The DRV8816PWP is a dual half h-bridge Motor Driver provides a versatile power driver solution with two independent 1/2-H bridge drivers. The device can drive one brushed DC motor or one winding of a stepper motor, as well as other devices like solenoids. A simple INx/ENx interface allows easy interfacing to controller circuits. The output stages use N-channel power MOSFETs configured as 1/2-H-bridges. The DRV8816 is capable of peak output currents up to ±2.8A and operating voltages up to 38V. An internal charge pump generates needed gate drive voltages. A low-power sleep mode is provided which shuts down internal circuitry to achieve very-low quiescent current draw. This sleep mode can be set using a dedicated nSLEEP pin. Internal protection functions are provided for UVLO, charge pump fault, OCP, short-to-supply protection, short-to-ground protection, over-temperature warning and over-temperature shutdown. Fault conditions are indicated through a nFAULT pin.
This device has limited built-in ESD protection, leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates.