SDAA032
July 2025
TDA4VE-Q1
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Abstract
Trademarks
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Introduction
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Understanding PWM Operation on TDA4x
2.1
PWM Architecture Overview
2.2
Counter-Compare Register and Duty Cycle Control
2.3
Action Qualifier and Output Behavior
2.4
Synchronization and Update Timing
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Unintended PWM Duty Cycle from Immediate CMPA Update
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Unintended PWM Duty Cycle from Up-Down Count Mode
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Best Practice for Seamless PWM Updates for LED Dimming Control
5.1
Use Shadow Registers for Duty Cycle Updates
5.2
Select the Appropriate Counter Mode
5.3
Register Configurations for Up-count Mode Under Shadowing
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Summary
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References
Application Note
Seamless PWM Duty Cycle Updates Without Intermediate Artifacts