Overview
The DRV8833CRTER, produced by Texas Instruments, is a dual H-bridge motor driver IC designed for controlling two brushed DC motors or one bipolar stepper motor. This device operates within a voltage range of 2.7 V to 10.8 V and can supply up to 1.2 A of continuous current per channel, with peak currents of up to 2 A per channel for short durations. The DRV8833CRTER is packaged in a 16-pin HTSSOP or QFN package with PowerPAD™, enhancing thermal performance. It includes integrated protection features such as under-voltage lockout, over-current protection, and thermal shutdown, making it a robust solution for various mechatronic applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Voltage Range | 2.7 V to 10.8 V |
| Continuous Output Current per Channel | 1.2 A |
| Peak Output Current per Channel | 2 A |
| Parallel Mode Current Capability | 2.4 A continuous, 4 A peak |
| Input Compatibility | 3V and 5V compatible |
| Protection Features | Under-voltage lockout, over-current protection, over-temperature protection, reverse-voltage protection |
| Package Type | 16-pin HTSSOP or QFN with PowerPAD™ |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 85°C |
| Low-Current Sleep Mode | 1.6 µA at 5 V |
Key Features
- Dual H-bridge motor driver capable of driving two DC motors or one bipolar stepper motor.
- Low MOSFET ON-resistance: HS + LS = 360 mΩ (typical, 25°C).
- Integrated current regulation and current limiting with PWM winding current regulation.
- Wide power supply voltage range: 2.7 V to 10.8 V.
- Internal shutdown functions with fault output pin for overcurrent, short-circuit, undervoltage lockout, and overtemperature protection).
- Low-power sleep mode: 1.6 µA at 5 V).
- Thermally enhanced surface-mount packages (HTSSOP and QFN with PowerPAD™)).
Applications
- Toys and gaming machines).
- Printers and office automation machines).
- Video security cameras).
- Robotics and battery-powered devices).
- Solenoids and other inductive loads).
Q & A
- What is the operating voltage range of the DRV8833CRTER?
The operating voltage range is 2.7 V to 10.8 V).
- How much continuous current can the DRV8833CRTER supply per channel?
The DRV8833CRTER can supply up to 1.2 A of continuous current per channel).
- What are the peak current capabilities of the DRV8833CRTER?
The peak current capability is up to 2 A per channel for short durations).
- What protection features are integrated into the DRV8833CRTER?
The device includes under-voltage lockout, over-current protection, over-temperature protection, and reverse-voltage protection).
- Can the outputs of the DRV8833CRTER be paralleled?
- What is the low-current sleep mode current of the DRV8833CRTER?
- What types of motors can the DRV8833CRTER drive?
- What is the typical MOSFET ON-resistance of the DRV8833CRTER?
- What are the package options for the DRV8833CRTER?
- What is the operating temperature range of the DRV8833CRTER?
