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DRV8872DDAR

TIDRV8872DDAR

Texas Instruments
Unipolar Motor Driver NMOS PWM 8-SO PowerPad
NRND14,247 in stock

Overview

The DRV8872DDAR is a brushed DC motor driver featuring an integrated H-bridge and current regulation for applications operating between 6.5V and 45V. It can deliver up to 3.6A of peak output current and includes a low-power sleep mode that reduces current consumption to 10uA. The device is designed to handle a single bipolar stepper motor or a brushed DC motor using a simple PWM interface.

Why Choose This Part

The DRV8872DDAR simplifies design by integrating current sensing and regulation, eliminating the need for external sense resistors in many applications. It features a dedicated nFAULT pin for real-time diagnostics and automatic fault recovery for overcurrent and thermal events. The HSOP-8 PowerPad package provides excellent thermal dissipation, allowing for high current delivery in a small footprint.

Applications

Industrial Printers
Driving paper feed and carriage motors with precise current regulation to prevent overheating.
Home Appliances
Controlling small brushed motors in vacuum robots or automated dispensers with minimal external components.
Robotic Actuators
Managing high-torque DC motors in robotic arms or mobile bases where overcurrent and thermal protection are critical.
Solonoid Drivers
Reliably switching high-voltage inductive loads up to 45V in industrial automation systems.

Key Specifications

Function Driver - Fully Integrated, Control and Power Stage
Interface PWM
Technology NMOS
Applications DC Motors, General Purpose, Stepper Motors
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 8-PowerSOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Voltage - Load 6.5V ~ 45V
Current - Output 3.6A
Voltage - Supply 6.5V ~ 45V
Motor Type - AC, DC Brushed DC
Motor Type - Stepper Unipolar
Output Configuration Half Bridge (2)
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 150degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 8-SO PowerPad

Getting Started

To evaluate the DRV8872DDAR, start with the DRV8872EVM evaluation module which provides a complete reference layout and terminal blocks for motor connections. Connect a PWM signal from any MCU to the IN1 and IN2 pins to control direction and speed. Ensure the PowerPad is soldered to a large ground plane on the PCB to manage thermal performance during high-current operation.

DRV8872 Family

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

Part Number Voltage - Load Voltage Stock
DRV8872DDAR (this part) 6.5V 6.5V 14,247
DRV8872DDARQ1 6.8V 6.8V 7,314

Also Consider

DRV8871DDAR TITexas Instruments - Similar 3.6A driver but uses an external resistor to set a fixed current limit instead of an analog input.
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