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Number of full bridges 1 Vs (min) (V) 6.5 Vs ABS (max) (V) 50 Peak output current (A) 3.7 RDS(ON) (HS + LS) (mΩ) 565 Sleep current (µA) 13 Control mode PWM Control interface Hardware (GPIO) Features Current Regulation Rating Automotive TI functional safety category Functional Safety-Capable Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
Number of full bridges 1 Vs (min) (V) 6.5 Vs ABS (max) (V) 50 Peak output current (A) 3.7 RDS(ON) (HS + LS) (mΩ) 565 Sleep current (µA) 13 Control mode PWM Control interface Hardware (GPIO) Features Current Regulation Rating Automotive TI functional safety category Functional Safety-Capable Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
HSOIC (DDA) 8 29.4 mm² 4.9 x 6
  • AEC-Q100 Qualified for Automotive Applications:
    • Device Temperature Grade 1: –40°C to +125°C Ambient Operating Temperature Range
    • Device HBM ESD Classification Level 2
    • Device CDM ESD Classification Level C4B
  • H-Bridge Motor Driver
    • Drives One DC Motor, One Winding of a Stepper Motor, or Other Loads
  • Wide 6.8-V to 45-V Operating Voltage
  • 565-mΩ Typical RDS(on) (HS + LS)
  • 3.6-A Peak Current Drive
  • PWM Control Interface
  • Integrated Current Regulation
  • Low-Power Sleep Mode
  • Fault Status Output Pin
  • Small Package and Footprint
    • 8-Pin HSOP With PowerPAD™
    • 4.9 × 6 mm
  • Integrated Protection Features
    • VM Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
    • Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
    • Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
    • Fault Reporting (nFAULT)
    • Automatic Fault Recovery
  • AEC-Q100 Qualified for Automotive Applications:
    • Device Temperature Grade 1: –40°C to +125°C Ambient Operating Temperature Range
    • Device HBM ESD Classification Level 2
    • Device CDM ESD Classification Level C4B
  • H-Bridge Motor Driver
    • Drives One DC Motor, One Winding of a Stepper Motor, or Other Loads
  • Wide 6.8-V to 45-V Operating Voltage
  • 565-mΩ Typical RDS(on) (HS + LS)
  • 3.6-A Peak Current Drive
  • PWM Control Interface
  • Integrated Current Regulation
  • Low-Power Sleep Mode
  • Fault Status Output Pin
  • Small Package and Footprint
    • 8-Pin HSOP With PowerPAD™
    • 4.9 × 6 mm
  • Integrated Protection Features
    • VM Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
    • Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
    • Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
    • Fault Reporting (nFAULT)
    • Automatic Fault Recovery

The DRV8872-Q1 device is a brushed DC (BDC) motor driver for infotainment, HUD projector adjustment, motorized shifter knobs, and piezo horn drivers. Two logic inputs control the H-bridge driver, which consists of four N-channel MOSFETs that provide bidirectional control of motors up to 3.6-A peak current. The inputs can be pulse-width modulated (PWM) to control motor speed, using a choice of current-decay modes. Setting both inputs low enters a low-power sleep mode.

The DRV8872-Q1 device features integrated current regulation, based on an internal reference voltage and the voltage on the ISEN pin, which is proportional to motor current through an external sense resistor. The ability to limit current to a known level can significantly reduce the system power requirements and bulk capacitance needed to maintain stable voltage, especially for motor startup and stall conditions.

The device is fully protected from faults and short circuits, including undervoltage lockout (UVLO), overcurrent protection (OCP), and thermal shutdown (TSD). Faults are communicated by pulling the nFAULT output low. When the fault condition is removed, the device automatically resumes normal operation.

The DRV8872-Q1 device is a brushed DC (BDC) motor driver for infotainment, HUD projector adjustment, motorized shifter knobs, and piezo horn drivers. Two logic inputs control the H-bridge driver, which consists of four N-channel MOSFETs that provide bidirectional control of motors up to 3.6-A peak current. The inputs can be pulse-width modulated (PWM) to control motor speed, using a choice of current-decay modes. Setting both inputs low enters a low-power sleep mode.

The DRV8872-Q1 device features integrated current regulation, based on an internal reference voltage and the voltage on the ISEN pin, which is proportional to motor current through an external sense resistor. The ability to limit current to a known level can significantly reduce the system power requirements and bulk capacitance needed to maintain stable voltage, especially for motor startup and stall conditions.

The device is fully protected from faults and short circuits, including undervoltage lockout (UVLO), overcurrent protection (OCP), and thermal shutdown (TSD). Faults are communicated by pulling the nFAULT output low. When the fault condition is removed, the device automatically resumes normal operation.

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* Data sheet DRV8872-Q1 Automotive 3.6-A Brushed DC Motor Driver With Fault Reporting datasheet PDF | HTML 30 Nov 2016
Application note Best Practices for Board Layout of Motor Drivers (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 14 Oct 2021
Functional safety information DRV8872-Q1 Functional Safety, FIT Rate, Failure Mode Distribution and Pin FMA PDF | HTML 06 Jan 2021
Application note Protecting Automotive Motor Drive Systems from Reverse Polarity Conditions (Rev. A) 19 Feb 2019
Application note PowerPAD™ Thermally Enhanced Package (Rev. H) 06 Jul 2018
Application note Operating an Engine-Grille Shutter Motor With DRV8872-Q1 01 Dec 2016
Application brief PowerPAD™ Made Easy (Rev. B) 12 May 2004

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Evaluation board

DRV8872EVM — DRV8872 H-Bridge PWM Motor Driver Evaluation Module

The DRV8872 evaluation module (EVM) demonstrates the capabilities and performance of the DRV8872 integrated circuit from Texas Instruments. The EVM includes a 5V regulator and PWM generator. A single power source is required to evaluate the DRV8872.

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DRV8876-Q1 PSpice Transient Simulation (Rev. A)

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Reference designs

TIDA-00145 — Automotive Brushed Motor Driver for Power Folding Side Mirrors

This reference design features two evaluation modules (EVMs) to enable an easy-to-use platform to demonstrate the capability and performance of motor drivers for power-folding side mirrors.

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