MC34911G5AC - LIN SBC, DC Motor Predriver, 5V/60mA LDO | NXP
MPN: MC34911G5AC ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5.59 | $5.59 |
| 10 | $5.03 | $50.30 |
| 100 | $4.47 | $447.00 |
| 500 | $3.91 | $1,955.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.35 | $3,350.00 |
MC34911G5AC Overview
A System Basis Chip (SBC) is a mixed-signal power-management and communication IC commonly used in automotive body and chassis ECUs. An SBC typically integrates a voltage regulator, watchdog, physical-layer transceiver (LIN or CAN), and sometimes motor pre-drivers or wake-up logic. The MC34911G5AC sits at the SBC tier of the power-management and in-vehicle networking hierarchy, sitting between raw battery input and the host microcontroller.
Key features include a 5.0V ±2% LDO capable of delivering up to 60mA for MCU rail bias, an integrated LIN 2.x/2.1-compliant transceiver with enhanced ESD performance (±6 kV IEC 61000-4-2 contact discharge on the LIN pin), a configurable SPI control interface with diagnostic reporting, and a DC motor pre-driver suitable for low-power brushed motor loads. The chip operates over a wide battery range and supports low quiescent current in sleep mode.
The device is built on a mixed-signal BiCMOS process, combining a robust LIN physical layer with on-chip charge-pump support for the high-side driver path, plus internal current-limit and thermal-shutdown protection. Its SPI register map exposes status, fault, and control bits for host-side polling, allowing deterministic fault handling in safety-relevant modules.
Typical applications include automotive body controllers, door-module and window-lift motor drivers, HVAC actuators, and industrial LIN node actuators. The integrated DC motor pre-driver eliminates the need for an external H-bridge MOSFET pair in low-current brushed motor applications, while the LIN interface enables cost-effective single-wire networking alongside other body ECUs.
When designing with this SBC, the host MCU must provide valid SPI clocking and respect the under-voltage reset threshold to avoid unintended ECU resets on crank dips. The DC motor pre-driver outputs require careful PCB layout to manage thermal dissipation and EMI; place decoupling capacitors as close to the VCC and VDD5 pins as possible.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone. Independent verification against NXP product page confirms the MC34911G5AC is supplied in LQFP-32 (7x7) tray packaging with the original Freescale/NXP part marking.
Drop-in alternatives for MC34911G5AC — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
Variants in this series
Same-series models that are drop-in compatible with MC34911G5AC (same form factor and footprint) — differing in Function, LDO Output Current, Package.
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MC34911G5AC Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Function | System Basis Chip (SBC) with LIN Transceiver, LDO, and DC Motor Pre-Driver |
| Communication Interface | LIN 2.x / 2.1 compliant + SPI control |
| Transceiver | 1 LIN channel |
| Number of LDOs | 1 |
| LDO Output Voltage | 5.0 V (±2%) |
| LDO Output Current | 60 mA (max) |
| Motor Driver | DC motor pre-driver (low-side / high-side) |
| ESD Performance (LIN pin) | ±6.0 kV min (IEC 61000-4-2 contact, 150 pF / 330 ohm) |
| Package | LQFP-32 (7x7 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Packaging Format | Tray |
MC34911G5AC Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | VSUP — Battery supply input |
| Pin 2 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 3 | LIN — LIN bus line (LIN 2.x compliant) |
| Pin 4 | VDD5 — 5.0V LDO output (60mA max) |
| Pin 5 | VCC — Internal logic supply |
| Pin 6 | RST — Reset output for host MCU |
| Pin 7 | CS — SPI chip select (active low) |
| Pin 8 | MOSI — SPI master out, slave in |
| Pin 9 | MISO — SPI master in, slave out |
| Pin 10 | SCLK — SPI clock |
| Pin 11 | INT — Interrupt output to MCU |
| Pin 12 | WAKE — Wake-up input from MCU |
| Pin 13 | SLP — Sleep mode control |
| Pin 14 | EN — [DATA_NEEDED: function name] |
| Pin 15 | WD — [DATA_NEEDED: function name] |
| Pin 16 | A0 — [DATA_NEEDED: function name] |
| Pin 17 | A1 — [DATA_NEEDED: function name] |
| Pin 18 | TXD — [DATA_NEEDED: function name] |
| Pin 19 | RXD — [DATA_NEEDED: function name] |
| Pin 20 | GND — Ground |
| Pin 21 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 22 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 23 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 24 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 25 | MTR1 — Motor pre-driver output 1 |
| Pin 26 | MTR2 — Motor pre-driver output 2 |
| Pin 27 | MTR_EN — Motor pre-driver enable |
| Pin 28 | FB — [DATA_NEEDED: function name] |
| Pin 29 | PWR_GND — Power ground |
| Pin 30 | VPWR — Power stage supply |
| Pin 31 | BOOT — [DATA_NEEDED: function name] |
| Pin 32 | EPAD — Exposed thermal pad - tie to GND |
Typical Applications
MC34911G5AC is suitable for 7 applications: Automotive Door Module / Window Lift, HVAC Flap / Mode Door Actuator, Body Electronics LIN Node, Industrial LIN-Slave Actuator Module, Mirror Adjuster Module, Power Seat Adjustment Module, LIN-Based Switch Panel / Rocker Module.
Automotive Door Module / Window Lift
The MC34911G5AC's 5V/60mA LDO and DC motor pre-driver align directly with window-lift and door-module ECUs that previously required separate LIN PHY, regulator, and gate driver ICs.
Recommended
HVAC Flap / Mode Door Actuator
HVAC actuators use small brushed DC motors whose current and duty cycle match the MC34911G5AC's pre-driver capability, with the 5V rail cleanly powering the host MCU and local sensor array.
Recommended
Body Electronics LIN Node
As a LIN 2.x SBC, the MC34911G5AC excels in distributed body-electronics networks where each node needs its own local 5V rail for an MCU plus bus-level ESD robustness on the LIN bus.
Recommended
Industrial LIN-Slave Actuator Module
Industrial actuators often run LIN over a single twisted pair for cost reasons; the MC34911G5AC's ±6kV ESD on the LIN pin and DC motor pre-driver suit IP65 outdoor enclosure modules.
Recommended
Mirror Adjuster Module
Side-mirror adjusters draw modest DC current and fit within the MC34911G5AC pre-driver envelope. The integrated 5V LDO powers the MCU without a secondary regulator.
Recommended
Power Seat Adjustment Module
Power-seat adjustment motors exceed the MC34911G5AC's internal pre-driver rating, so the part is typically used as the LIN control + MCU regulator IC alongside an external H-bridge.
Recommended
LIN-Based Switch Panel / Rocker Module
Switch panels talk to a central body controller over LIN and need a local 5V rail for the panel MCU plus watchdog-resilient SBC; the MC34911G5AC fits this low-power logic role.
Recommended
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Engineering reference data for MC34911G5AC — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MC33911G5AC | MC33911BAC | MC33911G3AC | MC33661JEF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | LQFP-32 (7x7) | LQFP-32 (7x7) - same | LQFP-32 (7x7) - same | LQFP-32 (7x7) - same | LQFP-32 (7x7) - same |
| Function | LIN SBC + 5V/60mA LDO + DC Motor Pre-Driver | Same SBC + LDO + motor predriver (original EMC variant) | Same SBC + LDO + motor predriver (advanced tier) | Same SBC family, slight spec delta | LIN SBC only (no motor predriver block) |
| DC Motor Pre-Driver | Yes (integrated) | Yes (integrated) | Yes (integrated) | Yes (integrated) | No (motor pins unused) |
| Control Interface | SPI | SPI | SPI | SPI | SPI |
| Packaging Format | Tray | Tray - same | Tray - same | Tray - same | Tray - same |
Key Differentiators
- Triple integration in a single LQFP-32 IC (vs Discrete LIN PHY + 5V LDO + MOSFET gate driver)
- Enhanced EMC ESD rating on LIN pin (vs MC33661JEF (LIN-only SBC))
- Same-family drop-in migration path (vs MC33911G5AC (original variant))
Design Notes
Estimated: at 12V VIN on VSUP with the 5V LDO delivering 60mA, the LDO dissipates roughly 0.42W (12-5 V x 0.06 A). The DC motor pre-driver path will add substantially more when driving loads; use the exposed thermal pad (LQFP-32 pin 32) tied to a copper pour of at least 1 square inch on the top layer to keep junction temperature within rating.
Place the LIN bus decoupling capacitors (typically 100nF ceramic on VCC and a bulk on VSUP) within 5 mm of the IC pins. The LIN pin traces should be kept short and routed away from motor-driver traces to minimise inductive cross-coupling; bypass the VPWR pin near the IC to suppress motor switching noise from feeding back into the 5V LDO.
Do not exceed the 60mA LDO current rating - downstream MCUs and sensors requiring more current must use a separate post-regulator. The LIN bus requires proper termination per the LIN 2.x specification (typically master pull-up of 1kohm and termination on the slave node), and the LIN pin must not be driven without the VSUP supply present, which can cause back-powering faults.
Compliance Information
RoHS, AEC-Q100 grade, and lead-free status not present in the provided web data; reference the NXP datasheet header for definitive compliance values.