SLVSAX9G September   2011  – November 2025 DRV8818

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 Timing Requirements
    7. 5.7 Motor Driver Timing Switching Characteristics
    8. 5.8 Typical Characteristics
  7. Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 PWM H-Bridge Drivers
      2. 6.3.2 Current Regulation
      3. 6.3.3 Decay Mode
      4. 6.3.4 Microstepping Indexer
      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)
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Sleep Mode
      2. 6.4.2 Disable Mode
      3. 6.4.3 Active Mode
      4. 6.4.4 Decay Modes
  8. Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 7.2.2.1 Stepper Motor Speed
        2. 7.2.2.2 Current Regulation
      3. 7.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
      1. 7.3.1 Bulk Capacitance
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 7.4.1.1 Heatsinking
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
      3. 7.4.3 Thermal Considerations
        1. 7.4.3.1 Power Dissipation
  9. Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Documentation Support
      1. 8.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 8.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    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

Timing Requirements

TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted)
MINNOMMAXUNIT
1fSTEPStep frequency500kHz
2tWH(STEP)Pulse duration, STEP high1μs
3tWL(STEP)Pulse duration, STEP low1μs
4tSU(STEP)Setup time, command before STEP rising200ns
5tH(STEP)Hold time, command after STEP rising264ns
6tWAKEWakeup time, SLEEPn inactive high to STEP input accepted1ms
7tSLEEPSleep time, SLEEPn active low to outputs disabled5μs
8tENABLEEnable time, ENABLEn logic low to outputs active20μs
9tDISABLEDisable time, ENABLEn logic high to outputs disabled (Hi-Z)20μs
10tRESETRReset release time, RESETn inactive high to outputs enabled80μs
11tRESETReset time, RESETn active low to outputs disabled7μs