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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 Catalog 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 Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
HTSSOP (PWP) 24 49.92 mm² 7.8 x 6.4
  • H-Bridge Motor Driver
    • Drives One DC Motor, One Winding of a Stepper Motor, or Solenoid 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
  • Current Mirror for Output Current Sensing
  • 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
  • Low-Power Sleep Mode (10 µA)
  • 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)
  • H-Bridge Motor Driver
    • Drives One DC Motor, One Winding of a Stepper Motor, or Solenoid 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
  • Current Mirror for Output Current Sensing
  • 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
  • Low-Power Sleep Mode (10 µA)
  • 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)

The DRV8873 device is an integrated driver IC for driving a brushed DC motor in industrial 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.

A current mirror allows the controller to monitor the load current. This mirror approximates the current through the high-side FETs, and does not require a high-power resistor for sensing the current.

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 device is an integrated driver IC for driving a brushed DC motor in industrial 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.

A current mirror allows the controller to monitor the load current. This mirror approximates the current through the high-side FETs, and does not require a high-power resistor for sensing the current.

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 H-Bridge Motor Driver datasheet PDF | HTML 11 Jun 2018
Certificate DRV8873HEVM EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) 12 Jul 2023
Certificate DRV8873SEVM EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) 11 Jul 2023
Application brief Advantages of Integrated Current Sensing (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 20 Jun 2022
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Application brief Small Motors in Large Appliances 20 Jul 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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DRV8873HEVM — 10A H-bridge motor driver with hardware interface and integrated current sensing evaluation module

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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DRV8873SEVM — 10A H-bridge motor driver with SPI interface and integrated current sensing evaluation module

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
Not available on TI.com
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