SLVSK12
October 2025
DRV8311-Q1
PRODUCTION DATA
1
1
Features
2
Applications
3
Description
4
Device Comparison Table
5
Pin Configuration and Functions
6
Specifications
6.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
6.2
ESD Ratings
6.3
Recommended Operating Conditions
6.4
Thermal Information
6.5
Electrical Characteristics
6.6
SPI Timing Requirements
6.7
SPI Secondary Device Mode Timings
6.8
Typical Characteristics
7
Detailed Description
7.1
Overview
7.2
Functional Block Diagram
7.3
Feature Description
7.3.1
Output Stage
7.3.2
Control Modes
7.3.2.1
6x PWM Mode (DRV8311S-Q1 and DRV8311H-Q1 variants only)
7.3.2.2
3x PWM Mode (DRV8311S-Q1 and DRV8311H-Q1 variants only)
7.3.2.3
PWM Generation Mode (DRV8311S-Q1 and DRV8311P-Q1 Variants)
7.3.3
Device Interface Modes
7.3.3.1
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI)
7.3.3.2
Hardware Interface
7.3.4
AVDD Linear Voltage Regulator
7.3.5
Charge Pump
7.3.6
Slew Rate Control
7.3.7
Cross Conduction (Dead Time)
7.3.8
Propagation Delay
7.3.9
Pin Diagrams
7.3.9.1
Logic Level Input Pin (Internal Pulldown)
7.3.9.2
Logic Level Input Pin (Internal Pullup)
7.3.9.3
Open Drain Pin
7.3.9.4
Push Pull Pin
7.3.9.5
Four Level Input Pin
7.3.10
Current Sense Amplifiers
7.3.10.1
Current Sense Amplifier Operation
7.3.10.2
Current Sense Amplifier Offset Correction
7.3.11
Protections
7.3.11.1
VM Supply Undervoltage Lockout (NPOR)
7.3.11.2
Under Voltage Protections (UVP)
7.3.11.3
Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
7.3.11.3.1
OCP Latched Shutdown (OCP_MODE = 010b)
7.3.11.3.2
OCP Automatic Retry (OCP_MODE = 000b or 001b)
7.3.11.3.3
OCP Report Only (OCP_MODE = 011b)
7.3.11.3.4
OCP Disabled (OCP_MODE = 111b)
7.3.11.4
Thermal Protections
7.3.11.4.1
Thermal Warning (OTW)
7.3.11.4.2
Thermal Shutdown (OTSD)
7.4
Device Functional Modes
7.4.1
Functional Modes
7.4.1.1
Sleep Mode
7.4.1.2
Operating Mode
7.4.1.3
Fault Reset (CLR_FLT or nSLEEP Reset Pulse)
7.5
SPI Communication
7.5.1
Programming
7.5.1.1
SPI and tSPI Format
8
DRV8311-Q1 Registers
9
Application and Implementation
9.1
Application Information
9.2
Typical Applications
9.2.1
Three-Phase Brushless-DC Motor Control
9.2.1.1
Detailed Design Procedure
9.2.1.1.1
Motor Voltage
9.2.1.2
Driver Propagation Delay and Dead Time
9.2.1.3
Delay Compensation
9.2.1.4
Current Sensing and Output Filtering
9.2.1.5
Application Curves
9.3
Three Phase Brushless-DC tSPI Motor Control
9.3.1
Detailed Design Procedure
9.4
Alternate Applications
9.5
Power Supply Recommendations
9.5.1
Bulk Capacitance
9.6
Layout
9.6.1
Layout Guidelines
9.6.2
Layout Example
9.6.3
Thermal Considerations
9.6.3.1
Power Dissipation and Junction Temperature Estimation
10
Device and Documentation Support
10.1
Support Resources
10.2
Trademarks
10.3
Electrostatic Discharge Caution
10.4
Glossary
11
Revision History
12
Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
1
Features
AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications
Temperature grade 1: –40°C ≤ TA ≤ 125°C
Three-phase PWM motor driver
3-Phase brushless DC motors
3-V to 20-V operating voltage
24-V Absolute maximum voltage
High output current capability
5-A Peak current drive
Low on-state resistance MOSFETs
210-mΩ typ R
DS(ON)
(HS + LS) at T
A
= 25°C
Low power sleep mode
1.5-µA at V
VM
= 12-V, T
A
= 25°C
Multiple control interface options
6x PWM control interface
3x PWM control interface
PWM generation mode (SPI/tSPI) with optional calibration between MCU and DRV8311-Q1
tSPI (DRV8311P-Q1)
PWM duty and frequency update over SPI
Control multiple DRV8311P-Q1 devices using standard 4-wire SPI
Supports up to 200-kHz PWM frequency
Integrated current sensing
No external resistor required
Sense amplifier output, one per 1/2-bridge
SPI and hardware device variants
10-MHz SPI communication (SPI/tSPI)
Supports 1.8-V, 3.3-V, and 5-V logic inputs
Built-in 3.3-V ± 4.5%, 100-mA LDO regulator
Integrated protection features
VM undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
Charge pump undervoltage (CPUV)
Overcurrent protection (OCP)
Thermal warning and shutdown (OTW/OTSD)
Fault condition indication pin (nFAULT)