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DRV8876RGTR

TIDRV8876RGTR

Texas Instruments
Unipolar Motor Driver NMOS PWM 16-VQFN (3x3)
Active6,830 in stock

Overview

The DRV8876RGTR is a highly integrated N-channel H-bridge motor driver designed for brushed DC and unipolar stepper motors. It supports a wide load voltage range from 4.5V to 37V and can deliver up to 3.5A of peak output current. The device features integrated current sensing and regulation, eliminating the need for external sense resistors to reduce board space and system cost.

Why Choose This Part

The integrated current sensing and proportional IPROPI output provide real-time load monitoring without the power loss of external shunt resistors. It features spread spectrum clocking to minimize EMI and offers selectable control modes (PMODE) to support various MCU PWM interfaces. Comprehensive protection includes undervoltage lockout, overcurrent protection, and thermal shutdown with a dedicated nFAULT pin.

Applications

Brushed DC Motor Control
Driving bidirectional DC motors in consumer electronics and industrial equipment with integrated current feedback.
Unipolar Stepper Driving
Precise open-loop control of unipolar stepper motors using the dual half-bridge configuration.
Solenoid and Relay Driving
High-current switching for inductive loads with built-in protection against overcurrent and thermal events.
Battery-Powered Robotics
Small-scale mobile robots benefit from the 1uA ultra-low power sleep mode to extend battery life.

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 16-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Voltage - Load 4.5V ~ 37V
Current - Output 3.5A
Voltage - Supply 0V ~ 5.5V
Motor Type - AC, DC Brushed DC
Motor Type - Stepper Unipolar
Output Configuration Half Bridge (2)
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC (TA)
Supplier Device Package 16-VQFN (3x3)

Getting Started

Evaluate the driver using the DRV8876LEVM evaluation module, which provides a hardware platform for testing different control modes. Connect the PWM inputs to a microcontroller like an MSP430 or STM32 and monitor the IPROPI pin with an ADC to implement closed-loop current control. Ensure the thermal pad is properly soldered to a large ground plane to manage heat dissipation during high-current operation.

DRV8876 Family

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

Part Number Function Package Stock
DRV8876RGTR (this part) Tape & Reel Driver - Fully Int.. VFQFN-16 6,830
DRV8876EVM Motor Controller/D.. 35
DRV8876PWPR Driver - Fully Int.. PowerTSSOP-16 6,854
Also available as: DRV8876QPWPRQ1, DRV8876NPWPR

Also Consider

DRV8870DDAR TITexas Instruments - Lower cost alternative for applications that only require 3.6A peak current and simple PWM control without integrated current sensing.