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DRV8837C

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12-V, 1-A H-bridge motor driver

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DRV8837C

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Number of full bridges 1 Vs (min) (V) 1.8 Vs ABS (max) (V) 12 Peak output current (A) 1.2 RDS(ON) (HS + LS) (mΩ) 1000 Sleep current (µA) 0.03 Control mode PWM Control interface Hardware (GPIO) Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85
Number of full bridges 1 Vs (min) (V) 1.8 Vs ABS (max) (V) 12 Peak output current (A) 1.2 RDS(ON) (HS + LS) (mΩ) 1000 Sleep current (µA) 0.03 Control mode PWM Control interface Hardware (GPIO) Rating Catalog Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85
WSON (DSG) 8 4 mm² 2 x 2
  • H-Bridge Motor Driver
    • Drives a DC Motor or Other Loads
    • Low MOSFET On-Resistance: HS + LS 1 Ω
  • 1-A Maximum Drive Current
  • 0- to 11-V Operating Supply-Voltage Range
  • Standard PWM Interface (IN1/IN2)
  • Low-Power Sleep Mode With 120-nA Maximum Sleep Current
    • nSLEEP pin
  • Small Package and Footprint
    • 8 WSON (With Thermal Pad)
    • 2.0 × 2.0 mm
  • Protection Features
    • VCC Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
    • Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
    • Thermal Shutdown (TSD)

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  • H-Bridge Motor Driver
    • Drives a DC Motor or Other Loads
    • Low MOSFET On-Resistance: HS + LS 1 Ω
  • 1-A Maximum Drive Current
  • 0- to 11-V Operating Supply-Voltage Range
  • Standard PWM Interface (IN1/IN2)
  • Low-Power Sleep Mode With 120-nA Maximum Sleep Current
    • nSLEEP pin
  • Small Package and Footprint
    • 8 WSON (With Thermal Pad)
    • 2.0 × 2.0 mm
  • Protection Features
    • VCC Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
    • Overcurrent Protection (OCP)
    • Thermal Shutdown (TSD)

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The DRV8837C device provides an integrated motor driver solution for cameras, consumer products, toys, and other low-voltage or battery-powered motion control applications. The device can drive one DC motor or other devices like solenoids. The output driver block consists of N-channel power MOSFETs configured as an H-bridge to drive the motor winding. An internal charge pump generates needed gate drive voltages.

The DRV8837C device can supply up to 1 A of output current. The device operates on a motor power supply voltage from 0 to 11 V, and control logic can operate on 1.8-V to 5-V rails.

The DRV8837C device has a PWM (IN/IN) input interface.

Internal shutdown functions are provided for overcurrent protection, short circuit protection, undervoltage lockout, and overtemperature.

For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the data sheet.

The DRV8837C device provides an integrated motor driver solution for cameras, consumer products, toys, and other low-voltage or battery-powered motion control applications. The device can drive one DC motor or other devices like solenoids. The output driver block consists of N-channel power MOSFETs configured as an H-bridge to drive the motor winding. An internal charge pump generates needed gate drive voltages.

The DRV8837C device can supply up to 1 A of output current. The device operates on a motor power supply voltage from 0 to 11 V, and control logic can operate on 1.8-V to 5-V rails.

The DRV8837C device has a PWM (IN/IN) input interface.

Internal shutdown functions are provided for overcurrent protection, short circuit protection, undervoltage lockout, and overtemperature.

For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at the end of the data sheet.
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* Data sheet DRV8837C 1-A Low-Voltage H-Bridge Driver datasheet (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 29 Jul 2016
Application note Best Practices for Board Layout of Motor Drivers (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 14 Oct 2021
Technical article Detect. Sense. Control: Simplify building automation designs with MSP430™ MCUs PDF | HTML 23 Aug 2021
Technical article Overcoming design challenges for brushed-DC motors in smart sanitation systems PDF | HTML 01 Jul 2020
White paper Extending Battery Life in Smart E-Locks (Rev. A) 04 Jun 2020
Technical article Automating smart home blinds, shades and shutters with motor drivers PDF | HTML 02 Jan 2020
Technical article Automating smart home systems with motor drivers PDF | HTML 24 Oct 2019
Technical article Using smart relay drivers for smart meters, part 2 PDF | HTML 10 Dec 2018
White paper Remote Shut Off in Flow Meters is Instrumental for Smart Utility Deployment 10 Aug 2018
EVM User's guide DRV8837C Evaluation Module User's Guide 01 Jun 2016

Design & development

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Evaluation board

DRV8837CEVM — 1-A Low-Voltage H-Bridge Evaluation Module

The DRV8837CEVM evaluation module (EVM) is a 3.3 V to 11 V, 1 A, brushed DC motor drive and control system based on the DRV8837C integrated brushed motor driver, compact MSP430G2131 microcontroller, and LP2985 Low-Dropout Regulator. The EVM allows for simple evaluation of the DRV8837C with a wide (...)
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Reference designs

TIDA-010224 — Low-power wireless camera reference design for extended battery life

This reference design provides a solution for a battery-operated wireless camera by combining industry-leading image processing, connectivity, sensor and power. High-efficiency power converters along with optimized system architecture help to increase battery life. The image
processor with a (...)
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Schematic: PDF
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TIDA-01586 — IR LED Illumination and ICR Control Reference Design for IP Network Cameras With Day/Night Vision

This reference design showcases an Infrared LED illumination sub-system for Internet Protocol (IP) network cameras with day and night vision. The system features a cut filter control, LED dimming, ambient light measuring and ballasting for current of each IR LED string. Ballasting is an (...)
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Reference designs

TIDA-01165 — IR Filter Analog Controller Reference Design

Reference design TIDA-01165 is an analog controller for IR Filters.  This design highlights the DRV8837C motor driver used to open and close an Infrared Filter when the module is exposed to high intensity sunlight.  The simplified layout is suited to cost-conscious applications while (...)
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TIDA-00115 — Low Voltage Brushed Motor System

This brushed motor system implements an MSP430 microcontroller, a DRV8837 brushed DC motor driver, and a 12V brushed motor. It is suitable for applications requiring up to 10300 RPM under no load condition. The system is 19 x 33 mm, excluding the motor, making it ideal for applications that require (...)
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