SLVSBA4F
June 2012 – April 2021
DRV8837
,
DRV8838
PRODUCTION DATA
1
Features
2
Applications
3
Description
4
Revision History
5
Pin Configuration and Functions
Pin Functions
5.1
Dapper Pin Functions
6
Specifications
6.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
6.2
ESD Ratings
6.3
Recommended Operating Conditions
6.4
Thermal Information
6.5
Electrical Characteristics
6.6
Timing Requirements
6.7
Typical Characteristics
7
Detailed Description
7.1
Overview
7.2
Functional Block Diagram
7.3
Feature Description
7.3.1
Bridge Control
7.3.2
Independent Half-Bridge Control
7.3.3
Sleep Mode
7.3.4
Power Supplies and Input Pins
7.3.5
Protection Circuits
7.3.5.1
VCC Undervoltage Lockout
7.3.5.2
Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
7.3.5.3
Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
7.3.5.4
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7.4
Device Functional Modes
8
Power Supply Recommendations
8.1
Bulk Capacitance
9
Layout
9.1
Layout Guidelines
9.2
Layout Example
9.3
Power Dissipation
10
Device and Documentation Support
10.1
Documentation Support
10.1.1
Related Documentation
10.2
Related Links
10.3
Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
10.4
Community Resources
10.5
Trademarks
9.2
Layout Example
Figure 9-1
Simplified Layout Example