N-channel H-bridge brushed DC motor driver
Pin-to-pin, RDS(on), voltage, and current sense/regulation variants (external shunt resistor and integrated current mirror)
DRV8870: 6.5-V to 45-V, 565-mΩ, shunt
DRV8251: 4.5-V to 48-V, 450-mΩ, shunt
DRV8251A: 4.5-V to 48-V, 450-mΩ, mirror
DRV8231: 4.5-V to 33-V, 600-mΩ, shunt
DRV8231A: 4.5-V to 33-V, 600-mΩ, mirror
The DRV8231 device is an integrated motor driver with N-channel H-bridge, charge pump, current regulation, and protection circuitry. The charge pump improves efficiency by supporting N-channel MOSFET half bridges and 100% duty cycle driving.
The DRV8231 implements a current regulation feature by comparing the analog input VREF and the voltage across a current-sense shunt resistor on the ISEN pin. The ability to limit current can significantly reduce large currents during motor startup and stall conditions.
A low-power sleep mode achieves ultra-low quiescent current draw by shutting down most of the internal circuitry. Internal protection features include supply undervoltage lockout, output overcurrent, and device overtemperature.
The DRV8231 is part of a family of devices which come in pin-to-pin, scalable RDS(on) and supply voltage options to support various loads and supply rails with minimal design changes. See Section 5 for information on the devices in this family. View the full portfolio of brushed motor drivers on ti.com.
PART NUMBER | PACKAGE | BODY SIZE (NOM) |
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DRV8231 | HSOP (8) | 4.90 mm × 6.00 mm |
WSON (8) | 2.00 mm × 2.00 mm |