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Parkside PAS 125 F5 Angle Grinder IC Identification, Common Control ICs, and Datasheet Sources

User question

Integrated circuit sheet of sparkside pas 125 f5

Artificial Intelligence Response

Direct answer to the question

• There is no publicly released “integrated-circuit sheet” (factory schematic or IC datasheet package) for the Parkside‐branded angle grinder marketed as PWS / PAS 125 F5.
• Parkside/Lidl do not publish service documentation; the motor-control board normally uses an off-the-shelf phase-angle or soft-start IC (e.g. U2008B, TDA1085C, or a small 8-bit MCU) plus a TRIAC.
• To obtain the exact datasheet you must first identify the IC marking on the actual PCB, then download the datasheet directly from the semiconductor manufacturer or a datasheet aggregator.


Detailed problem analysis

  1. Typical electronic architecture of Parkside 115 – 125 mm grinders
    • Universal (AC series) motor ≈ 710-1200 W
    • Phase-angle speed controller (potentiometer → control IC → TRIAC gate)
    • Soft-start (either inside the IC or by NTC thermistor)
    • Snubber + EMI network (R-C + common-mode choke)

  2. Common IC families found in Parkside/Lidl tools
    IC
    Function Package
    U2008B / U2010B Phase-angle & soft-start control 8-DIP / SO-8
    TDA1085C Closed-loop speed governor 16-DIP / SO-16
    TCA785 / TCA780 Dual-mode triac controller 16-DIP
    ST7 / STM8 MCU Firmware-based triac drive SO-20 / TSSOP
    PIC12F675 etc. As above (cost-reduced versions) 8-SOIC

    If the IC on your board carries a house code (e.g. “6A12” or a Parkside logo) it is often a relabelled version of one of the above. Pin-1 orientation, package and pin-count usually allow rapid cross-identification.

  3. Why Parkside does not release a dedicated “IC sheet”
    • The electronics are assembled by an ODM (Kompernass, Grizzly, etc.) who license documentation only to service depots.
    • Tools are considered non-field-repairable; warranty swaps are cheaper than publishing repair data.
    • The control board itself is replaced as a module rather than at component level.

  4. Reverse-engineering workflow
    a) Isolate tool from mains, remove disc and handle.
    b) Undo four housing screws; lift the half-shell with the cord grommet first.
    c) The small potting-free PCB behind the trigger contains the IC.
    d) Photograph the IC under raking light; clean with IPA if flux obscures markings.
    e) Search the full part code + “datasheet pdf”.
    f) Verify package, pin count and that pins 2 & 7 (example for U2008B) go to the TRIAC gate network.


Current information and trends

• 2023-2024 Parkside production batches increasingly use tiny MCUs (STM8S003F3 or Nuvoton N76) rather than dedicated analogue ICs, allowing programmable soft-start curves and overload cut-out.
• EU “Right to Repair” legislation (Directive (EU) 2019/771) is pushing brands to supply spare parts for at least 7 years; some service PDFs are beginning to leak on forums such as Elektroda (link already present in online answer).
• Replacement controller boards for PWS/PAS 125 cost €8 – €12 on AliExpress; many are pin-compatible with Boschette and Einhell grinders.


Supporting explanations and details

Phase-angle controller maths:
\[ \alpha = \arccos!\left(1-\frac{V\text{set}}{V\text{ref}}\right) \]
where α is the trigger delay invoked by the control IC; firing angle controls RMS voltage \(V\text{RMS}\approx V\text{m}\sqrt{\frac{1}{2\pi}\bigl(\pi-\alpha+\tfrac{1}{2}\sin 2\alpha\bigr)}\).

Soft-start: a capacitor on the IC’s C-soft pin charges through R-soft, ramping α from 180°→desired α over ≈ 200 ms, reducing inrush to < 3 × nominal.

Example pinout (U2008B):
1 = GND, 2 = Output (to TRIAC gate through R), 3 = Sense, 4 = Vref 2.5 V, 5 = Soft-start cap, 6 = Pot wiper, 7 = Mains supply (~15 V via dropper R/C), 8 = NC.


Ethical and legal aspects

• Mains-voltage repairs expose lethal potentials; ensure isolation transformer and RCD when probing live circuits.
• Modifying speed controllers can void CE conformity and the grinder’s double-insulation rating.
• Datasheets are copyright of semiconductor vendors; sharing them is legal, but redistributing Parkside’s service schematics may breach NDA.


Practical guidelines

  1. Identification checklist
    ▢ Tool unplugged ▢ Anti-static strap ▢ High-res photo

  2. Typical failures
    • Open circuit dropper resistor → controller dead
    • Burst input capacitor → soft-start lost, full speed only
    • TRIAC short → motor starts immediately at plug-in

  3. Bench checks (refer to datasheet once IC identified)
    • VCC to IC pin (e.g., 15 VDC) present?
    • Gate pulse 3–5 V into 220 Ω resistor?
    • Potentiometer 0 – 100 kΩ linear across Vref / GND?

  4. Replacement options
    a) Exact IC from Mouser/Digi-Key if still active.
    b) Pin-compatible alternative (e.g., UTC U2008B-S vs Infineon U2008B).
    c) Swap entire PCB (fastest, <$15).


Possible disclaimers or additional notes

• Some Parkside boards are fully potted with silicone; component-level repair is then impractical.
• Newer brushless “X-20 TEAM” grinders use sensorless BLDC drivers; the information above only applies to brushed AC models.


Suggestions for further research

• Search term “U2008B Parkside angle grinder” on Elektroda and VK-repair groups.
• Study Infineon application note AN‐978, “Phase-Control for Universal Motors”.
• Monitor EU Right-to-Repair repositories (https://repair.eu) for future document releases.
• Explore open-hardware replacement boards such as “Open-Grinder-Control” on GitHub (STM32-based).


Brief summary

There is no dedicated “integrated circuit sheet” for the Parkside PAS/PWS 125 F5 because the grinder’s control board uses a standard triac-driver IC or a small MCU whose datasheet must be obtained by reading the part number directly from your unit and downloading it from the semiconductor vendor. Reverse-engineer the board, cross-check against common controller IC families, and follow safe-mains repair practices.

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