BA6920FP-Y Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The BA6920FP-Y is an active, production-status motor driver IC manufactured by Rohm Semiconductor, designed for brushed DC motor control applications. This bipolar technology device integrates control and power stages in a 25-HSOP surface mount package, operating across a 6.5V to 34V supply range with 1A output current capability. The device is commonly used in media player applications requiring compact, integrated motor drive solutions.

Substitute parts become necessary when addressing specific application requirements such as higher output current capacity, extended temperature operating ranges, or alternative semiconductor technology preferences while maintaining functional and mechanical compatibility.

Substiute Parts

BA6920FP-Y

Rohm SemiconductorIn Stock: 1697BA6920FP-Y Datasheet

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BD6232FP-E2

Rohm SemiconductorIn Stock: 4261BD6232FP-E2 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The BA6920FP-Y qualifies BD6232FP-E2 as a direct functional substitute based on the following alignment criteria:

Matching Parameters:

• Identical output configuration: Half Bridge (2)
• Identical interface type: On/Off control
• Identical motor type: Brushed DC
• Identical function: Fully integrated driver with control and power stages
• Identical package form factor: 25-SOP with 2 heat tabs
• Identical mounting type: Surface Mount
• Identical application domain: Media Player
• Identical manufacturer: Rohm Semiconductor
• Identical regulatory compliance: ROHS3 Compliant, REACH Unaffected

Allowable Parameter Variations:

• Supply voltage range: BA6920FP-Y operates 6.5V ~ 34V; BD6232FP-E2 operates 6V ~ 32V (overlapping range with 6V ~ 32V common window)
• Output current: BA6920FP-Y provides 1A; BD6232FP-E2 provides 2A (higher capacity)
• Technology: BA6920FP-Y uses Bipolar; BD6232FP-E2 uses Power MOSFET (alternative semiconductor technology)
• Operating temperature: BA6920FP-Y operates -30°C ~ 150°C; BD6232FP-E2 operates -40°C ~ 150°C (extended lower temperature range)

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

BA6920FP-Y Selection Criteria:

• Applications requiring bipolar semiconductor technology
• Systems operating within 6.5V to 34V supply range
• Designs limited to 1A output current per channel
• Operating environments within -30°C to 150°C junction temperature range
• Active production status with established supply chain

BD6232FP-E2 Selection Criteria:

• Applications requiring higher output current capacity (2A per channel)
• Systems operating within 6V to 32V supply range
• Designs benefiting from Power MOSFET technology characteristics
• Operating environments extending to -40°C lower temperature limit
• Active production status with established supply chain

Both parts maintain identical ROHS3 and REACH compliance certifications, ensuring regulatory alignment for equivalent component substitution. Package footprint compatibility enables direct PCB layout reuse without redesign.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can BD6232FP-E2 directly replace BA6920FP-Y on existing PCBs? A: Yes. Both devices use identical 25-SOP package footprints with 2 heat tabs and surface mount configuration. No PCB layout modifications are required for mechanical compatibility.

Q: What are the key functional differences between these parts? A: The primary differences are semiconductor technology (Bipolar vs. Power MOSFET), output current capacity (1A vs. 2A), and operating temperature range (-30°C to 150°C vs. -40°C to 150°C). Both provide identical half-bridge output configuration and On/Off control interface for brushed DC motor applications.

Q: Are there voltage supply range limitations when substituting? A: Yes. The overlapping supply voltage range is 6.5V to 32V. Applications requiring operation above 32V must use BA6920FP-Y. Applications requiring operation below 6.5V must use BD6232FP-E2 (which operates from 6V).

Q: Do both parts meet the same regulatory requirements? A: Yes. Both BA6920FP-Y and BD6232FP-E2 are ROHS3 Compliant and REACH Unaffected, ensuring equivalent regulatory status for component selection.

Q: Which part should be selected for extended low-temperature applications? A: BD6232FP-E2 extends the lower operating temperature limit to -40°C, compared to BA6920FP-Y at -30°C. For applications requiring operation below -30°C, BD6232FP-E2 is the appropriate selection.

Q: Is higher current capacity of BD6232FP-E2 always beneficial? A: Higher current capacity (2A vs. 1A) provides design margin and thermal headroom. However, selection should be based on actual application current requirements and thermal management considerations within the system design.