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DRV8311HEVM

TIDRV8311HEVM

Texas Instruments
DRV8311H - Motor Controller/Driver Power Management Evaluation Board
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Overview

The DRV8311HEVM is an evaluation module designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the DRV8311H three-phase brushless-DC (BLDC) motor driver. It supports an operating voltage range of 3V to 20V and integrates three half-bridge drivers to provide a compact solution for driving low-voltage BLDC motors. The board includes a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to simplify the tuning and evaluation process for various motor control algorithms.

Why Choose This Part

The board features a high level of integration, reducing external component count while supporting a wide input voltage range down to 3V. It includes a user-friendly GUI for real-time parameter adjustment and provides comprehensive protection features such as overcurrent and thermal shutdown.

Applications

Brushless-DC (BLDC) Motor Control
Evaluation of high-efficiency 3-phase motor commutation using integrated MOSFETs.
Small Robotics
Prototyping drive systems for warehouse robots, delivery bots, and gimbal systems requiring precise movement.
Battery-Powered Tools
Testing motor performance in handheld devices operating from 1S to 4S Li-ion battery stacks.
PC Cooling Fans
Developing high-speed, low-voltage fan control systems with integrated protection features.

Key Specifications

Type Power Management
Contents Board(s)
Embedded No
Function Motor Controller/Driver
Primary Attributes 2V ~ 20V Operating Voltage
Utilized IC / Part DRV8311H
Secondary Attributes Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Getting Started

To begin evaluation, connect a 3V to 20V power supply to the VM terminals and connect a 3-phase BLDC motor to the phase outputs. Use the micro-USB port to connect the board to a PC and launch the Texas Instruments GUI Composer application for configuration. The board allows for testing both hardware-controlled (H-variant) and software-controlled commutation logic.

Also Consider

DRV8316REVM TITexas Instruments - Provides higher current capability and integrated current sensing for more demanding 40V BLDC applications.