SLVSAX9G
September 2011 – November 2025
DRV8818
PRODUCTION DATA
1
1
Features
2
Applications
3
Description
4
Pin Configuration and Functions
5
Specifications
5.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
5.2
ESD Ratings
5.3
Recommended Operating Conditions
5.4
Thermal Information
5.5
Electrical Characteristics
5.6
Timing Requirements
5.7
Motor Driver Timing Switching Characteristics
5.8
Typical Characteristics
6
Detailed Description
6.1
Overview
6.2
Functional Block Diagram
6.3
Feature Description
6.3.1
PWM H-Bridge Drivers
6.3.2
Current Regulation
6.3.3
Decay Mode
6.3.4
Microstepping Indexer
6.3.5
Protection Circuits
6.3.5.1
Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
6.3.5.2
Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
6.3.5.3
Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
6.4
Device Functional Modes
6.4.1
Sleep Mode
6.4.2
Disable Mode
6.4.3
Active Mode
6.4.4
Decay Modes
7
Application and Implementation
7.1
Application Information
7.2
Typical Application
7.2.1
Design Requirements
7.2.2
Detailed Design Procedure
7.2.2.1
Stepper Motor Speed
7.2.2.2
Current Regulation
7.2.3
Application Curves
7.3
Power Supply Recommendations
7.3.1
Bulk Capacitance
7.4
Layout
7.4.1
Layout Guidelines
7.4.1.1
Heatsinking
7.4.2
Layout Example
7.4.3
Thermal Considerations
7.4.3.1
Power Dissipation
8
Device and Documentation Support
8.1
Documentation Support
8.1.1
Related Documentation
8.2
Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
8.3
Support Resources
8.4
Trademarks
8.5
Electrostatic Discharge Caution
8.6
Glossary
9
Revision History
10
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
1
Features
Stepper motor driver
STEP/DIR Interface
Built-in microstepping indexer up to
1/8 microstep
Programmable mixed decay, blanking, and off time
8V to 35V
operating supply voltage range
Low
370mΩ
(HS + LS) MOSFET R
DS(ON)
(25°C)
Up to
2.5A
current per winding
Separate logic supply voltage (VCC)
HTSSOP-28 pin-to-pin compatible with
DRV8811
: 38V,
1000mΩ
DRV8818A
: 35V,
310mΩ
, smart tune
Thermally-enhanced surface mount package
Protection features
VM undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
Overcurrent protection (OCP)
Thermal shutdown (TSD)