SLVUDX4 July   2026 DRV8218

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
  6.   6
  7. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Additional Images
    2. 2.2 Setup
      1. 2.2.1 Input Potentiometers and MODE Jumper
      2. 2.2.2 PWM Mode (MODE = Logic Low)
      3. 2.2.3 PH/EN Mode (MODE = Logic High)
      4. 2.2.4 Half-Bridge (MODE = Hi-Z)
      5. 2.2.5 Parallel Multiple Drivers
  9. 3Hardware Design Files
    1. 3.1 Schematics
    2. 3.2 PCB Layouts
    3. 3.3 Bill of Materials (BOM)
  10. 4Additional Information
    1.     Trademarks

2.1 Additional Images

DRV8218EVM DRV8218EVM Top ViewFigure 2-1 DRV8218EVM Top View
DRV8218EVM DRV8218EVM Header and Test Point InformationFigure 2-2 DRV8218EVM Header and Test Point Information
Table 2-1 Header and Test Point Description
Component Label Description
AInput potentiometers to control duty cycle of input signals to DRV8218.
B

Input control select

  • MODE to VCC: PH/EN
  • MODE to GND: PWM
  • MODE to Hi-Z: Independent half-bridge
C4-pin connector to program MSP430FR2100 on the EVM
D3.3V LDO
E

Main Signal Header (U1 device)

  • IN1/EN: Channel 1 input
  • IN2/PH: Channel 2 input
  • MODE: Input control select
  • VCC: 3.3V from LDO
F

Main Signal Header (U2 device)

  • IN1/EN: Channel 1 input
  • IN2/PH: Channel 2 input
  • MODE: Input control select
  • VCC: 3.3V from LDO

ONLY USED WHEN PARALLELING DEVICES

G

U2: DRV8218

Used during parallel operation

HU1: DRV8218
IVM power supply connectors
JMotor driver output connectors
K

Parallel operation jumpers

  • Unpopulated for single device operation (U1)
  • Populated for parallel operation (U1 and U2)