU

Joined Jan 5, 2025
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Hello
I want to make a bldc esc using ir2101.

In the picture below, the Vgs of the high side mosfet exceeds 20V, and I wonder how to solve this.

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DickCappels

Joined Aug 21, 2008
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According to your schematic VGS can be up to 20V. If you are only making a few of these, don't worry. If you are going to manufacture these for sale, put a suitable zener diode such as a 1N5246B from the gate to source to clip the VGS to about 16 volts. Check to assure that R_gate's power dissipation does not exceed more than about 70% of
R_gate's rated power
 

MisterBill2

Joined Jan 23, 2018
27,159
The reason the voltage rises so high is because the motor acts like a transformer. So consider changing the common connection of the controller ICs. OR, connect the common in the motor to the common in the control circuits.
 
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