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Number of full bridges 1 Vs (min) (V) 4.5 Vs ABS (max) (V) 40 Peak output current (A) 6 RDS(ON) (HS + LS) (mΩ) 200 Sleep current (µA) 0.75 Control mode Independent 1/2-Bridge, PH/EN, PWM Control interface Hardware (GPIO) Features Integrated Current Sensing 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) 6 RDS(ON) (HS + LS) (mΩ) 200 Sleep current (µA) 0.75 Control mode Independent 1/2-Bridge, PH/EN, PWM Control interface Hardware (GPIO) Features Integrated Current Sensing Rating Automotive TI functional safety category Functional Safety-Capable Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
HTSSOP (PWP) 16 32 mm² 5 x 6.4
  • AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications:
    • Temperature grade 1: –40°C to +125°C, TA
  • Functional Safety-Capable
  • N-channel H-bridge motor driver
    • Drives one bidirectional brushed DC motor
    • Two unidirectional brushed DC motors
    • Other resistive and inductive loads
  • 4.5-V to 37-V operating supply voltage range
  • Pin to pin RDS(on) variants
    • DRV8874-Q1: 200-mΩ (High-Side + Low-Side)
    • DRV8876-Q1: 700-mΩ (High-Side + Low-Side)
  • High output current capability
  • Integrated current sensing and regulation
  • Proportional current output (IPROPI)
  • Selectable current regulation (IMODE)
    • Cycle-by-cycle or fixed off time
  • Selectable input control modes (PMODE)
    • PH/EN and PWM H-bridge control modes
    • Independent half-bridge control mode
  • Supports 1.8-V, 3.3-V, and 5-V logic inputs
  • Ultra low-power sleep mode
    • <1-µA @ VVM = 24-V, TJ = 25°C
  • Spread spectrum clocking for low electromagnetic interference (EMI)
  • Integrated protection features
    • Undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
    • Charge pump undervoltage (CPUV)
    • Overcurrent protection (OCP)
      • Automatic retry or outputs latched off (IMODE)
    • Thermal shutdown (TSD)
    • Automatic fault recovery
    • Fault indicator pin (nFAULT)
  • AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications:
    • Temperature grade 1: –40°C to +125°C, TA
  • Functional Safety-Capable
  • N-channel H-bridge motor driver
    • Drives one bidirectional brushed DC motor
    • Two unidirectional brushed DC motors
    • Other resistive and inductive loads
  • 4.5-V to 37-V operating supply voltage range
  • Pin to pin RDS(on) variants
    • DRV8874-Q1: 200-mΩ (High-Side + Low-Side)
    • DRV8876-Q1: 700-mΩ (High-Side + Low-Side)
  • High output current capability
  • Integrated current sensing and regulation
  • Proportional current output (IPROPI)
  • Selectable current regulation (IMODE)
    • Cycle-by-cycle or fixed off time
  • Selectable input control modes (PMODE)
    • PH/EN and PWM H-bridge control modes
    • Independent half-bridge control mode
  • Supports 1.8-V, 3.3-V, and 5-V logic inputs
  • Ultra low-power sleep mode
    • <1-µA @ VVM = 24-V, TJ = 25°C
  • Spread spectrum clocking for low electromagnetic interference (EMI)
  • Integrated protection features
    • Undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
    • Charge pump undervoltage (CPUV)
    • Overcurrent protection (OCP)
      • Automatic retry or outputs latched off (IMODE)
    • Thermal shutdown (TSD)
    • Automatic fault recovery
    • Fault indicator pin (nFAULT)

The DRV8874-Q1 is an integrated motor driver with N-channel H-bridge, charge pump, current sensing and proportional output, current regulation, and protection circuitry. The charge pump improves efficiency by supporting N-channel MOSFET half bridges and 100% duty cycle driving. The family of devices come in pin-to-pin RDS(on) variants to support different loads with minimal design changes.

An internal current mirror architecture on the IPROPI pin implements current sensing and regulation. This eliminates the need for a large power shunt resistor, saving board area and reducing system cost. The IPROPI current-sense output allows a microcontroller to detect motor stall or changes in load conditions. Using the external voltage reference pin, VREF, these devices can regulate the motor current during start-up and high-load events without interaction from a microcontroller.

A low-power sleep mode achieves ultra-low quiescent current draw by shutting down most of the internal circuitry. Internal protection features include supply undervoltage lockout, charge pump undervoltage, output overcurrent, and device overtemperature. Fault conditions are indicated on nFAULT.

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The DRV8874-Q1 is an integrated motor driver with N-channel H-bridge, charge pump, current sensing and proportional output, current regulation, and protection circuitry. The charge pump improves efficiency by supporting N-channel MOSFET half bridges and 100% duty cycle driving. The family of devices come in pin-to-pin RDS(on) variants to support different loads with minimal design changes.

An internal current mirror architecture on the IPROPI pin implements current sensing and regulation. This eliminates the need for a large power shunt resistor, saving board area and reducing system cost. The IPROPI current-sense output allows a microcontroller to detect motor stall or changes in load conditions. Using the external voltage reference pin, VREF, these devices can regulate the motor current during start-up and high-load events without interaction from a microcontroller.

A low-power sleep mode achieves ultra-low quiescent current draw by shutting down most of the internal circuitry. Internal protection features include supply undervoltage lockout, charge pump undervoltage, output overcurrent, and device overtemperature. Fault conditions are indicated on nFAULT.

View our full portfolio of brushed motor drivers on ti.com.

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* Data sheet DRV8874-Q1 H-Bridge Motor Driver With Integrated Current Sense and Regulation 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
More literature TI Motor Drives Automotive Body Motors Webinar 02 Jul 2021
Application note Methods to Configure Current Regulation for Brushed and Stepper Motors (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 19 Jan 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 DRV8874-Q1 Functional Safety, FIT Rate, Failure Mode Distribution and Pin FMA PDF | HTML 28 May 2020
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 brief PowerPAD™ Made Easy (Rev. B) 12 May 2004

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DRV8874-Q1EVM — DRV8874-Q1 single H-bridge motor driver evaluation module

The DRV8874-Q1 evaluation module (EVM) allows easy evaluation of the DRV8874-Q1 device.

The DRV8874-Q1 device is an integrated H-bridge driver for brushed DC and solenoid applications. The evaluation module allows the device to be configured for PWM, phase/enable, or independent half-bridge control (...)

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DRV8874-Q1 Transient Simulation (Rev. A)

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