13.20.4.2 Programmable Dead Time

The gate control logic employs a break-before-make dead-time delay that is programmable. A configuration message is provided to configure the driver dead time. The programmable dead times range from 250 ns to 2000 ns (default) in 250 ns increments. The dead time allows the PWM inputs to be direct inversions of each other and still allow proper motor operation. The dead time internally modifies the PWMH/L gate drive timing to prevent cross conduction. The DRVDT[2:0] bits of the CFG2 register are used to set the dead-time value.