Dough Mixer Solution
Motor Type: Sensor-based PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor)
Recommended Solution: PT2E01 + PT5616
Rated Voltage: 220V AC (Alternating Current)
Rated Power: Approximately 550W
Number of Pole Pairs: 6
Rotational Speed: 5590 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute)
Reduction Ratio: 30:1
Functional Requirements: Speed closed-loop control, multi-speed regulation, various protections, FOC (Field-Oriented Control)
Working Scenario: Dough kneading
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Dough Mixer Solution
Solution Overview

FOC Drive Solution for Dough Mixers by Puchen Technology: PT2E01 + PT5616

Through the collaboration of two chips, this solution addresses the issues of motor jitter, high noise, and high power consumption in traditional solutions under the 220V/550W scenario, providing efficient, quiet, and reliable core power for dough mixers.

I. Core Composition of the Solution

The solution adopts a "control + drive" dual-chip architecture to achieve full-link optimization, meeting the requirements of precise control and safety assurance for dough mixers.
  • PT2E01 (32-bit MCU): Acting as the "intelligent brain", it is responsible for FOC algorithm operation, motor parameter collection, and user command response, ensuring the real-time performance of control logic.

  • PT5616 (FOC Driver Chip): Serving as the "reliable power source", it realizes 220V mains isolated drive, supports high-power output of 550W, and is equipped with multiple safety protection functions.

II. Key Features of Core Chips

1. PT2E01 (Control Core)

  • Performance and Computing: It has a main frequency of 80MHz and a computing power of 65.36 DMIPS. Equipped with a hardware CALC arithmetic accelerator, it can run the FOC algorithm smoothly, with a motor torque adjustment delay of <10ms. It has 64KB Flash and 8KB SRAM, eliminating the need for additional extended memory chips.

  • Peripherals and Sampling: The 12-bit ADC (with a sampling rate of 2MSPS and 20 channels) can monitor motor current, voltage, and temperature. It is equipped with an operational amplifier (OPAMP) and a comparator (CMP) to improve sampling accuracy and realize abnormal protection. The combination of multiple timers ensures PWM signal generation and speed measurement, with a speed error of <±1%.

  • Stability: It supports wide-voltage power supply of 1.8~5.5V and an operating temperature range of -40℃~105℃. It has built-in reset protection and 6-channel DMA, making it suitable for complex kitchen environments.

2. PT5616 (Drive Core)

  • Driving Capacity: It supports AC 220V input and has an output power of up to 550W, meeting the needs of household (1~2L dough) and commercial (5~10L dough) applications.

  • Experience Optimization: It adopts sinusoidal wave drive. Compared with the traditional square wave drive, the noise is reduced by 15~20dB (operating noise <55dB), and the motor temperature rise is reduced by 10℃.

  • Safety Protection: It has built-in overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, and overheating protection. When the motor is locked due to excessive dough hardness, it can quickly cut off the signal and feed back the fault to avoid equipment damage.

III. Core Advantages of the Solution

Compared with the traditional square wave drive solution, this solution achieves breakthroughs in multiple dimensions and redefines the user experience of dough mixers.
Comparison DimensionTraditional SolutionPT2E01 + PT5616 Solution
Operating Noise65~75dB (obvious noise)<55dB (quiet operation)
Dough Kneading PrecisionSpeed error ±5%, uneven doughSpeed error ±1%, 30% higher dough uniformity
Motor Lifespan2000~3000 hours (prone to overheating)>5000 hours (low temperature rise)
Power Consumption PerformanceStandby power consumption >1W, operating energy efficiency <80%Standby power consumption <0.5W, operating energy efficiency >90%
Protection FunctionsOnly overcurrent protectionComprehensive protection (overcurrent/overvoltage/undervoltage/overheating/motor lock)
In addition, the solution supports intelligent scenario expansion. It can be connected to a display screen or mobile APP to realize function expansion, and can also link with a heating module to control the dough fermentation temperature.

IV. Support for Solution Implementation

To lower the development threshold for manufacturers, Puchen Technology provides comprehensive support to facilitate rapid mass production.
  1. Provide reference design documents, including schematic diagrams, PCB layouts, and optimized FOC drive code.

  2. Support SWD protocol debugging, allowing real-time modification of FOC parameters.

  3. Provide PT2E01 (in different packages) and PT5616 samples, which can be matched with driver boards for rapid verification.


Experimental Results
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I. Operating Noise Experimental Results

To address the noise issue during the operation of dough mixers, the solution optimizes through the sinusoidal wave drive technology of PT5616, showing a clear contrast with the traditional square wave drive solution:
  • Traditional square wave drive solution: The measured operating noise is 65~75dB (described in the document as "obvious noise", equivalent to the noise of a vacuum cleaner at low gear);
  • PT2E01+PT5616 FOC solution: The measured operating noise is <55dB (described in the document as "close to the volume of daily conversation", with no obvious noise interference in home kitchen environments);
  • Optimization effect: The noise is reduced by 15~20dB, reaching the "quiet operation" standard, solving the problem of noise disturbance in traditional solutions.

II. Experimental Results on Dough Kneading Precision and Motor Control

Through the high-precision timer of PT2E01 (speed error <±1%), hardware CALC arithmetic accelerator (torque adjustment delay <10ms), and closed-loop feedback control, the improvement in dough kneading precision and motor control stability is achieved:
  • Speed control precision:
    • Traditional solution: Speed error of ±5%, prone to uneven dough kneading due to speed fluctuations (e.g., partial under-kneading, partial over-kneading);

    • FOC solution: Speed error <±1%, with stable motor speed throughout the process. The document clearly states that "dough uniformity is improved by 30%", meeting the kneading needs of different texture ingredients such as soft dough and hard dough.

  • Torque response speed:When facing sudden changes in dough hardness (e.g., from soft dough to hard dough after adding dry flour), the motor torque adjustment delay is <10ms, with no "unable to knead" stuck or "over-kneading" phenomena, verifying the real-time performance and responsiveness of the FOC algorithm.

III. Experimental Results on Motor Lifespan and Temperature Rise

To address the issues of easy overheating and short lifespan of motors in traditional solutions, the solution adopts the low-loss drive design and temperature protection mechanism of PT5616. The measured data are as follows:
  • Motor temperature rise: The motor in the traditional solution has a relatively high temperature rise during operation (specific value not given in the document, described as "prone to overheating"); the FOC solution reduces motor loss due to sinusoidal wave drive, with a measured temperature rise reduction of 10℃, avoiding accelerated aging of the motor due to high temperature;
  • Motor lifespan: The average lifespan of motors in traditional solutions is 2000~3000 hours (due to accelerated winding aging caused by overheating); the average lifespan of motors in the FOC solution is >5000 hours, with a lifespan extension of over 60%, meeting the needs of "long-term high-frequency use" for household dough mixers and "long-time continuous operation" for commercial dough mixers.

IV. Experimental Results on Power Consumption and Energy Efficiency

Through the low-power design of PT2E01 (such as wide voltage adaptation, DMA reducing CPU load) and the efficient drive architecture of PT5616, the measured energy efficiency and standby power consumption performance are as follows:
Power Consumption DimensionTraditional SolutionPT2E01+PT5616 FOC SolutionOptimization Effect
Standby Power Consumption>1W<0.5WStandby power consumption reduced by more than 50%
Operating Energy Efficiency (Full Load)<80% (high energy loss ratio)>90% (improved energy utilization)Operating energy efficiency increased by more than 10 percentage points
Verification scenario: 220V mains power supply, 550W full-load operation (simulating the scenario of commercial dough mixers kneading 5~10L dough). The low-power characteristics of the FOC solution can reduce long-term electricity costs, conforming to the "energy-saving" trend of kitchen appliances.

V. Verification Results of Safety Protection Functions

The solution verifies common fault scenarios through the parameter sampling monitoring of PT2E01 and the multiple protection mechanisms of PT5616. The results are as follows:
  • Overcurrent protection: When the motor is locked due to excessively hard dough, PT5616 can quickly detect the overcurrent signal (response time not specified, described in the document as "quickly cut off the drive"), cut off the drive signal and feed back the fault to PT2E01, avoiding motor burnout or circuit board damage. The traditional solution only supports basic overcurrent protection;
  • Overvoltage/undervoltage protection: When simulating grid voltage fluctuations (e.g., 220V mains voltage rising to 250V or dropping to 180V), the overvoltage (OVP) and undervoltage (UVP) protection functions of PT5616 are triggered, stopping motor operation and reporting faults. The traditional solution has no such protection;
  • Overheating protection: When the motor winding temperature rises to the threshold due to long-time operation (specific temperature not specified in the document, 推测 the protection threshold is close to 105℃ based on the operating temperature range of -40℃~105℃), the NTC thermistor collects the temperature signal, and PT2E01 triggers shutdown protection to prevent motor damage due to overheating;
  • Reset protection: When simulating a sudden drop in grid voltage (e.g., recovery after a sudden power outage), the built-in POR/PDR/BOR reset protection functions of PT2E01 are triggered, avoiding program crashes and ensuring normal operation after device restart.