DRV10974 Three-Phase Sensorless BLDC Motor Driver

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DRV10974 Three-Phase Sensorless BLDC Motor Driver

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Part Number
DRV10974
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
HTSSOP (16) 5.00 mm x 4.40 mm; WQFN (16) 4.00 mm x 4.00 mm
Category
Power Management
Product Type
LDO Regulator

Quick Sourcing Note

DRV10974 from Texas Instruments is a Power_Management power IC for three-phase sensorless BLDC motor drive. It is offered in HTSSOP (16) 5.00 mm x 4.40 mm and WQFN (16) 4.00 mm x 4.00 mm packages. The device operates from 4.4 V to 18 V and supports 1 A rms continuous phase drive current with 1.5 A peak phase drive current. It uses 180° sinusoidal commutation, built-in current sense, PWM or analog speed input, open-drain FG speed feedback, and resistor-configurable lead angle, current limit, and soft-start acceleration.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberDRV10974
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeLDO Regulator
CategoryPower Management
Component TypePower_IC
Package / CaseHTSSOP (16) 5.00 mm x 4.40 mm; WQFN (16) 4.00 mm x 4.00 mm
Input Voltage Range4.4 V to 18 V
Total Driver On-Resistance750 mOhm typ, high-side plus low-side rDS(on), TA = 25°C
Continuous Phase Drive Current1 A rms
Peak Phase Drive Current1.5 A peak
Commutation Method180° sinusoidal commutation
Lead Angle ConfigurationResistor-configurable; ADV pin determined by ADV voltage at power up
Current Limit ConfigurationResistor-configurable; CS pin determined by CS voltage at power up
Acceleration ProfileResistor-configurable soft start; RMP pin sets acceleration ramp rate
Current SensingBuilt-in current sense; eliminates external current-sense resistor
Speed Control InputPWM or analog voltage; PWM pin controls motor-applied voltage magnitude
Speed Feedback OutputOpen-drain FG output with internal pullup to V3P3
Direction ControlFR = 0: U to V to W; FR = 1: U to W to V
Protection FeaturesMotor-lock detect and restart; overcurrent; short-circuit; overtemperature; undervoltage
ADV Pin FunctionSelects applied lead angle by 1/8-W resistor; do not drive externally; open pin gives longest lead angle
CS Pin FunctionSelects current limit by 1/8-W resistor; do not drive externally; open pin gives highest current limit
RMP Pin FunctionSets acceleration rate by 1/8-W resistor to GND; open pin gives slowest acceleration rate
PWM Pin FunctionMotor speed-control input with auto-detect analog or digital mode; internal pullup to 2.2 V
V1P8 Regulator Output1.8 V LDO output; maximum external load 3 mA; requires 1-uF, 6.3-V ceramic capacitor to GND
VCC Supply Capacitor10 uF, 25 V ceramic capacitor from VCC to GND
VCP Charge Pump Capacitor100 nF, 10 V ceramic capacitor from VCP to VCC
Absolute Maximum VCC Pin Voltage-0.3 V to 20 V
Absolute Maximum PWM and FR Pin Voltage-0.3 V to 5.5 V
Absolute Maximum CS, RMP, and ADV Pin Voltage-0.3 V to 2 V
Absolute Maximum GND and PGND Pin Voltage-0.3 V to 0.3 V
Absolute Maximum U, V, and W Pin Voltage-1 V to 20 V
Absolute Maximum V1P8 Pin Voltage-0.3 V to 2 V
Absolute Maximum FG Pin Voltage-0.3 V to 20 V
Absolute Maximum VCP Pin Voltage-0.3 V to VCC + 5.5 V
Maximum Junction Temperature-40°C to 150°C
Storage Temperature-55°C to 150°C
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The DRV10974 is a Texas Instruments three-phase sensorless BLDC motor driver in the Power_Management category. It integrates the drive and control functions needed for 180° sinusoidal commutation without position sensors, with a 4.4 V to 18 V operating supply range and 750 mOhm typical total driver on-resistance at TA = 25°C.

Drive capability is specified at 1 A rms continuous phase current and 1.5 A peak phase current. Speed control is provided through a PWM pin that auto-detects analog or digital mode, while the open-drain FG output provides speed feedback with an internal pullup to V3P3. Direction is selected by the FR pin, supporting U-to-V-to-W or U-to-W-to-V phase sequencing.

Assembly and configuration use external passive components. ADV selects lead angle with a 1/8-W resistor, CS selects current limit with a 1/8-W resistor, and RMP sets the acceleration ramp rate through a 1/8-W resistor to GND. Required capacitors include 10 uF from VCC to GND, 100 nF from VCP to VCC, and 1 uF on the V1P8 LDO output, which can support up to 3 mA external load.

Key Features

  • 4.4 V to 18 V operating supply range
  • 1 A rms continuous phase drive current
  • 1.5 A peak phase drive current
  • 750 mOhm typical total driver on-resistance
  • 180° sinusoidal sensorless BLDC commutation
  • PWM or analog voltage speed control input
  • Open-drain FG output for speed feedback
  • Resistor-configurable lead angle, current limit, and soft start
  • Built-in current sense removes external sense resistor
  • Motor-lock, overcurrent, short-circuit, overtemperature, undervoltage protection

Typical Applications

  • Three-phase sensorless BLDC motor drives
  • PWM-controlled motor speed systems
  • Analog voltage motor speed control
  • Bidirectional BLDC phase sequencing
  • Compact motor driver assemblies
  • Motor designs needing FG speed feedback
  • Soft-start BLDC drive circuits

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for DRV10974, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.

If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.

For power IC and power device sourcing, voltage rating, current rating, power dissipation, package thermal performance, protection features, qualification grade and application conditions should be reviewed before approval.

FAQ

What supply voltage range does the DRV10974 support?

The DRV10974 operating supply range is 4.4 V to 18 V. Its absolute maximum VCC pin voltage rating is -0.3 V to 20 V over the specified operating junction temperature range.

How is motor speed controlled on the DRV10974?

Motor speed is controlled through the PWM pin, which supports PWM or analog voltage input and auto-detects analog or digital mode. The PWM pin controls the magnitude of voltage applied to the motor.

Which external configuration pins set motor behavior?

The ADV pin selects lead angle, the CS pin selects current limit, and the RMP pin sets acceleration rate. These functions are resistor-configurable, with ADV and CS determined by pin voltage at power up.

What protection features are integrated in the DRV10974?

The device includes motor-lock detect and restart, overcurrent protection, short-circuit protection, overtemperature protection, and undervoltage protection as integrated device protection functions.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: July 7, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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