Product details

Number of full bridges 1 Vs (min) (V) 4.5 Vs ABS (max) (V) 40 Peak output current (A) 10 RDS(ON) (HS + LS) (mΩ) 150 Sleep current (µA) 15 Control mode Independent 1/2-Bridge, PH/EN, PWM Control interface Hardware (GPIO), SPI Features Current sense Amplifier, Integrated Current Sensing, Open-Load Detection Rating Automotive TI functional safety category Functional Safety-Capable Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
Number of full bridges 1 Vs (min) (V) 4.5 Vs ABS (max) (V) 40 Peak output current (A) 10 RDS(ON) (HS + LS) (mΩ) 150 Sleep current (µA) 15 Control mode Independent 1/2-Bridge, PH/EN, PWM Control interface Hardware (GPIO), SPI Features Current sense Amplifier, Integrated Current Sensing, Open-Load Detection Rating Automotive TI functional safety category Functional Safety-Capable Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
HTSSOP (PWP) 24 49.92 mm² 7.8 x 6.4
  • AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications
    • Device temperature grade 1: –40°C to +125°C, TA
  • N-channel H-bridge motor driver
    • Drives one bidirectional brushed DC motor
    • Two unidirectional brushed DC motors
    • Solenoids or other resistive and inductive loads
  • 4.5-V to 38-V Operating voltage range
  • 10-A Peak current drive
  • Low HS + LS RDS(ON)
    • 150 mΩ at TJ = 25°C, 13.5 V
    • 250 mΩ at TJ = 150°C, 13.5 V
  • Integrated current sensing
  • Proportional current output (IPROPI)
  • Configurable control interface
    • PH/EN
    • PWM (IN1/IN2)
    • Independent half-bridge control
  • Supports 1.8-V, 3.3-V, 5-V logic inputs
  • SPI or hardware interface options
  • Small package and footprint
    • 24 HTSSOP PowerPAD™ IC package
  • Protection features
    • VM undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
    • Charge pump undervoltage (CPUV)
    • Overcurrent protection (OCP)
    • Output short to battery and short to ground protection
    • Open load detection
    • Thermal shutdown (TSD)
    • Fault condition output (nFAULT / SPI)
  • Spread spectrum clocking for low electromagnetic interference (EMI)
  • Functional Safety-Capable
  • AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications
    • Device temperature grade 1: –40°C to +125°C, TA
  • N-channel H-bridge motor driver
    • Drives one bidirectional brushed DC motor
    • Two unidirectional brushed DC motors
    • Solenoids or other resistive and inductive loads
  • 4.5-V to 38-V Operating voltage range
  • 10-A Peak current drive
  • Low HS + LS RDS(ON)
    • 150 mΩ at TJ = 25°C, 13.5 V
    • 250 mΩ at TJ = 150°C, 13.5 V
  • Integrated current sensing
  • Proportional current output (IPROPI)
  • Configurable control interface
    • PH/EN
    • PWM (IN1/IN2)
    • Independent half-bridge control
  • Supports 1.8-V, 3.3-V, 5-V logic inputs
  • SPI or hardware interface options
  • Small package and footprint
    • 24 HTSSOP PowerPAD™ IC package
  • Protection features
    • VM undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
    • Charge pump undervoltage (CPUV)
    • Overcurrent protection (OCP)
    • Output short to battery and short to ground protection
    • Open load detection
    • Thermal shutdown (TSD)
    • Fault condition output (nFAULT / SPI)
  • Spread spectrum clocking for low electromagnetic interference (EMI)
  • Functional Safety-Capable

The DRV8873-Q1 device is an integrated driver IC for driving a brushed DC motor in automotive applications. Two logic inputs control the H-bridge driver, which consists of four N-channel MOSFETs that drive motors bi-directionally with up to 10-A peak current. The device operates from a single power supply and supports a wide input supply range from 4.5 V to 38 V.

A PH/EN or PWM interface allows simple interfacing to controller circuits. Alternatively, independent half-bridge control is available to drive two solenoid loads.

Integrated current sensing provides an output current proportional to the motor load current of both hide-side FETs without the need for high-power sense resistors. This can be used to detect motor stall or change in load conditions.

A low-power sleep mode is provided to achieve very-low quiescent current draw by shutting down much of the internal circuitry. Internal protection functions are provided for undervoltage lockout, charge pump faults, overcurrent protection, short-circuit protection, open-load detection, and overtemperature. Fault conditions are indicated on an nFAULT pin and through the SPI registers.

The DRV8873-Q1 device is an integrated driver IC for driving a brushed DC motor in automotive applications. Two logic inputs control the H-bridge driver, which consists of four N-channel MOSFETs that drive motors bi-directionally with up to 10-A peak current. The device operates from a single power supply and supports a wide input supply range from 4.5 V to 38 V.

A PH/EN or PWM interface allows simple interfacing to controller circuits. Alternatively, independent half-bridge control is available to drive two solenoid loads.

Integrated current sensing provides an output current proportional to the motor load current of both hide-side FETs without the need for high-power sense resistors. This can be used to detect motor stall or change in load conditions.

A low-power sleep mode is provided to achieve very-low quiescent current draw by shutting down much of the internal circuitry. Internal protection functions are provided for undervoltage lockout, charge pump faults, overcurrent protection, short-circuit protection, open-load detection, and overtemperature. Fault conditions are indicated on an nFAULT pin and through the SPI registers.

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* Data sheet DRV8873-Q1 Automotive H-Bridge Motor Driver datasheet (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 16 Dec 2020
Application brief Advantages of Integrated Current Sensing (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 20 Jun 2022
Application note Using DRV to Drive Solenoids (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 24 Apr 2022
Application brief Open Load Detection in Integrated Drivers (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 31 Mar 2022
Application note Best Practices for Board Layout of Motor Drivers (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 14 Oct 2021
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Application note Daisy Chain Implementation for Serial Peripheral Interface (Rev. A) 07 Apr 2021
Technical article How analog integration simplifies automotive body motor controller designs PDF | HTML 23 Oct 2020
Technical article How to efficiently drive 12-V and 24-V engine loads in automotive systems PDF | HTML 09 Jul 2020
Functional safety information DRV8873-Q1 Functional Safety FIT, FMD & PinFMA PDF | HTML 27 May 2020
Application note Protecting Automotive Motor Drive Systems from Reverse Polarity Conditions (Rev. A) 19 Feb 2019
User guide DRV8873x-Q1EVM GUI User's Guide (Rev. B) 10 Dec 2018
User guide DRV8873x-Q1EVM User’s Guide (Rev. B) 10 Dec 2018
Application note PowerPAD™ Thermally Enhanced Package (Rev. H) 06 Jul 2018
Application brief PowerPAD™ Made Easy (Rev. B) 12 May 2004

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Evaluation board

DRV8873H-Q1EVM — Automotive 10A H-Bridge Motor Driver with Hardware Interface and Integrated Current Sensing EVM

The DRV8873 is an integrated driver for industrial and automotive applications. With 10 A peak current capability and 4.5-38V voltage range, this device supports a wide range of applications.

PH/EN or PWM interface allows simple interfacing to controller circuits while also allowing independent (...)

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Evaluation board

DRV8873S-Q1EVM — Automotive 10A H-Bridge Motor Driver with SPI Interface and Integrated Current Sensing EVM

The DRV8873 is an integrated driver for industrial and automotive applications. With 10 A peak current capability and 4.5-38V voltage range, this device supports a wide range of applications. PH/EN or PWM interface allows simple interfacing to controller circuits while also allowing independent (...)
User guide: PDF
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Simulation model

DRV8876-Q1 PSpice Transient Simulation (Rev. A)

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Reference designs

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Reference designs

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This reference design provides the drive and control circuits for motor-driven applications such as automotive power seats, using both bi-directional and unidirectional motor drives. It demonstrates how to drive brushed DC motors with a small board footprint, a high degree of robustness and full (...)
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