SLVSE65C July 2018 – December 2023 DRV8847
PRODUCTION DATA
Refer to the PDF data sheet for device specific package drawings
In actual operation, the maximum output current that is achievable with a motor driver is a function of the die temperature. This die temperature is greatly affected by ambient temperature and PCB design. Essentially, the maximum motor current is the amount of current that results in a power dissipation level that, along with the thermal resistance of the package and PCB, keeps the die at a low enough temperature to avoid thermal shutdown.
The dissipation ratings given in the data sheet can be used as a guide to calculate the approximate maximum power dissipation that can be expected without putting the device in thermal shutdown for several different PCB constructions. However, for accurate data, the actual PCB design must be analyzed through measurement or thermal simulation.