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DRV8833RTYRG4

TIDRV8833RTYRG4

Texas Instruments
Motor / Motion / Ignition Controllers & Drivers 10.8-V 2-A dual H-b ridge motor driver w
Active2,625 in stock

Overview

The DRV8833RTYRG4 is Texas Instruments DRV8833-series dual H-bridge motor driver in a compact package. It is designed to drive two brushed DC motors or one bipolar stepper and is specified for operation up to 10.8 V and 2 A in the provided part description. The device integrates H-bridge MOSFETs and logic-level inputs for direct MCU control, reducing external component count.

Why Choose This Part

The DRV8833RTYRG4 combines dual H-bridges and integrated MOSFETs in a small package, reducing board area and external component count. Its low-voltage rating (up to 10.8 V as provided) and modest current capability make it a good fit for battery-powered and portable motor applications. The dual-channel arrangement lets you control two motors independently or one stepper without adding extra drivers.

Applications

Small mobile robots
Drive gearmotors for wheeled robots, rovers, and educational robot platforms where compact size and dual outputs are useful.
Battery-powered toys and consumer devices
Power DC motors in battery-operated toys, small appliances, and handheld devices requiring low-voltage motor control.
Camera focus/zoom actuators and gimbals
Control small DC motors or bipolar steppers used in compact camera modules and stabilization gimbals.
Stepper motor control for precision motion
Operate a single bipolar stepper motor by using both H-bridges to form a full stepper driver for low- to mid-current applications.

Getting Started

Consult the TI datasheet and application notes for recommended PCB layout and decoupling. Use common third-party breakout boards or TI evaluation modules when prototyping, and test with a current-limited bench supply or series fuse to protect against motor stall currents. Drive the inputs from MCU GPIOs and follow TI recommended wiring for power, ground, and motor connections.

DRV8833 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Function Package Stock
DRV8833RTYRG4 (this part) 2,625
DRV8833RTYR Driver - Fully Int.. WQFN-16 3,000
DRV8833EVM Motor Controller/D.. 2
DRV8833PWP Driver - Fully Int.. PowerTSSOP-16 6
Also available as: DRV8833PWPRG4, DRV8833PWPR, DRV8833

Also Consider

TB6612FNG Toshiba - Widely used low-voltage dual H-bridge available on many breakouts and well-supported by the maker community.
L293D STMicroelectronics - Classic dual H-bridge motor driver that is easy to source and commonly used in hobby and education projects.
MC33926 NXP - Higher-current dual H-bridge option suitable when you need more drive capability than typical small drivers offer.