The DRV2667 device features a fast startup time, that is essential for achieving low latency in haptic applications. When the STANDBY bit is transitioned from high to low, the device is ready for operation. The device logic automatically controls the internal boost converter and amplifier enable signals. The boost converter and amplifier are enabled only when needed and otherwise remain in a lower power idle state. When the device received a data byte through the FIFO interface, or the GO bit is asserted (in Direct Playback from RAM or Waveform Synthesis Playback modes), the boost converter and amplifier wake up and the internal logic sends the first sample through the internal DAC after the wake-up is completed. In the system application, the entire system latency must be kept to less than 30 ms total to be imperceptible to the end user. At a 2-ms wake-up time, the device is a small percentage of the total system latency.

If the EN_OVERRIDE bit is set, the device immediately enters the startup procedure and the boost converter and amplifier remain enabled, bypassing the internal controls. Subsequent transactions occur immediately with no wake-up overhead, but the boost converter and amplifier draw a quiescent current until the EN_OVERRIDE bit is cleared by the user.