Packaging information
| Package | Pins HTSSOP (DDW) | 44 |
| Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 |
| Package qty | Carrier 2,500 | LARGE T&R |
Features for the DRV8462
- Stepper motor driver
- SPI or H/W interface with STEP/DIR pins
- Up to 1/256 microstepping indexer
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4.5 V to 65 V operating supply voltage range
- Supports standard 24 V, 36 V and 48 V rails
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Low R DS(ON): 100 mΩ HS + LS at 24 V, 25°C
- High current capacity per bridge:
- DDW Package: 5 A full-scale, 3.5 A RMS
- DDV Package: 10 A full-scale, 7 A RMS
- DDW package pin-to-pin compatible with -
- DRV8452DDWR: 55 V, 5A full-scale
- DRV8461DDWR: 65 V, 3A full-scale
- Integrated current sensing and regulation
- 5% full-scale current accuracy
- Smart tune and mixed decay regulation options
- Silent step decay mode for silent operation at standstill and low speed
- Automatic Microstepping mode for step frequency interpolation
- Customizable microstepping indexer table
- Auto-torque for load dependent current control
- Standstill Power Saving mode
- Supports 1.8-V, 3.3-V, 5.0-V logic inputs
- Low-current sleep mode (3 µA)
- Separate logic supply voltage ( VCC)
- Protection and diagnostic features
- Sensorless Stall Detection
- VM undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
- Open-load detection (OL)
- Overcurrent protection (OCP)
- Thermal shutdown (OTSD)
- Fault condition output (nFAULT)
- Indexer zero position output ( nHOME)
Description for the DRV8462
The DRV8462 is a wide-voltage, high-power, high-performance stepper motor driver. The device supports up to 65-V supply voltage, and integrated MOSFETs with 100 mΩ HS + LS on-resistance allow up to 10-A current.
The auto-torque feature boosts efficiency by adjusting the coil current according to load torque. Standstill power saving mode reduces power loss during motor holding condition. Silent step decay mode provides noiseless operation at low speeds and standstill. The internal current sense eliminates the need for sense resistors, saving PCB area and system cost. Built-in indexer supports up to 1/256 microstepping, and the automatic microstepping mode interpolates the input STEP signal to reduce overhead on the controller. Sensorless stall detection eliminates end stops from the system. The device supports other protection and diagnostic features for robust and reliable operation.
The DRV8462 requires minimal tuning to configure the advanced features. The device supports higher power density compared to external FET drivers, with a smaller PCB area. High energy efficiency with precise, noiseless operation makes the DRV8462 a choice for high-performance stepper systems.