SLVSI22 August   2025 DRV8844A

PRODUCTION DATA  

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  2. Features
  3. Applications
  4. Description
  5. Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 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. 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. 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. 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. Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

Features

  • Four-channel half-bridge driver
    • Independent control of each half-bridge
    • Can be used as low-side or high-side switch
    • Outputs can be connected in parallel
  • Low MOSFET RDS(ON): 210mΩ per FET
    • 2.5A Maximum Drive Current at 24V, 25°C
  • Bipolar power supply support up to ±32.5V
  • 8V to 65V operating supply voltage range
  • Separate power grounds for connection of optional sense resistors
  • Can drive various types of loads -
    • Four solenoids, valves, or relays
    • Two brushed-DC motors
    • One stepper motor
    • One or two Peltier thermoelectric coolers (TEC)
    • One 3-phase brushless-DC (BLDC) motor
  • Built-in 3.3V, 10mA LDO regulator
  • Industry standard IN/EN digital control interface
  • Protection features
    • VM undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
    • Overcurrent protection (OCP)
    • Thermal shutdown (TSD)
    • Fault condition output (nFAULT)