SLVAG33
August 2026
DRV8904-Q1
,
DRV8906-Q1
,
DRV8908-Q1
,
DRV8910-Q1
,
DRV8912-Q1
1
Abstract
1
Application Background
1.1
Device Overview
1.2
Overview of OLD Function
2
OLD Application Issues and Analysis
2.1
Problem 1: OLD False Alarms Under Active Freewheeling with PWM Control
2.1.1
Problem Description
2.1.2
Cause Analysis
2.1.3
Application Recommendations
2.2
Problem 2: How to Maintain Output in the OLD State Through a Sleep-Wake Cycle
2.2.1
Problem Description
2.2.2
Cause Analysis
2.2.3
Waveform Verification
2.2.4
Application Recommendations
2.3
Problem 3: How LOLD (Low-Current Open-Load Detection) is Triggered
2.3.1
Problem Description
2.3.2
Cause Analysis
2.3.3
Waveform Verification
2.3.4
Application Recommendations
3
Conclusion
4
References
Application Note
DRV89xx-Q1 Open Load Detection (OLD) Application Guide and Analysis of Typical Problems