Interactive Block Diagrams

Smart and Mobile Robotics - Block Diagram

Smart and mobile robotics platform integrates autonomous navigation, machine vision, AI processing, motor control, communication technologies, and battery management systems to support industrial automation, logistics, service robotics, and intelligent mobility applications.

"longDescription": "Detailed Description of Each Block", "blocks": [ { "name": "AC Input", "function": "External AC power source supplying energy to the robotic platform charging system.", "theory_of_operation": "Provides mains AC voltage that is converted by the battery charger into a regulated charging profile for the battery pack.", "interaction": "Supplies energy to the Battery Charger.", "category": "Third party", "connection": ["Battery Charger"] }, { "name": "Battery Charger", "function": "Converts AC input into a controlled battery charging profile.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses AC-DC conversion and battery charging algorithms such as CC/CV charging to safely charge the battery pack.", "interaction": "Receives power from AC Input and charges the power management subsystem battery rail.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": ["Power Management"] }, { "name": "Power Management", "function": "Provides power conditioning, protection and voltage regulation for the robotic platform.", "theory_of_operation": "Monitors battery conditions, protects against faults, regulates voltages and distributes power to processing and motor subsystems.", "interaction": "Receives energy from Battery Charger and distributes regulated power to Motor Power Stage, Motor/Gate Driver and Processing system.", "connection": [ "Motor Power Stage", "Motor/Gate Driver", "Processing" ], "sub_blocks": [ { "name": "Input Battery Protection", "function": "Protects the battery system from overvoltage, undervoltage, reverse polarity and fault conditions.", "theory_of_operation": "Monitors battery parameters and disconnects or limits current during abnormal conditions.", "interaction": "Protects the power path between the battery charger and system loads.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "Smart Protection", "function": "Provides intelligent fault monitoring and system protection.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses sensing and protection circuits to detect overcurrent, short-circuit and abnormal operating conditions.", "interaction": "Works with battery protection and power distribution functions.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "DC/DC", "function": "Generates regulated voltage rails from the battery supply.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses switching conversion techniques to efficiently step voltages up or down.", "interaction": "Supplies regulated rails to processing, sensors, communication and peripheral subsystems.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "12-48V Battery", "function": "Primary energy storage source for the robotic platform.", "theory_of_operation": "Stores electrical energy and supplies DC power to system electronics and motor drive circuitry.", "interaction": "Provides energy to protection and power conversion circuitry.", "category": "Third party", "connection": [] } ] }, { "name": "Processing", "function": "Central system control and computation block.", "theory_of_operation": "Executes firmware and algorithms to process sensor data, control motors and manage communications.", "interaction": "Communicates bidirectionally with Data Acquisition and Communication blocks while controlling motor subsystems.", "connection": [ "Data Acquisition", "Communication", "Motor/Gate Driver" ], "sub_blocks": [ { "name": "CPU", "function": "Primary processing engine of the robotic platform.", "theory_of_operation": "Executes program instructions and performs decision making, control and data processing.", "interaction": "Coordinates operation of all system functions.", "category": "Third party", "connection": [] }, { "name": "Memory", "function": "Stores firmware, configuration data and application information.", "theory_of_operation": "Provides volatile or non-volatile storage accessible by the CPU.", "interaction": "Supplies program and data storage for the processor.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "Support Circuitry", "function": "Provides clocking, reset, interface and auxiliary functions.", "theory_of_operation": "Supports proper operation of the processing subsystem through auxiliary electronics.", "interaction": "Works alongside the CPU and supervisory functions.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "Voltage Supervisor", "function": "Monitors supply rails and supervises system startup and reset.", "theory_of_operation": "Tracks voltage thresholds and generates reset or fault signals when power conditions are invalid.", "interaction": "Ensures reliable operation of the CPU and other electronics.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] } ] }, { "name": "Communication", "function": "Provides external and internal connectivity for the robotic platform.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses wired and wireless communication technologies to exchange data with other systems and users.", "interaction": "Communicates bidirectionally with the Processing subsystem.", "connection": ["Processing"], "sub_blocks": [ { "name": "Wired", "function": "Provides physical communication interfaces.", "theory_of_operation": "Transfers data over electrical communication links.", "interaction": "Exchanges information with the processing subsystem and external equipment.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "Wireless", "function": "Provides radio-based communication connectivity.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses wireless transceivers to exchange data without physical connections.", "interaction": "Extends connectivity to remote devices and networks.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] } ] }, { "name": "Motor/Gate Driver", "function": "Interfaces control signals from the processor to the motor power stage.", "theory_of_operation": "Amplifies and level-shifts PWM control signals to properly drive power transistors.", "interaction": "Receives commands from Processing and controls the Motor Power Stage.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": ["Motor Power Stage"] }, { "name": "Motor Power Stage", "function": "Delivers controlled power to the motor.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses a three-phase inverter bridge of power semiconductors to convert DC battery power into controlled motor drive currents.", "interaction": "Receives power from Power Management and control signals from Motor/Gate Driver, then drives the BLDC motor.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": ["BLDC Motor"] }, { "name": "BLDC Motor", "function": "Brushless DC motor used for robotic motion.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses electronically commutated windings driven by a three-phase inverter.", "interaction": "Driven by the Motor Power Stage and monitored by the Position/Torque Sensor.", "category": "Third party", "connection": ["Position/Torque Sensor"] }, { "name": "Position/Torque Sensor", "function": "Measures motor position and torque parameters.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses sensing elements to generate electrical feedback signals proportional to motor movement or applied torque.", "interaction": "Monitors the BLDC motor and supplies feedback to the control system.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": ["Processing"] }, { "name": "Data Acquisition", "function": "Collects environmental and perception data for robot navigation and control.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses multiple sensing technologies to acquire visual, distance and proximity information.", "interaction": "Supplies data to the Processing subsystem.", "connection": ["Processing"], "sub_blocks": [ { "name": "Image Sensor", "function": "Captures visual image data.", "theory_of_operation": "Converts light into digital image information using pixel arrays.", "interaction": "Provides image data to Processing.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "iToF Sensor", "function": "Measures distance using indirect time-of-flight techniques.", "theory_of_operation": "Calculates object distance from phase differences between emitted and reflected light.", "interaction": "Provides depth information to Processing.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [ }, { "name": "dToF LiDAR", "function": "Provides high-accuracy distance sensing.", "theory_of_operation": "Measures the direct travel time of emitted optical pulses and reflections.", "interaction": "Supplies ranging and mapping data to Processing.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "Proximity Sensing", "function": "Detects nearby objects and obstacles.", "theory_of_operation": "Uses optical or other sensing methods to determine object presence.", "interaction": "Provides obstacle detection information to Processing.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] } ] }, { "name": "Lighting & Audio", "function": "Provides user feedback through visual and acoustic outputs.", "theory_of_operation": "Generates controlled lighting and audio signals from processor commands.", "interaction": "Controlled by the Processing subsystem.", "connection": ["Processing"], "sub_blocks": [ { "name": "LED Driver", "function": "Controls LED illumination.", "theory_of_operation": "Provides regulated current to LEDs for brightness and status indication.", "interaction": "Receives control commands from Processing.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] }, { "name": "Audio Amplifier", "function": "Amplifies audio signals for speakers or actuators.", "theory_of_operation": "Increases signal power to drive audio output devices.", "interaction": "Receives audio content from Processing.", "category": "onsemi", "connection": [] } ] } ], "interconnections": [ { "source": "AC Input", "target": "Battery Charger" }, { "source": "Battery Charger", "target": "Power Management" }, { "source": "Power Management", "target": "Motor Power Stage" }, { "source": "Power Management", "target": "Motor/Gate Driver" }, { "source": "Power Management", "target": "Data Acquisition" }, { "source": "Power Management", "target": "Processing" }, { "source": "Power Management", "target": "Communication" }, { "source": "Power Management", "target": "Lighting & Audio" }, { "source": "Motor/Gate Driver", "target": "Motor Power Stage" }, { "source": "Motor Power Stage", "target": "BLDC Motor" }, { "source": "BLDC Motor", "target": "Position/Torque Sensor" }, { "source": "Position/Torque Sensor", "target": "Processing"}, { "source": "Data Acquisition", "target": "Processing" }, { "source": "Processing", "target": "Communication" }, { "source": "Communication", "target": "Processing" }, { "source": "Processing", "target": "Motor/Gate Driver" }, { "source": "Processing", "target": "Lighting & Audio" } ], "Last_update": "2026-09-16",

Smart Protection - Block

Products

• Current Protection
  • NIS3071

    Electronic fuse (eFuse) 4-channel, 8V to 60V, 10A in 5x6mm package 

  • NIS5420

    Electronic fuse (eFuse), 12V, 44 mΩ, 4A, ISENSE

  • NIS6452

    Electronic Fuse, +3.3 V, +5 V

• Protected MOSFETs
  • NCV84045

    Self Protected Very Low Iq High Side Driver with Analog Current Sense

• Protected Power Switches
  • NCP81428

    Hot Swap Smart Fuse, 18 V, 0.65 mΩ, 50 A, LQFN32

Technical Documentation

• Application Notes
  • AND90246/D - NIS(V)3071 PCB Design on Thermal Performance Considerations
  • AND90248/D - NIS(V)3071 eFuse Schematic Guide
  • AND90247/D - The NIV3071 eFuse Advantages in Automotive Applications
  • AND9672/D - Hot-Plug Insertion Startup Time Delay for eFuse
  • AND90059/D - Understanding eFuse Input Voltage Transients from Hot Plug Events
  • AND9623/D - Paralleling eFuses
  • AND9685/D - eFuse Load Current Management
  • AND90303/D - onsemi Smart Fuse Layout Guidelines
  • AND9733/D - High-Side SmartFETs with Analog Current Sense
• Data Sheet
  • NIS3071/D - eFuse, 4 Channel, 60 V, 2.5 A
  • NIS5420/D - +12 Volt Electronic Fuse
  • NCP81428/D - Hot Swap, Smart Fuse 18 V, 0.65 mΩ, 50 A, LQFN32
  • NCV84045/D - Self Protected Very Low Iq High Side Driver with Analog Current Sense
  • NIS6432/D - Electronic Fuse, +3.3 V/+5 V
• Design & Development Tools
  • Cdv/dt Rlim Calculator - NIS(V)3071 Cdv/dt and Rlim Calculator
  • NIS5420 DESIGN WORKSHEET - NIS5420 Design Worksheet
  • NCP81428 and NCP81418 Design Aid - NCP81428+NCP81418_Design_Aid_r2
  • NIS6452 DESIGN WORKSHEET - NIS6452 DESIGN WORKSHEET
  • NIS6432 DESIGN WORKSHEET - NIS6432 DESIGN WORKSHEET
• Eval Board
  • NIV3071 EVB_USER_MANUAL - NIV3071 EVB User Manual | Manual
  • NIV3071_SCHEMATIC - NIV3071 Schematic | Schematic
  • NIV3071 EVB_GERBER - NIV3071 EVB Gerber Layout Files (Zip Format) | Gerber
  • NIV3071 EVB_TEST_PROCEDURE - NIV3071 EVB Test Procedure | Test Procedure
  • NIV3071_BOM_ROHS - NIV3071 Bill of Materials (ROHS Compliant) | BOM
  • EVBUM2760/D - NIS5420 Evaluation Board User's Manual | Manual
  • NIS5420MT6GEVB_SCHEMATIC - NIS5420MT6GEVB Schematic | Schematic
  • NIS5420MT1GEVB_SCHEMATIC - NIS5420MT1GEVB Schematic | Schematic
  • NIS5420MT6GEVB_GERBER - NIS5420MT6GEVB Gerber Layout Files | Gerber
  • NIS5420MT1GEVB_GERBER - NIS5420MT1GEVB Gerber Layout Files | Gerber
  • NIS5420MT1GEVB_TEST_PROCEDURE - NIS5420MT1GEVB Test Procedure | Test Procedure
  • NIS5420MT6GEVB_TEST_PROCEDURE - NIS5420MT6GEVB Test Procedure | Test Procedure
  • NIS5420MT1GEVB_BOM_ROHS - NIS5420MT1GEVB Bill of Materials (ROHS Compliant) | BOM
  • NIS5420MT6GEVB_BOM_ROHS - NIS5420MT6GEVB Bill of Materials (ROHS Compliant) | BOM
  • EVBUM2928/D - NCP81428 + NCP81418 Evaluation Board User's Manual | Manual
  • NCP81418GEVK_SCHEMATIC - NCP81418GEVK Schematic | Schematic
  • NCP81418GEVK_TEENSY_GERBER - NCP81418GEVK Teensy Board Gerber Layout Files (Zip Format) | Gerber
  • NCP81418GEVK_GERBER - NCP81418GEVK Gerber Layout Files (Zip Format) | Gerber
  • NCP81418GEVK_TEST_PROCEDURE - NCP81418GEVK Test Procedure | Test Procedure
  • NCP81418GEVK_BOM_ROHS - NCP81418GEVK Bill of Materials (ROHS Compliant) | BOM
  • EVBUM2768/D - NIS6432/52 Evaluation Board User's Manual | Manual
  • NIS6432MT2GEVB_SCHEMATIC - NIS6432MT2GEVB Schematic | Schematic
  • NIS6452MT1GEVB_SCHEMATIC - NIS6452MT1GEVB Schematic | Schematic
  • NIS6432MT1GEVB_SCHEMATIC - NIS6432MT1GEVB Schematic | Schematic
  • NIS6452MT2GEVB_SCHEMATIC - NIS6452MT2GEVB Schematic | Schematic
  • NIS6432MT1GEVB_GERBER - NIS6432MT1GEVB Gerber Layout Files (Zip Format) | Gerber
  • NIS6432MT2GEVB_GERBER - NIS6432MT2GEVB Gerber Layout Files (Zip Format) | Gerber
  • NIS6452MT1GEVB_GERBER - NIS6452MT1GEVB Gerber Layout Files (Zip Format) | Gerber
  • NIS6452MT2GEVB_GERBER - NIS6452MT2GEVB Gerber Layout Files (Zip Format) | Gerber
  • NIS6452MT1GEVB_TEST_PROCEDURE - NIS6452MT1GEVB Test Procedure | Test Procedure
  • NIS6452MT2GEVB_TEST_PROCEDURE - NIS6452MT2GEVB Test Procedure | Test Procedure
  • NIS6432MT2GEVB_TEST_PROCEDURE - NIS6432MT2GEVB Test Procedure | Test Procedure
  • NIS6432MT1GEVB_TEST_PROCEDURE - NIS6432MT1GEVB Test Procedure | Test Procedure
  • NIS6432MT1GEVB_BOM_ROHS - NIS6432MT1GEVB Bill of Materials (ROHS Compliant) | BOM
  • NIS6432MT2GEVB_BOM_ROHS - NIS6432MT2GEVB Bill of Materials (ROHS Compliant) | BOM
  • NIS6452MT1GEVB_BOM_ROHS - NIS6452MT1GEVB Bill of Materials (ROHS Compliant) | BOM
  • NIS6452MT2GEVB_BOM_ROHS - NIS6452MT2GEVB Bill of Materials (ROHS Compliant) | BOM
• Models
  • NIS3071 Spice Model - NIS3071 Spice Model
• Package Drawing
  • 512AN - WQFNW16 5x6, 1.05P
  • 510CM - WQFN16 5x6, 1.05P
  • 522AA - WDFN10, 3x3x0.5P
  • 487AA - LQFN32 5x5, 0.5P
  • 751-07 - SOIC-8 Narrow Body
  • 510BM - WQFN12 3.0x2.0, 0.5P
• Software
  • NCP81418GEVK GUI - NCP81418GEVK GUI Installer
• System Solution Guide
  • SSG8202/D - Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
  • SSG8231/D - Drone Power and Communication
  • SSG8213/D - Small Electric Vehicles
  • SSG8209/D - Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
  • SSG8233/D - Telecom Base Stations
  • SSG8215/D - Battery-powered Tools
  • SSG8204/D - Solar Inverter
  • SSG8207/D - Ultra Fast EV Charger
  • SSG8208/D - Battery Energy Storage System
  • SSG8227/D - Green Hydrogen Electrolyzer
  • SSG8226/D - AI Data Center
  • SSG8205/D - 48V-12V DC-DC Converter
  • SSG8223/D - Zonal Architecture
• Tutorial
  • TND6530/D - Intelligent Power and Sensing Solutions for Drones Tutorial
• User's Manual
  • UM70107/D - NIS(V)3071 PSpice User's Manual
• Video
  • WVD17976/D - Autonomous Mobile Robot and Cobot Arm Demonstration
  • WVD17971/D - Adopting eFuse for Faster and More Protected Automotive Zonal Control Units
  • WVD18081 - Intelligent Sensing and Power Solutions for Drones
  • WVD17391/D - Protection Solution for Relay Replacement, Motor Protection, and Power Supply Protection
  • WVD17848/D - High-Side SmartFET Demonstration Console
  • WVD17887/D - SmartFETs for Zonal Architecture in Automotive Electronics Applications
• White Papers
  • TND6430/D - Approaching a Scalable and Reliable Automotive Design with Smart Power Switching

Evaluation Boards/Kits

• NCP81418GEVK

  NCP81428 and NCP81418 Evaluation Board

• NIS5420MT1GEVB

  12 V eFuse Evaluation Board, Thermal Latching

• NIS5420MT6GEVB

  NIS5420MT6GEVB: 12 V eFuse Evaluation Board, Auto-Retry

• NIS6432MT1GEVB

  NIS6432MT1GEVB: 3.3 V eFuse Evaluation Board, Thermal Latching, Output Voltage Clamp of 3.9 V

• NIS6432MT2GEVB

  NIS6432MT2GEVB: 3.3 V eFuse Evaluation Board, Auto-Retry, Output Voltage Clamp of 3.9 V

• NIS6452MT1GEVB

  NIS6452MT1GEVB: 3.3 to 5.0 V eFuse Evaluation Board, Thermal Latching, Output Voltage Clamp of 6.5 V

• NIS6452MT2GEVB

  NIS6452MT2GEVB: 3.3 to 5.0 V eFuse Evaluation Board, Auto-Retry, Output Voltage Clamp of 6.5 V

• NIV3071MTW3GEVB

  NIV3071MTW3TWG WQFNW-16 EVAL BOARD

• NIV3071MTW4GEVB

  NIV3071MTW4GEVB WQFNW-16 EVAL BOARD

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