SLVSI22 August   2025 DRV8844A

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Switching Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Output Stage
      2. 6.3.2 Logic Inputs
      3. 6.3.3 Bridge Control
      4. 6.3.4 Charge Pump
      5. 6.3.5 Protection Circuits
        1. 6.3.5.1 Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
        2. 6.3.5.2 Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
        3. 6.3.5.3 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      6. 6.3.6 CLR_FAULT and nSLEEP Operation
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Application Information
      1. 7.2.1 Driving Solenoid Loads
      2. 7.2.2 Driving Stepper Motor
      3. 7.2.3 Driving Brushed DC motor
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
      1. 7.3.1 Bulk Capacitance
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
      3. 7.4.3 Thermal Considerations
        1. 7.4.3.1 Heatsinking
      4. 7.4.4 Power Dissipation
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Documentation Support
      1. 8.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 8.2 Community Resources
    3. 8.3 Support Resources
    4. 8.4 Trademarks
    5. 8.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 8.6 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

6.3.5.2 Thermal Shutdown (TSD)

If the die temperature exceeds safe limits, all FETs in the H-bridge is disabled and the nFAULT pin is driven low. Once the die temperature has fallen to a safe level operation automatically resumes.