SLVSIJ3 May   2026 DRV81646-Q1

ADVANCE INFORMATION  

  1.   1
  2. 1Features
  3. 2Applications
  4. 3Description
  5. 4Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5Specification
    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.     13
    8. 5.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Control Interface and Slew Rate (RSLEW/CNTL)
      2. 6.3.2 Current Sensing With FET Source Terminals
      3. 6.3.3 Integrated Clamp Diode, VCLAMP
      4. 6.3.4 Protection Circuits
        1. 6.3.4.1 ILIM Analog Current Limit
          1. 6.3.4.1.1 Effect of Load Resistance on Power Dissipation Before TSD
        2. 6.3.4.2 Cut-Off Delay (COD)
        3. 6.3.4.3 INRUSH Mode
        4. 6.3.4.4 Thermal Shutdown (TSD)
        5. 6.3.4.5 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      5. 6.3.5 Fault Conditions Summary
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Hardware Interface Operation
      2. 6.4.2 Parallel Outputs
      3. 6.4.3 SPI Mode
        1. 6.4.3.1 Parity Bit Calculation
        2. 6.4.3.2 SPI Input Packet
        3. 6.4.3.3 SPI Response Packet
        4. 6.4.3.4 SPI Error Reporting
        5. 6.4.3.5 SPI Daisy Chain
  8. 7Application 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
    3. 7.3 Application Curves
    4. 7.4 Power Supply Recommendations
      1. 7.4.1 Bulk Capacitance
    5. 7.5 Layout
      1. 7.5.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.5.2 Layout Example
  9. 8Device 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. 9Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

6.4.3.4 SPI Error Reporting

An SPI error occurs if:

  • The parity check on received data bits does not match with received parity bits
  • The number of SCLK pulses received when NSCS is low is not a multiple of 8

A SPI error on current transaction is reported in the next transaction by the DRV81646-Q1 pulling SDO low/high during the tH_SCLK interval. The SDO state is set to SPISTAT = (SDI) and NOT(SPI_ERROR). The easiest way to read the SPISTAT value is to hold SDI=1 during the tH_SCLK interval and read SPISTAT after tSDOHIZ, so that if there is a SPI error then SPISTAT=0, else SPISTAT=1.

A SPI error is not reported on the nFAULT pin.

Table 6-12 SPISTAT SPI Error Reporting
SPI ERROR? NOT(SPI_ERROR) SDI SPISTAT
No 1 0 0
No 1 1 1
Yes 0 0 0
Yes 0 1 0