DRV8805 Unipolar Stepper Motor Driver

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DRV8805 Unipolar Stepper Motor Driver

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Part Number
DRV8805
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
SOIC (20) 12.80 mm x 7.50 mm; HTSSOP (16) 5.00 mm x 4.40 mm
Category
Power Management
Product Type
LDO Regulator

Quick Sourcing Note

DRV8805 from Texas Instruments is a Power_Management unipolar stepper motor driver supplied in SOIC (20) 12.80 mm x 7.50 mm and HTSSOP (16) 5.00 mm x 4.40 mm package options. It integrates four protected low-side drivers using four NMOS FET outputs and supports a step/direction interface for 2-phase full-step, 1-2 phase half-step, and 1-phase wave-drive operation. Recommended operating supply voltage is 8.2-60 V, with a 0-60 V clamp output range. Continuous output current ratings depend on package and channel count, reaching 2 A for a single HTSSOP channel at TA=25°C. Applications include unipolar stepper motor control and low-side motor drive stages.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberDRV8805
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeLDO Regulator
CategoryPower Management
Package / CaseSOIC (20) 12.80 mm x 7.50 mm; HTSSOP (16) 5.00 mm x 4.40 mm
Component TypePower_IC
Operating Supply Voltage Range8.2-60 V; recommended operating conditions
Channels4 protected low-side drivers; device feature description
Output Switch TypeFour NMOS FETs; low-side driver outputs with overcurrent protection
Stepper InterfaceStep / direction interface; indexer logic for unipolar stepper motor control
Supported Step Modes2-phase full-step, 1-2 phase half-step, 1-phase wave drive
Continuous Output Current, SOIC Single Channel1.5 A; single channel on, TA=25°C, SOIC package
Continuous Output Current, SOIC Four Channels0.8 A; four channels on, TA=25°C, SOIC package
Continuous Output Current, HTSSOP Single Channel2 A; single channel on, TA=25°C, HTSSOP package
Continuous Output Current, HTSSOP Four Channels1 A; four channels on, TA=25°C, HTSSOP package
Power Supply Voltage Absolute Maximum-0.3 to 65 V; over operating free-air temperature range
Output Voltage Absolute Maximum-0.3 to 65 V; VOUTx, over operating free-air temperature range
Clamp Voltage Absolute Maximum-0.3 to 65 V; VCLAMP, over operating free-air temperature range
Digital Input Pin Voltage Absolute Maximum-0.5 to 7 V; over operating free-air temperature range
Digital Output Pin Voltage Absolute Maximum-0.5 to 7 V; nHOME, nFAULT pins
Digital Output Current Absolute Maximum20 mA; nHOME, nFAULT pins
Peak Clamp Diode Current2 A; absolute maximum rating
DC or RMS Clamp Diode Current1 A; absolute maximum rating
Operating Junction Temperature-40 to 150 °C; absolute maximum rating
Storage Temperature-60 to 150 °C; absolute maximum rating
ESD Rating HBM±3000 V; human body model, ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001, all pins
ESD Rating CDM±1000 V; charged device model, JEDEC JESD22-C101, all pins
Output Clamp Voltage0-60 V; recommended operating conditions; VCLAMP supplies clamp diodes only
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance, SOIC67.7 °C/W; DW SOIC, 20 pins
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance, HTSSOP39.6 °C/W; PWP HTSSOP, 16 pins
Junction-to-Case Top Thermal Resistance, SOIC32.9 °C/W; DW SOIC, 20 pins
Junction-to-Case Top Thermal Resistance, HTSSOP24.6 °C/W; PWP HTSSOP, 16 pins
Junction-to-Board Thermal Resistance, SOIC35.4 °C/W; DW SOIC, 20 pins
Junction-to-Board Thermal Resistance, HTSSOP20.3 °C/W; PWP HTSSOP, 16 pins
VM Operating Supply Current1.6 typ, 2.1 max mA; VM=24 V, TA=25°C
VM Undervoltage Lockout Voltage8.2 V; VM rising, TA=25°C
Input Low Voltage0.6 typ, 0.7 max V; Schmitt trigger logic inputs with hysteresis, TA=25°C
Input High Voltage2 V min; Schmitt trigger logic inputs with hysteresis, TA=25°C
Input Hysteresis0.45 V typ; logic-level inputs, TA=25°C
Input Low Current-20 to 20 µA; VIN=0 V, TA=25°C
Input High Current100 µA max; VIN=3.3 V, TA=25°C
Input Pulldown Resistance100 kΩ typ; logic-level inputs
nFAULT Output Low Voltage0.5 V max; IO=5 mA, open-drain output
nFAULT Output High Leakage Current1 µA max; VO=3.3 V, open-drain output
nHOME Output Low Voltage0.5 V max; IO=5 mA, open-drain output with weak internal pullup
nHOME Output High Voltage, Peak6.5 V max; IO=100 µA, VM=11-60 V, peak
nHOME Output High Voltage, 11-60 V Steady State3.3 min, 4.5 typ, 5.6 max V; IO=100 µA, VM=11-60 V
nHOME Output High Voltage, 8.2-11 V Steady State2.5 V min; IO=100 µA, VM=8.2-11 V
nHOME Output Source Current1 mA; VM=24 V
nHOME Output Sink Current5 mA; VM=24 V
FET On Resistance, TJ=25°C0.5 Ω typ; VM=24 V, IO=700 mA
FET On Resistance, TJ=85°C0.75 typ, 0.8 max Ω; VM=24 V, IO=700 mA
FET Off-State Leakage Current-50 to 50 µA; low-side FETs
High-Side Diode Forward Voltage1.2 V typ; VM=24 V, IO=700 mA, TJ=25°C
High-Side Diode Off-State Leakage Current-50 to 50 µA; VM=24 V, TJ=25°C
Output Rise Time50 typ, 300 max ns; VM=24 V, IO=700 mA, resistive load
Output Fall Time50 typ, 300 max ns; VM=24 V, IO=700 mA, resistive load
Overcurrent Protection Trip Level2.3 min, 3.8 max A; TA=25°C
Overcurrent Protection Deglitch Time3.5 µs typ; TA=25°C
Overcurrent Protection Retry Time1.2 ms typ; TA=25°C
Thermal Shutdown Temperature150 min, 160 typ, 180 max °C; die temperature, not production tested
Step Frequency250 kHz max; timing requirements over operating free-air temperature range
STEP High Pulse Duration1.9 µs min; timing requirements
STEP Low Pulse Duration1.9 µs min; timing requirements
DIR and SMx Setup Time to STEP Rising1 µs min; timing requirements
DIR and SMx Hold Time to STEP Rising1 µs min; timing requirements
Enable Time50 ns max; nENBL to output low
STEP to OUTx Propagation Delay Low-to-High500 ns max; timing requirements
STEP to OUTx Propagation Delay High-to-Low500 ns max; timing requirements
RESET Pulse Width20 µs min; timing requirements
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The DRV8805 is a Texas Instruments Power_Management IC for unipolar stepper motor drive functions. The device structure is based on four protected low-side drivers implemented with four NMOS FET output switches. Its indexer logic uses a step/direction interface and supports 2-phase full-step, 1-2 phase half-step, and 1-phase wave-drive modes.

Recommended supply operation is specified from 8.2 V to 60 V, with VM undervoltage lockout at 8.2 V when VM is rising. The output clamp range is 0-60 V, and VCLAMP supplies the clamp diodes only. Output timing includes a 250 kHz maximum step frequency, 1.9 µs minimum STEP high and low pulse durations, and 500 ns maximum STEP-to-OUTx propagation delays.

Package options include SOIC (20) at 12.80 mm x 7.50 mm and HTSSOP (16) at 5.00 mm x 4.40 mm. At TA=25°C, continuous output current is specified as 1.5 A with one SOIC channel on, 0.8 A with four SOIC channels on, 2 A with one HTSSOP channel on, and 1 A with four HTSSOP channels on.

Key Features

  • 8.2-60 V recommended operating supply range
  • Four protected low-side NMOS FET drivers
  • Step/direction interface for unipolar stepper control
  • 2-phase full-step, half-step, and wave-drive modes
  • Up to 2 A continuous output current in HTSSOP
  • 0-60 V output clamp voltage operating range
  • 250 kHz maximum STEP input frequency
  • Open-drain nFAULT output with 0.5 V low level
  • Overcurrent protection with 3.5 µs typical deglitch time
  • Thermal shutdown at 160°C typical die temperature

Typical Applications

  • Unipolar stepper motor drives
  • Step/direction motor control
  • Low-side motor switching stages
  • Four-channel inductive load control
  • Full-step and half-step motion systems
  • Wave-drive stepper control circuits

Procurement Notes

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FAQ

What type of motor driver is the DRV8805?

The DRV8805 is a Texas Instruments unipolar stepper motor driver in the Power_Management category. It uses four protected low-side drivers with four NMOS FET output switches and an indexer based on a step/direction interface.

What supply voltage range does DRV8805 support?

The recommended operating supply voltage range is 8.2-60 V. The VM undervoltage lockout voltage is specified as 8.2 V when VM is rising at TA=25°C.

Which step modes are listed for the DRV8805?

The listed step modes are 2-phase full-step, 1-2 phase half-step, and 1-phase wave drive. These modes are associated with the device indexer and translator logic for unipolar stepper motor control.

What output current ratings apply to DRV8805 packages?

At TA=25°C, the SOIC package is specified for 1.5 A with one channel on and 0.8 A with four channels on. The HTSSOP package is specified for 2 A with one channel on and 1 A with four channels on.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: July 21, 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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