Product details

Number of full bridges 2 Vs (min) (V) 4.5 Vs ABS (max) (V) 50 Full-scale current (A) 1.5 Peak output current (A) 2.4 RDS(ON) (HS + LS) (mΩ) 900 Sleep current (µA) 2 Control mode STEP/DIR Control interface Hardware (GPIO), SPI Microstepping levels 256 Features Integrated Current Sensing, Open-Load Detection, Smart Tune, Stall Detection Rating Automotive Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 TI functional safety category Functional Safety-Capable
Number of full bridges 2 Vs (min) (V) 4.5 Vs ABS (max) (V) 50 Full-scale current (A) 1.5 Peak output current (A) 2.4 RDS(ON) (HS + LS) (mΩ) 900 Sleep current (µA) 2 Control mode STEP/DIR Control interface Hardware (GPIO), SPI Microstepping levels 256 Features Integrated Current Sensing, Open-Load Detection, Smart Tune, Stall Detection Rating Automotive Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 125 TI functional safety category Functional Safety-Capable
HTSSOP (PWP) 24 49.92 mm² 7.8 x 6.4 VQFN (RGE) 24 16 mm² 4 x 4
  • AEC-Q100 Qualified for Automotive
  • Up to 1/256 microstepping
  • Integrated current sense functionality
    • No sense resistors required
  • Smart tune decay technology, Fixed slow, and mixed decay options
  • 4.5 to 45-V Operating supply voltage range
  • Pin to pin RDS(ON) variants:

    - DRV8889/A-Q1: 900 mΩ HS + LS at 25°C

    - DRV8899-Q1: 1200 mΩ HS + LS at 25°C
  • High current capacity per bridge
    • DRV8889/A-Q1: 2.4-A peak, 1.5-A full-scale
    • DRV8899-Q1: 1.7-A peak, 1-A full-scale
  • TRQ_DAC bits to scale full-scale current
  • Configurable off-time PWM chopping
  • Simple STEP/DIR interface
  • SPI with daisy chain support
  • Low-current sleep mode (2 µA)
  • Programmable output slew rate
  • Programmable open load detection time with DRV8889A-Q1
  • Spread spectrum clocking to minimize EMI
  • Protection features
    • VM undervoltage lockout
    • Overcurrent protection
    • Stall detection
    • Open load detection
    • Overtemperature warning and shutdown
    • Undertemperature warning
    • Fault condition indication pin (nFAULT)
  • Functional Safety-Capable
  • AEC-Q100 Qualified for Automotive
  • Up to 1/256 microstepping
  • Integrated current sense functionality
    • No sense resistors required
  • Smart tune decay technology, Fixed slow, and mixed decay options
  • 4.5 to 45-V Operating supply voltage range
  • Pin to pin RDS(ON) variants:

    - DRV8889/A-Q1: 900 mΩ HS + LS at 25°C

    - DRV8899-Q1: 1200 mΩ HS + LS at 25°C
  • High current capacity per bridge
    • DRV8889/A-Q1: 2.4-A peak, 1.5-A full-scale
    • DRV8899-Q1: 1.7-A peak, 1-A full-scale
  • TRQ_DAC bits to scale full-scale current
  • Configurable off-time PWM chopping
  • Simple STEP/DIR interface
  • SPI with daisy chain support
  • Low-current sleep mode (2 µA)
  • Programmable output slew rate
  • Programmable open load detection time with DRV8889A-Q1
  • Spread spectrum clocking to minimize EMI
  • Protection features
    • VM undervoltage lockout
    • Overcurrent protection
    • Stall detection
    • Open load detection
    • Overtemperature warning and shutdown
    • Undertemperature warning
    • Fault condition indication pin (nFAULT)
  • Functional Safety-Capable

The DRV8889-Q1 and DRV8889A-Q1 are fully integrated stepper motor drivers, supporting up to 1.5 A full scale current with an internal microstepping indexer, smart tune decay technology, advanced stall detection algorithm, and integrated current sensing.

The device supports up to 1/256 levels of microstepping to enable a smooth motion profile. Integrated current sensing eliminates the need for two external resistors, saving board space and cost. With advanced stall detection algorithm, designers can detect if the motor stopped and take action as needed which can improve efficiency and reduce noise. The device provides 8 decay mode options including: smart tune, slow, and mixed decay options. Smart tune automatically adjusts for optimal current regulation performance. The device also includes an integrated torque DAC which allows for the controller to scale the output current through SPI without needing to scale the VREF voltage reference. A low-power sleep mode is provided using an nSLEEP pin. The device features full duplex, 4-wire synchronous SPI communication, with daisy chain support for up to 63 devices connected in series, for configurability and detailed fault reporting. View our full portfolio of stepper motor drivers on ti.com.

The DRV8889-Q1 and DRV8889A-Q1 are fully integrated stepper motor drivers, supporting up to 1.5 A full scale current with an internal microstepping indexer, smart tune decay technology, advanced stall detection algorithm, and integrated current sensing.

The device supports up to 1/256 levels of microstepping to enable a smooth motion profile. Integrated current sensing eliminates the need for two external resistors, saving board space and cost. With advanced stall detection algorithm, designers can detect if the motor stopped and take action as needed which can improve efficiency and reduce noise. The device provides 8 decay mode options including: smart tune, slow, and mixed decay options. Smart tune automatically adjusts for optimal current regulation performance. The device also includes an integrated torque DAC which allows for the controller to scale the output current through SPI without needing to scale the VREF voltage reference. A low-power sleep mode is provided using an nSLEEP pin. The device features full duplex, 4-wire synchronous SPI communication, with daisy chain support for up to 63 devices connected in series, for configurability and detailed fault reporting. View our full portfolio of stepper motor drivers on ti.com.

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* Data sheet DRV8889-Q1, DRV8889A-Q1 Automotive Stepper Driver with Integrated Current Sense, 1/256 Micro-Stepping, and Stall Detection datasheet (Rev. D) PDF | HTML 23 Apr 2021
White paper HEV/EV용 난방 및 냉방 시스템 설계 방법 (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 11 Jul 2023
White paper How to design heating and cooling systems for HEV/EVs (Rev. A) 21 Jun 2023
Application note Advantages of Integrated Current Sensing (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 20 Jun 2022
Application note Best Practices for Board Layout of Motor Drivers (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 14 Oct 2021
Application note How to Improve Motion Smoothness and Accuracy of Stepper Motors (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 11 Oct 2021
Application note Daisy Chain Implementation for Serial Peripheral Interface (Rev. A) 07 Apr 2021
Functional safety information DRV8889-Q1 Functional Safety, FIT Rate, Failure Mode Distribution and Pin FMA PDF | HTML 08 Mar 2021
Application note Methods to Configure Current Regulation for Brushed and Stepper Motors (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 19 Jan 2021
Application note Smart Tune for Quiet and Smooth Stepper Motor Operation (Rev. A) 01 Nov 2020
White paper Stepper Motors Made Easy with Smart Tune (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 01 Nov 2020
Application note How to Reduce Audible Noise in Stepper Motors PDF | HTML 21 Apr 2020
Technical article Drive unipolar stepper motors as bipolar stepper motors with a simple wiring reconfiguration 09 Apr 2020
Application note Sensorless Stall Detection With the DRV8889-Q1 10 Jan 2020
Technical article How stepper motors improve noise and efficiency in automotive system design 19 Nov 2019
Technical article How semiconductor technologies are changing automotive lighting roadmaps 24 Oct 2019
More literature DRV8889-Q1EVM Software User's Guide (Rev. A) 10 Oct 2019
EVM User's guide DRV8889-Q1 Evaluation Module User's Guide 17 Apr 2019
White paper How smart tune regulates current in stepper motors (Rev. A) 19 Mar 2019
Application note Protecting Automotive Motor Drive Systems from Reverse Polarity Conditions (Rev. A) 19 Feb 2019
Application note Smart Tuning for Efficient Stepper Driving 20 Nov 2018
Technical article Getting smart about tuning your stepper motor 23 Aug 2018
Application note PowerPAD™ Thermally Enhanced Package (Rev. H) 06 Jul 2018
Application note PowerPAD™ Made Easy (Rev. B) 12 May 2004

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Evaluation board

DRV8889-Q1EVM — DRV8889-Q1 automotive stepper driver with 1/256 microstepping and stall detection evaluation module

The DRV8889-Q1 evaluation module (EVM) allows easy evaluation of the DRV8889-Q1 device. The DRV8889-Q1 device is an integrated, dual H-bridge driver for automotive stepper motor applications.

The evaluation module allows the device to be configured for all of its functional modes including (...)

User guide: PDF
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Reference designs

TIDA-020026 — Stepper-motor driver reference design for adaptive front lights and dynamic headlight leveling

This reference design details a solution to drive and control two stepper motors for dynamic headlight leveling and swiveling in automotive headlight applications such as an adaptive LED driving module or a high-resolution DLP module. It uses a local interconnect network (LIN) system basic chip (...)
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