The DRV8711 device is a stepper motor controller that uses external N-channel MOSFETs to drive a bipolar stepper motor or two brushed DC motors. A microstepping indexer is integrated, which is capable of step modes from full step to 1/256-step.An ultra-smooth motion profile can be achieved using adaptive blanking time and various current decay modes, including an auto-mixed decay mode. Motor stall is reported with an optional back-EMF output.A simple step/direction or PWM interface allows easy interfacing to controller circuits. A SPI serial interface is used to program the device operation. Output current (torque), step mode, decay mode, and stall detection functions are all programmable through a SPI serial interface.Internal shutdown functions are provided for overcurrent protection, short-circuit protection, undervoltage lockout, and overtemperature. Fault conditions are indicated through a FAULTn pin, and each fault condition is reported through a dedicated bit through SPI.The DRV8711 is packaged in a PowerPAD™ 38-pin HTSSOP package with thermal pad (Eco-friendly: RoHS and no Sb/Br).
- Pulse width modulation (PWM) microstepping motor driver
- Built-In 1/256-Step microstepping indexer
- Drives external N-Channel MOSFETs
- Optional STEP/DIR pins
- Optional PWM control interface for DC motors
- Flexible decay modes, including automatic mixed decay mode
- Stall detection with optional BEMF output
- Highly configurable SPI serial interface
- Internal reference and torque DAC
- 8-V to 52-V Operating supply voltage range
- Scalable output current
- Thermally enhanced surface-mount package
- 5-V Regulator capable of 10-mA load
- Protection and diagnostic features
- Overcurrent protection (OCP)
- Overtemperature shutdown (OTS)
- Undervoltage lockout (UVLO)
- Individual fault condition indication bits
- Fault condition indication pin
| Number of full bridges | 2 |
| Vs (min) (V) | 8 |
| Vs ABS (max) (V) | 60 |
| Sleep current (µA) | 65 |
| Control mode | PWM, STEP/DIR |
| Control interface | Hardware (GPIO), SPI |
| Microstepping levels | 256 |
| Features | Stall Detection, Voltage Regulator |
| Rating | Catalog |
| Operating temperature range (°C) | -40 to 85 |