Build with DRV8837 — Datasheet Specs & AI Design Help

00 — Overview

What the DRV8837 does

The DRV8837 and DRV8838 are low-voltage H-bridge drivers designed for DC motors, solenoids, and other loads in cameras, toys, and robotics. The DRV8837 accepts PWM inputs while the DRV8838 uses phase and enable signals. Both devices supply up to 1.8 A of output current and operate on a motor supply from 0 to 11 V with a logic supply of 1.8 to 7 V. They feature low MOSFET on-resistance of 280 mΩ and include protection against overcurrent, short circuits, and thermal shutdown. These drivers support a low-power sleep mode with 120-nA maximum current and fit in a compact 2.0 × 2.0 mm WSON package.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for DRV8837
Parameter	Min	Typ	Max	Conditions	Source
quiescent current	—	700 µA	1.5 mA	VM = 5 V; VCC = 3 V; 50 kHz PWM; ivcc; POWER SUPPLIES (VM, VCC)	TI datasheet, p. 8 — 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
output current	0 A	—	1.8 A	iout; 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions	TI datasheet, p. 6 — 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
supply voltage range	1.8 V	—	7 V	vcc; POWER SUPPLIES (VM, VCC)	TI datasheet, p. 8 — 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
rds on	—	280 mOhm	330 mOhm	VM = 5 V; VCC = 3 V; IO = 800 mA; TJ = 25°C; rds(on); MOTOR DRIVER OUTPUTS (OUT1, OUT2)	TI datasheet, p. 8 — 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
operating temperature	-40 °C	—	85 °C	ta; 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions	TI datasheet, p. 6 — 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
rise time	30 ns	—	188 ns	t11; 6.6 Timing Requirements	TI datasheet, p. 9 — 6.6 Timing Requirements
fall time	30 ns	—	188 ns	t12; 6.6 Timing Requirements	TI datasheet, p. 9 — 6.6 Timing Requirements
driver count	—	1	—		TI datasheet, p. 1

02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to DRV8837

DRV8833 1.7× higher output current, 1.7× higher rise time, 1.5× higher fall time

AT8236 3.8× higher supply voltage range, 1.7× higher output current, 1.4× lower rds on

DRV8825 4.8× higher supply voltage range, 1.1× lower rds on, 1.1× higher fall time

TB67S109AFNG 4.4× higher output current, 2.8× lower supply voltage range, 1.7× higher rds on

AP1511B 2.0× lower quiescent current, 1.9× higher operating temperature, 1.8× lower output current

TB67H450FNG 3.9× higher output current, 2.1× higher rds on, 1.8× lower rise time

TB67H451AFNG 3.9× higher output current, 2.1× higher rds on, 1.8× lower rise time

DRV8803 6.2× higher supply voltage range, 2.7× higher rds on, 1.9× higher operating temperature

03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the driver count for the DRV8837?

The driver count is 1.

What is the fall time (t12) specified in section 6.6 Timing Requirements?

The fall time (t12) is 188 ns.

What is the maximum operating temperature (ta) according to section 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions?

The operating temperature (ta) is 85 °C.

What is the output current (iout) under Recommended Operating Conditions?

The output current (iout) is 1.8 A.

What is the quiescent current when VM = 5 V, VCC = 3 V, 50 kHz PWM, and ivcc?

The quiescent current is 700 µA.

What is the rds(on) for the DRV8837 motor driver outputs (OUT1, OUT2) when VM = 5 V, VCC = 3 V, IO = 800 mA, and TJ = 25°C?

The rds(on) is 280 mOhm.

What is the rise time (t11) specified in section 6.6 Timing Requirements?

The rise time (t11) is 188 ns.

What is the supply voltage range for the DRV8837?

The supply voltage range is 7 V at vcc for POWER SUPPLIES (VM, VCC).