High-reliability mixed-signal IC for actuation control and fault monitoring introduced by Microchip

Summary points:

• Microchip Technology Inc. has introduced the LX4580 24-channel mixed-signal IC to support advanced actuation control in aviation and defense systems.
• The mixed-signal IC consolidates multiple functions—data acquisition, fault monitoring, and motor control—into a single device, reducing system size, weight, wiring, and overall complexity.
• Designed for mission-critical environments, the LX4580 integrates sensing, PWM motor drive, redundant architectures, and dual high-speed A/D converters in a compact 144-pin package for use in aircraft, drones, and guided defense systems.

CHANDLER, Ariz. – Microchip Technology Inc. in Chandler, Ariz., is introducing the LX4580 24-channel mixed-signal integrated circuit (IC) for high-reliability actuation control systems in aviation and defense applications.

The LX4580 mixed-signal IC can replace several discrete components with one device for synchronizing data acquisition, fault monitoring and reducing motor control system size, weight, and complexity.

The LX4580 comes in a compact 144-pin low-profile quad flat package for applications like more electric aircraft, guided defense systems, drones, and launch systems.

Integrated pressure sensing

The high-reliability device integrates pressure sensing, temperature measurement, pulse width modulation motor drive outputs, current sensing, Hall effect sensor inputs, dual LVDT/resolver interfaces, and dual high-speed successive approximation register analog-to-digital converters.

The device's redundant design is for mission-critical systems that demand fault tolerance and deterministic performance. By consolidating functions, the LX4580 reduces board space and wiring complexity.

For more information contact Microchip Technology online at www.microchip.com/en-us/product/LX4580.