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11V, 8A H-bridge motor driver with auto-sleep mode and independent 1/2-bridge control option

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Number of full bridges 1 Vs (min) (V) 1.8 Vs ABS (max) (V) 12 Peak output current (A) 8 RDS(ON) (HS + LS) (mΩ) 85 Sleep current (µA) 0.007 Control mode Independent 1/2-Bridge, PH/EN, PWM Control interface Hardware (GPIO) Features Half-bridge, Low-Power Sleep Mode Topology Integrated FET Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
Number of full bridges 1 Vs (min) (V) 1.8 Vs ABS (max) (V) 12 Peak output current (A) 8 RDS(ON) (HS + LS) (mΩ) 85 Sleep current (µA) 0.007 Control mode Independent 1/2-Bridge, PH/EN, PWM Control interface Hardware (GPIO) Features Half-bridge, Low-Power Sleep Mode Topology Integrated FET Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125
WSON (DSG) 8 4 mm² 2 x 2
  • N-Channel H-bridge motor driver
  • 1.8V to 11V operating supply voltage range
  • High output current capability: 8A peak
  • 80mΩ RDS(ON) (High-Side + Low-Side)
    • 40mΩ per FET
    • Parallel ½ Bridge Mode RDS(on): 20mΩ (HS1||HS2)
  • 120nA Ultra low-power sleep mode
    • <120nA at VVM = 5V, VVCC = 3.3V, TJ = 25°C
    • Timed autosleep mode to reduce GPIO
  • Supports 1.8V, 3.3V, and 5V logic inputs
  • PWM, PH/EN, independent ½ bridge, parallel ½ bridge for flexibility and reduced GPIO
  • Protection features
    • Undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
    • Overcurrent protection (OCP)
    • Thermal shutdown (TSD)
  • Can drive various types of loads:
    • One bidirectional brushed DC motor
    • Two unidirectional brushed DC motors
    • Single-coil or dual-coil latching relays
    • Push-pull and bistable solenoids
    • Other resistive, inductive, or LED loads
  • Family of devices. See Device Comparison for details.
    • DRV8210: 1.65-11V, 1Ω, multiple interfaces
    • DRV8210P: Sleep pin, PWM interface
    • DRV8212: 1.65-11V, 280mΩ, multiple interfaces
    • DRV8212P: Sleep pin, PWM interface
    • DRV8218: 1.8-11V, 80mΩ, multiple interfaces
    • DRV8220: 4.5-18V, 1Ω, multiple interfaces
  • N-Channel H-bridge motor driver
  • 1.8V to 11V operating supply voltage range
  • High output current capability: 8A peak
  • 80mΩ RDS(ON) (High-Side + Low-Side)
    • 40mΩ per FET
    • Parallel ½ Bridge Mode RDS(on): 20mΩ (HS1||HS2)
  • 120nA Ultra low-power sleep mode
    • <120nA at VVM = 5V, VVCC = 3.3V, TJ = 25°C
    • Timed autosleep mode to reduce GPIO
  • Supports 1.8V, 3.3V, and 5V logic inputs
  • PWM, PH/EN, independent ½ bridge, parallel ½ bridge for flexibility and reduced GPIO
  • Protection features
    • Undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
    • Overcurrent protection (OCP)
    • Thermal shutdown (TSD)
  • Can drive various types of loads:
    • One bidirectional brushed DC motor
    • Two unidirectional brushed DC motors
    • Single-coil or dual-coil latching relays
    • Push-pull and bistable solenoids
    • Other resistive, inductive, or LED loads
  • Family of devices. See Device Comparison for details.
    • DRV8210: 1.65-11V, 1Ω, multiple interfaces
    • DRV8210P: Sleep pin, PWM interface
    • DRV8212: 1.65-11V, 280mΩ, multiple interfaces
    • DRV8212P: Sleep pin, PWM interface
    • DRV8218: 1.8-11V, 80mΩ, multiple interfaces
    • DRV8220: 4.5-18V, 1Ω, multiple interfaces

The DRV8218 is an integrated H-bridge motor driver featuring four N-Channel power FETs, a charge pump regulator, and built-in protection circuitry. A tripler charge pump architecture enables operation down to 1.8V, maintaining stable RDS(on) even at low battery voltages. All capacitors are integrated, minimizing PCB footprint and enabling 100% duty cycle operation.

The device supports three control interface modes - PWM (IN1/IN2), phase/enable (PH/EN), and independent half-bridge - as well as a parallel half-bridge mode. Each interface includes a low-power sleep mode that reduces quiescent current to under 120nA by shutting down most internal circuitry.

Output current reaches up to 8A peak, with a logic supply range of 1.8V to 5.5V and a motor supply range of 1.8V to 11V. Built-in protection includes undervoltage lockout (UVLO), overcurrent protection (OCP), and thermal shutdown (TSD). The DRV8218 is part of a pin-to-pin compatible family with scalable RDS(on) and supply voltage options. See Device Comparison for details, or explore TI’s full portfolio of brushed motor drivers at ti.com.

The DRV8218 is an integrated H-bridge motor driver featuring four N-Channel power FETs, a charge pump regulator, and built-in protection circuitry. A tripler charge pump architecture enables operation down to 1.8V, maintaining stable RDS(on) even at low battery voltages. All capacitors are integrated, minimizing PCB footprint and enabling 100% duty cycle operation.

The device supports three control interface modes - PWM (IN1/IN2), phase/enable (PH/EN), and independent half-bridge - as well as a parallel half-bridge mode. Each interface includes a low-power sleep mode that reduces quiescent current to under 120nA by shutting down most internal circuitry.

Output current reaches up to 8A peak, with a logic supply range of 1.8V to 5.5V and a motor supply range of 1.8V to 11V. Built-in protection includes undervoltage lockout (UVLO), overcurrent protection (OCP), and thermal shutdown (TSD). The DRV8218 is part of a pin-to-pin compatible family with scalable RDS(on) and supply voltage options. See Device Comparison for details, or explore TI’s full portfolio of brushed motor drivers at ti.com.
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* Data sheet DRV8218 11V 8A H-Bridge Motor Driver with PWM, PH/EN, and Half-Bridge Control Interfaces and Low-Power Sleep Mode datasheet PDF | HTML 05 May 2026

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DRV8212EVM — DRV8212 low voltage H-bridge motor driver with low power sleep mode evaluation module

The DRV8212 evaluation module (EVM) allows for easy evaluation of the DRV8212 motor driver.

The DRV8212 integrates an N-channel H-bridge, charge pump regulator, and protection circuitry. The device supports PWM (IN1/IN2), phase/enable (PH/EN), independent half-bridge, and parallel half-bridge (...)

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