The DRV8832 provides an integrated motor driver solution for battery-powered toys, printers, and other low-voltage or battery-powered motion control applications. The device has one H-bridge driver, and can drive one DC motor or one winding of a stepper motor, as well as other loads like solenoids. The output driver block consists of N-channel and P-channel power MOSFET’s configured as an H-bridge to drive the motor winding.

Provided with sufficient PCB heatsinking, the DRV8832 can supply up to 1-A of DC/RMS or peak output current. It operates on power supply voltages from 2.75 V to 6.8 V.

To maintain constant motor speed over varying battery voltages while maintaining long battery life, a PWM voltage regulation method is provided. An input pin allows programming of the regulated voltage. A built-in voltage reference output is also provided.

Internal protection functions are provided for over current protection, short circuit protection, under voltage lockout and overtemperature protection.

The DRV8832 also provides a current limit function to regulate the motor current during conditions like motor startup or stall, as well as a fault output pin to signal a host processor of a fault condition.

The DRV8832 is available in tiny 3-mm × 3-mm 10-pin MSOP and WSON packages with PowerPAD (Eco-friendly: RoHS & no Sb/Br).

• H-Bridge Voltage-Controlled Motor Driver
  • Drives DC Motor, One Winding of a Stepper Motor, or Other Actuators/Loads
  • Efficient PWM Voltage Control for Constant Motor Speed With Varying Supply Voltages
  • Low MOSFET On-Resistance: HS + LS 450 mΩ
• 1-A Maximum DC/RMS or Peak Drive Current
• 2.75-V to 6.8-V Operating Supply Voltage Range
• 300-nA (Typical) Sleep Mode Current
• Reference Voltage Output
• Current Limit Circuit
• Fault Output
• Thermally Enhanced Surface Mount Packages