SLVSAW5D July   2011  – December 2024 DRV8803

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  7. 6 Specification
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Output Drivers
      2. 7.3.2 Protection Circuits
        1. 7.3.2.1 Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
        2. 7.3.2.2 Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
        3. 7.3.2.3 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Parallel Interface Operation
      2. 7.4.2 nENBL and RESET Operation
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 Application as Load driver
        1. 8.1.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.1.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.1.1.2.1 Supply Voltage
          2. 8.1.1.2.2 Load Current
            1. 8.1.1.2.2.1 Peak Current
            2. 8.1.1.2.2.2 Hold Current
            3. 8.1.1.2.2.3 Frequency
        3. 8.1.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 8.1.2 Application as Unipolar Stepper Driver
        1. 8.1.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.1.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 8.1.2.2.1 Motor Voltage
          2. 8.1.2.2.2 Drive Current
        3. 8.1.2.3 Application Curves
    2.     Power Supply Recommendations
      1. 8.2.1 Bulk Capacitance
    3. 8.2 Layout
      1. 8.2.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.2.2 Layout Example
      3. 8.2.3 Thermal Consideration
        1. 8.2.3.1 Thermal Protection
        2. 8.2.3.2 Power Dissipation
        3. 8.2.3.3 Heatsinking
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Documentation Support
      1. 9.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 9.2 Community Resources
    3. 9.3 Trademarks
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

8.2.1 Bulk Capacitance

Having appropriate local bulk capacitance is an important factor in motor drive system design. It is generally beneficial to have more bulk capacitance, while the disadvantages are increased cost and physical size.

The amount of local capacitance needed depends on a variety of factors, including:

  • The highest current required by the motor system.
  • The power supply’s capacitance and ability to source current.
  • The amount of parasitic inductance between the power supply and motor system.
  • The acceptable voltage ripple.
  • The type of motor used (Brushed DC, Brushless DC, Stepper).
  • The motor braking method.

The inductance between the power supply and the motor drive system will limit the rate of current that can change from the power supply. If the local bulk capacitance is too small, the system will respond to excessive current demands or dumps from the motor with a change in voltage. When adequate bulk capacitance is used, the motor voltage remains stable, and a high current can be quickly supplied.

DRV8803 Example Setup of Motor Drive System With External Power SupplyFigure 8-8 Example Setup of Motor Drive System With External Power Supply

The voltage rating for bulk capacitors should be higher than the operating voltage, to provide margin for cases when the motor transfers energy to the supply.