SLVSD18C June   2015  – August 2017 DRV8880

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Simplified System Diagram
      2.      Microstepping Current Waveform
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Indexer Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  Stepper Motor Driver Current Ratings
        1. 7.3.1.1 Peak Current Rating
        2. 7.3.1.2 RMS Current Rating
        3. 7.3.1.3 Full-Scale Current Rating
      2. 7.3.2  PWM Motor Drivers
      3. 7.3.3  Microstepping Indexer
      4. 7.3.4  Current Regulation
      5. 7.3.5  Decay Modes
        1. 7.3.5.1 Mode 1: Slow Decay for Increasing and Decreasing Current
        2. 7.3.5.2 Mode 2: Slow Decay for Increasing Current, Mixed Decay for Decreasing current
        3. 7.3.5.3 Mode 3: Mixed Decay for Increasing and Decreasing Current
        4. 7.3.5.4 Mode 4: Slow Decay for Increasing Current, Fast Decay for Decreasing current
        5. 7.3.5.5 Mode 5: Fast Decay for Increasing and Decreasing Current
      6. 7.3.6  Smart Tune
      7. 7.3.7  Adaptive Blanking Time
      8. 7.3.8  Charge Pump
      9. 7.3.9  LDO Voltage Regulator
      10. 7.3.10 Logic and Tri-Level Pin Diagrams
      11. 7.3.11 Power Supplies and Input Pins
      12. 7.3.12 Protection Circuits
      13. 7.3.13 VM UVLO (UVLO2)
      14. 7.3.14 Logic Undervoltage (UVLO1)
      15. 7.3.15 VCP Undervoltage Lockout (CPUV)
      16. 7.3.16 Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
      17. 7.3.17 Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Stepper Motor Speed
        2. 8.2.2.2 Current Regulation
        3. 8.2.2.3 Decay Modes
        4. 8.2.2.4 Sense Resistor
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
    1. 9.1 Bulk Capacitance Sizing
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Documentation Support
      1. 11.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Community Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Refer to the PDF data sheet for device specific package drawings

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
  • RHR|28
  • PWP|28
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

9.1 Bulk Capacitance Sizing

Having appropriate local bulk capacitance is an important factor in motor drive system design.  It is generally beneficial to have more bulk capacitance, while the disadvantages are increased cost and physical size.

The amount of local capacitance needed depends on a variety of factors, including:

  • The highest current required by the motor system
  • The power supply’s capacitance and ability to source current
  • The amount of parasitic inductance between the power supply and motor system
  • The acceptable voltage ripple
  • The type of motor used (brushed DC, brushless DC, stepper)
  • The motor braking method

The inductance between the power supply and motor drive system will limit the rate current can change from the power supply. If the local bulk capacitance is too small, the system will respond to excessive current demands or dumps from the motor with a change in voltage.  When adequate bulk capacitance is used, the motor voltage remains stable and high current can be quickly supplied.

The data sheet generally provides a recommended value, but system-level testing is required to determine the appropriate sized bulk capacitor.

The voltage rating for bulk capacitors should be higher than the operating voltage, to provide margin for cases when the motor transfers energy to the supply.

DRV8880 ext_pwr_supply_lvsd18.gifFigure 35. Setup of Motor Drive System With External Power Supply