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DRV8873 in DRV88x Motor Drivers Family

The DRV8873 family by Texas Instruments is a highly integrated H-bridge gate driver designed for bidirectional control of brushed DC motors. Engineered for robustness, these drivers utilize N-channel MOSFETs to deliver high current output with minimal thermal overhead. They are primarily utilized in automotive and industrial environments where space is at a premium and integrated protection features, such as overcurrent and thermal shutdown, are critical for system reliability and longevity.

Variants in This Sub-Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants.

Part Number Interface Stock
DRV8873SPWPRQ1 (Texas Instruments) SPI 6,541
DRV8873HPWPRQ1 (Texas Instruments) Hardwired (HW) 7,606

Variants in the DRV8873 sub-family are distinguished primarily by their control interface and qualification standards. The 'S' version features an SPI interface for advanced configuration and detailed diagnostics, whereas the 'H' version uses a hardware-only interface for simplified design. Package options include thermally enhanced HTSSOP or VQFN to meet different mechanical and heat dissipation requirements, while automotive-grade 'Q1' suffixes indicate specialized testing for AEC-Q100 compliance.

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