SLOU571 June   2024

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
  6.   6
  7. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 EVM Setup and Mode Select
      1. 2.1.1 Jumpers
      2. 2.1.2 DRV8421A: Brushed-DC Setup
      3. 2.1.3 DRV8421A: Stepper Setup
      4. 2.1.4 DRV8421B: Brushed-DC Setup
      5. 2.1.5 DRV8421B: Stepper Setup
      6. 2.1.6 EVM Control
        1. 2.1.6.1 DRV8421A: Brushed-DC Motor Control
        2. 2.1.6.2 DRV8421A: Stepper Motor Control
        3. 2.1.6.3 DRV8421B: Brushed-DC Motor Control
        4. 2.1.6.4 DRV8421B: Stepper Motor Control
      7. 2.1.7 Parallel Mode
        1. 2.1.7.1 DRV8421A: Parallel Mode
        2. 2.1.7.2 DRV8421B: Parallel Mode
      8. 2.1.8 Removing and Installing Supported Motor Drivers
  9. 3Hardware Design Files
    1. 3.1 Schematics
    2. 3.2 PCB (Top-Assembly View)
    3. 3.3 Bill of Materials (BOM)
  10. 4Additional Information
    1. 4.1 Trademarks

1.1 Introduction

The DRV8421 is a low voltage integrated dual H-bridge motor driver with the following features:

  • The DRV8421 has a high output current capability of 2A per H-bridge at 12V.
  • A parallel mode is also configurable on the EVM to provide up to 4A of maximum drive current at 12V.
  • Two device variants are supported on the EVM.
    • The DRV8421A has four inputs that can be configured for independent half-bridge control.
    • The DRV8421B has two inputs and offers a low-power sleep mode (3µA) and fault detection.
  • Thermally-enhanced surface mount packages.
  • Protection features
    • VM Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
    • Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
    • Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
    • Fault Condition Indication Pin (nFAULT) (2-wire version only)

This document is provided with the DRV8421xEVM as a supplement to the DRV8421 data sheets. This user's guide covers EVM hardware setup, usage, and variant and package swap instructions.