SLVSD19A June   2015  – July 2015 DRV8881

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      DRV8881E Simplified System Diagram
      2.      DRV8881P Simplified System Diagram
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
    2.     DRV8881E PH/EN Pin Functions
    3.     DRV8881P PWM 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 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagrams
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1  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  Bridge Control
      4. 7.3.4  Current Regulation
      5. 7.3.5  Decay Modes
        1. 7.3.5.1 Mode 1: Slow Decay
        2. 7.3.5.2 Mode 2: Fast Decay
        3. 7.3.5.3 Mode 3: 30%/70% Mixed Decay
      6. 7.3.6  Smart tune
      7. 7.3.7  Adaptive Blanking Time
      8. 7.3.8  Parallel Mode
      9. 7.3.9  Charge Pump
      10. 7.3.10 LDO Voltage Regulator
      11. 7.3.11 Logic and Tri-Level Pin Diagrams
      12. 7.3.12 Protection Circuits
        1. 7.3.12.1 VM Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
        2. 7.3.12.2 VCP UVLO (CPUV)
        3. 7.3.12.3 Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
        4. 7.3.12.4 Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 DRV8881P Typical Application
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.1.2.1 Current Regulation
          2. 8.2.1.2.2 Stepper Motor Speed
          3. 8.2.1.2.3 Decay Modes
          4. 8.2.1.2.4 Sense Resistor
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curve
      2. 8.2.2 Alternate Application
        1. 8.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.2.2.2.1 Current Regulation
        3. 8.2.2.3 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 Community Resources
    3. 11.3 Trademarks
    4. 11.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 11.5 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
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.

DRV8881 ext_pwr_supply_lvsd18.gifFigure 32. Setup of Motor Drive System With External Power Supply