SLVSH64A May   2026  – August 2026 DRV8378

ADVANCE INFORMATION  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Device Comparison Table
  6. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  7. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 SPI Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 SPI Mode Timings
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1  Overview
    2. 7.2  Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3  Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Output Stage
      2. 7.3.2 Device Interface Modes
        1. 7.3.2.1 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
        2. 7.3.2.2 Hardware Interface
      3. 7.3.3 Control Modes
        1. 7.3.3.1 3x PWM Mode (PWM_MODE = 10b or 11b or MODE_SR Pin is Connected to GVDD with RMODE or to GVDD)
        2. 7.3.3.2 6x PWM Mode (PWM_MODE = 00b or 01b or MODE_SR Pin Tied to AGND or in Hi-Z)
        3. 7.3.3.3 DRV8378G Control mode with External GVDD
      4. 7.3.4 GVDD Linear Voltage Regulator
      5. 7.3.5 Charge Pump
    4. 7.4  Slew Rate Control
    5. 7.5  Cross Conduction (Dead Time)
    6. 7.6  Propagation Delay
    7. 7.7  Pin Diagrams
      1. 7.7.1 Logic Level Input Pin (Internal Pulldown)
      2. 7.7.2 Logic Level Input Pin (Internal Pullup)
      3. 7.7.3 Open Drain Pin
      4. 7.7.4 Push Pull Pin
      5. 7.7.5 Four Level Input Pin
    8. 7.8  Current Sense Amplifiers
      1. 7.8.1 Current Sense Amplifier Operation (29-pin variant)
      2. 7.8.2 Current Sense Amplifier Operation (23-pin variant)
    9. 7.9  Active Demagnetization
      1. 7.9.1 Automatic Synchronous Rectification Mode (ASR Mode)
        1. 7.9.1.1 Automatic Synchronous Rectification in Commutation
        2. 7.9.1.2 Automatic Synchronous Rectification in PWM Mode
      2. 7.9.2 Automatic Asynchronous Rectification Mode (AAR Mode)
    10. 7.10 Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit
      1. 7.10.1 Cycle by Cycle Current Limit with 100% Duty Cycle Input
    11. 7.11 Protections
      1. 7.11.1 Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
        1. 7.11.1.1 OCP Latched Shutdown (OCP_MODE = 00b)
        2. 7.11.1.2 OCP Automatic Retry (OCP_MODE = 01b)
        3. 7.11.1.3 OCP Disabled (OCP_MODE = 11b)
        4. 7.11.1.4 OCP Report Only (OCP_MODE = 10b)
      2. 7.11.2 VM Supply Undervoltage Lockout (RESET)
      3. 7.11.3 GVDD Undervoltage Lockout (GVDD_UV)
      4. 7.11.4 VCP Charge Pump Undervoltage Lockout (CPUV)
      5. 7.11.5 Over Voltage Protections (OV)
      6. 7.11.6 Thermal Warning (OTW)
      7. 7.11.7 Thermal Shutdown (OTS)
    12. 7.12 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.12.1 Functional Modes
        1. 7.12.1.1 Sleep Mode
        2. 7.12.1.2 Operating Mode
        3. 7.12.1.3 Fault Reset (CLR_FLT or nSLEEP Reset Pulse)
      2. 7.12.2 DRVOFF functionality
    13. 7.13 SPI Communication
      1. 7.13.1 Programming
        1. 7.13.1.1 SPI Format
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Power Supply Recommendations
      1. 8.2.1 Bulk Capacitance
    3. 8.3 Layout
      1. 8.3.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.3.2 Layout Example
      3. 8.3.3 Thermal Considerations
        1. 8.3.3.1 Power Dissipation
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Documentation Support
      1. 9.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 9.2 Support Resources
    3. 9.3 Trademarks
    4. 9.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 9.5 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1.     PACKAGE OPTION ADDENDUM
    2. 11.1 Tape and Reel Information

3 Description

The DRV8378 provides a single-chip integrated FET power stage for driving brushless-DC motors. The DRV8378 integrates three 1/2H bridges with 70V absolute maximum capability and a very low RDS(ON) of 58mΩ (high-side plus low-side) to enable high power drive capability. Current is sensed using an integrated current sensing feature which eliminates the need for external sense resistors. An integrated LDO generate the necessary voltage rails for the device and can be used to power external circuits. Each output driver channel consists of N-channel power MOSFETs configured in a half-bridge configuration.

DRV8378 implements a 6x or 3x PWM control scheme which can be used to implement sensored or sensorless field-oriented control (FOC), sinusoidal control, or trapezoid control using an external microcontroller. The DRV8378 is capable of driving a PWM frequency up to 200kHz.

Device Information
PART NUMBER(2) PACKAGE PACKAGE SIZE (3)
PDRV8378GHVERR VQFN (23) 6.00mm × 4.00mm
PDRV8378HVERR(1) VQFN (23) 6.00mm × 4.00mm
PDRV8378GSVEOR(1) VQFN (29) 7.00mm × 5.00mm
PDRV8378HVEOR(1) VQFN (29) 7.00mm × 5.00mm
(1) Device available for preview only.
(2) For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the data sheet.
(3) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and includes pins, where applicable.
DRV8378 Simplified Schematics for DRV8378H/S Simplified Schematics for DRV8378H/S
DRV8378 Simplified Schematics for DRV8378G Simplified Schematics for DRV8378G