SLOSE98A December 2022 – September 2023 DRV8461
PRODUCTION DATA
The DRV8461 needs only a single supply voltage connected to the VM pins to operate properly.
The VM pin provides the power supply to the H-Bridges.
An internal voltage regulator provides a 5V supply (DVDD) for the digital and low-voltage analog circuitry. The DVDD pin is not recommended to be used as a voltage source for external circuitry.
An optional external low-voltage supply can be connected to the VCC pin to power the internal circuitry. A 0.1-µF decoupling capacitor should be placed close to the VCC pin to provide a constant voltage during transient.
Additionally, the high-side gate drive requires a higher voltage supply, which is generated by the built-in charge pump. The charg pump requires external capacitors.