SLVSHI4A October   2025  – December 2025 DRV81545

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specification
    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 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Integrated Clamp Diode, VCLAMP
      2. 6.3.2 Protection Circuits
        1. 6.3.2.1 ILIM Analog Current Limit
          1. 6.3.2.1.1 Effect of Load Resistance on Power Dissipation Before TSD
        2. 6.3.2.2 Cut-Off Delay (COD)
        3. 6.3.2.3 Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
        4. 6.3.2.4 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      3. 6.3.3 Fault Conditions Summary
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Hardware Interface Operation
      2. 6.4.2 Parallel Outputs
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 External Components
      2. 7.2.2 Continuous Current Capability
      3. 7.2.3 Power Dissipation
      4. 7.2.4 Application Curves
    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
  9. 8 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. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

6.4.2 Parallel Outputs

Two outputs can be connected together in parallel for higher current. Figure 6-10 shows the schematic of DRV81545 driving two solenoid loads. The device also supports paralleling all four channels together.

DRV81545 Drive Two Solenoids with Higher Current Figure 6-10 Drive Two Solenoids with Higher Current

Take care that the recirculation current on the VCLAMP pin does not exceed the absolute maximum ratings for continuous RMS current or transient current <1ms. PWM with a large inductive load can cause high current on VCLAMP.