N-channel H-bridge brushed DC motor driver
Pin-to-pin, RDS(on), voltage, and current sense/regulation variants (external shunt resistor and integrated current mirror)
DRV8870: 6.5-V to 45-V, 565-mΩ, shunt
DRV8251: 4.5-V to 48-V, 450-mΩ, shunt
DRV8251A: 4.5-V to 48-V, 450-mΩ, mirror
DRV8231: 4.5-V to 33-V, 600-mΩ, shunt
DRV8231A: 4.5-V to 33-V, 600-mΩ, mirror
The DRV8251 device is an integrated motor driver with N-channel H-bridge, charge pump, current regulation, and protection circuitry. The charge pump improves efficiency by supporting N-channel MOSFET half bridges and 100% duty cycle driving.
The DRV8251 implements a current regulation feature by comparing the analog input VREF and the voltage across a current-sense shunt resistor on the ISEN pin. The ability to limit current can significantly reduce large currents during motor startup and stall conditions.
A low-power sleep mode achieves ultra-low quiescent current draw by shutting down most of the internal circuitry. Internal protection features include supply undervoltage lockout, output overcurrent, and device overtemperature.
The DRV8251 is part of a family of devices which come in pin-to-pin, scalable RDS(on) and supply voltage options to support various loads and supply rails with minimal design changes. See Section 5 for information on the devices in this family. View the full portfolio of brushed motor drivers on ti.com.
| Type | Title | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * | Data sheet | DRV8251 4.1-A Brushed DC Motor Driver with Integrated Current Regulation datasheet | PDF | HTML | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Certificate | DRV8251EVM EU RoHS Declaration of Comformity (DoC) | 09 Nov 2021 | ||
| User guide | DRV8251 Evaluation Module User's Guide | 25 May 2021 | ||
| Technical article | Using brushed motors to improve battery life and reliability in vacuum robots | PDF | HTML | 17 Jul 2019 |
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The DRV8251 evaluation module (EVM) allows for easy evaluation of the DRV8251 device. The EVM has been programmed and configured to work out of the box and begin spinning motors right away.
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| Package | Pins | CAD symbols, footprints & 3D models |
|---|---|---|
| HSOIC (DDA) | 8 | Ultra Librarian |
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