Linco (Linko Semiconductor) Products

Linco offers four main product categories for motor control applications: (1) Motor Control MCUs - the LKS series including LKS03 (compact), LKS05 (cost-effective), LKS06 (dedicated motor control), LKS07 (high-performance with larger memory), and LKS45 (dual motor + PFC) series; (2) Automotive Grade MCUs - the LKS32AT series with AEC-Q100 certification for automotive applications; (3) Gate Drivers - high and low voltage pre-drivers for MOSFET/IGBT power stages; (4) Power Management ICs - integrated LDOs, DC-DC converters, and voltage regulators. All products are designed specifically for BLDC motor control with integrated analog front-end and DSP capabilities.

Review each product category to find the Linco solution matching your motor type, performance requirements, and application environment.

Selecting the right Linco MCU requires considering: (1) Motor type - PMSM for FOC control or trapezoidal BLDC for six-step commutation; (2) Control complexity - sensorless FOC requires higher performance (LKS07/LKS08) than simple BLDC (LKS03/LKS05); (3) CPU performance - 48MHz for basic applications, 96MHz for complex algorithms, 192MHz for dual motor; (4) Memory needs - Flash size from 32KB to 128KB depending on algorithm complexity; (5) Analog requirements - 12-bit vs 14-bit ADC, number of PGA channels for current sensing; (6) Integration - built-in gate drivers reduce BOM (LKS08); (7) Operating environment - consumer (-40°C to +105°C) vs automotive (-40°C to +150°C); (8) Cost target - LKS03 for high volume cost-sensitive applications.

Use our MCU selection guide or contact FAE with your motor specifications for personalized recommendations.

Linco LKS series differentiation: (1) LKS03 - Compact series with 48MHz CPU, 1Msps 12-bit ADC, basic motor control features, smallest QFN20 3x3mm package, best for simple BLDC applications and space-constrained designs; (2) LKS05 - Cost-effective series with 96MHz CPU, 3Msps dual-sampling ADC, enhanced DSP capabilities, balanced performance and price for mainstream motor control; (3) LKS07 - High-performance series with 96MHz CPU + dedicated DSP, 3Msps ADC, larger Flash/RAM, supports complex FOC algorithms, dual motor capability, rich analog peripherals for advanced applications. Choose LKS03 for cost/size, LKS05 for balanced value, LKS07 for high performance.

Choose LKS03 for simple BLDC and cost sensitivity. Choose LKS05 for balanced performance. Choose LKS07 for complex FOC and high performance.

For automotive applications, Linco offers the LKS32AT series with AEC-Q100 Grade 1 certification: (1) LKS32AT037 - Compact automotive MCU with 48MHz ARM Cortex-M0, integrated 4-phase half-bridge driver, LIN PHY, 5V LDO, ideal for HVAC actuators and small motors; (2) LKS32AT039 - Enhanced automotive MCU with more I/O and higher current drivers for medium power motors; (3) LKS32AT085 - High-performance automotive MCU with 96MHz CPU, 3Msps ADC, rich analog peripherals for complex motor control; (4) LKS32AT086 - Premium automotive MCU with integrated 6N gate driver, highest integration for reduced BOM. All automotive MCUs operate -40°C to +150°C with PPAP documentation available.

Select based on motor power and integration requirements. Contact FAE for automotive-specific recommendations and qualification support.

Linco MCUs support comprehensive motor control algorithms: (1) BLDC Trapezoidal - six-step commutation with Hall sensor or sensorless BEMF detection, supported by all LKS series; (2) FOC (Field Oriented Control) - sensorless and sensored FOC for PMSM motors, requires LKS05/LKS07/LKS08 for sufficient processing power; (3) Stepper Motor Control - microstepping control for stepper motors; (4) Dual Motor Control - simultaneous control of two motors with PFC, supported by LKS45 series; (5) Advanced Features - MTPA (Maximum Torque Per Ampere), flux weakening, vibration suppression, active damping. Linco provides complete algorithm libraries and reference implementations for all supported control methods.

Choose LKS03 for simple BLDC. Choose LKS05/LKS07 for FOC applications. Contact FAE for algorithm selection and implementation support.