Packaging information
| Package | Pins HTSSOP (PWP) | 28 |
| Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 |
| Package qty | Carrier 2,500 | LARGE T&R |
Features for the DRV8461
- Stepper Motor Driver
- SPI or H/W Interface with STEP/DIR pins
- Up to 1/256 Microstepping Indexer
- 4.5 V to 65 V Operating Supply Voltage
Range
- Supports standard 24 V, 36 V and 48 V rails
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Low R DS(ON): 300 mΩ HS + LS at 24 V, 25°C
- High Current Capacity Per Bridge:
- 3 A full-scale, 2.1 A RMS
- DDW package pin-to-pin compatible with
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- DRV8452DDWR: 55 V, 5 A full-scale
- DRV8462DDWR: 65 V, 5 A full-scale
- PWP package pin-to-pin compatible with -
- Integrated current sensing and regulation
- ± 6% full-scale current accuracy
- Smart tune and mixed decay regulation options
- Silent step Decay mode for silent operation at standstill and low speed
- Automatic Microstepping mode for step frequency interpolation
- Customizable microstepping indexer table
- Auto-torque for load dependent current control
- Standstill Power Saving mode
- Supports 1.8-V, 3.3-V, 5.0-V logic inputs
- Low-current sleep mode (2.5 µA)
- Separate logic supply voltage ( VCC)
- Protection and Diagnostic
features
- Sensorless Stall Detection
- VM undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
- Open-load Detection (OL)
- Overcurrent protection (OCP)
- Thermal shutdown (OTSD)
- Fault condition output (nFAULT)
- Indexer zero position output ( nHOME)
Description for the DRV8461
The DRV8461 is a wide-voltage, high-power, high-performance stepper motor driver. The device supports up to 65-V supply voltage, and integrated MOSFETs with 300 mΩ HS + LS on-resistance allow up to 3-A current.
The auto-torque feature boosts efficiency by adjusting the coil current according to load torque. Standstill power saving mode reduces power loss during motor holding condition. Silent step decay mode delivers noiseless operation at low speeds and standstill. The internal current sense eliminates the need for sense resistors, saving PCB area and system cost. Built-in indexer supports up to 1/256 microstepping, and the automatic microstepping mode interpolates the input STEP signal to reduce overhead on the controller. Sensorless stall detection eliminates end stops from the system. The device supports other protection and diagnostic features for robust and reliable operation.
The DRV8461 requires minimal tuning to configure the advanced features. The DRV8461 supports higher power density compared to external FET drivers, with a smaller PCB area. High energy efficiency with precise, noiseless operation makes the DRV8461 an ideal choice for high-performance stepper systems.