Specifications
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Part Number | DRV8837 |
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Product Type | LDO Regulator |
| Category | Power Management |
| Package / Case | 8-pin WSON (DSG) with thermal pad, 2.00 mm x 2.00 mm nominal body |
| Motor driver topology | H-bridge driver with N-channel MOSFETs; integrated output driver block for driving one DC motor winding or loads such as solenoids |
| Supported load type | DC motor or other loads; DRV883x family description |
| Maximum drive current | 1.8 A; output current capability / motor peak current recommended operating condition |
| Motor power supply voltage range | 0 to 11 V; recommended operating conditions, VM |
| Logic power supply voltage range | 1.8 to 7 V; recommended operating conditions, VCC |
| PWM interface | IN1 and IN2; DRV8837 input interface |
| Sleep mode supply current | 120 nA max; low-power sleep mode feature |
| nSLEEP function | Logic low enters low-power sleep mode; logic high normal operation; internal pulldown |
| Protection features | VCC UVLO, overcurrent protection, thermal shutdown |
| VM absolute maximum voltage | -0.3 to 12 V; motor power-supply voltage over operating ambient temperature range |
| VCC absolute maximum voltage | -0.3 to 7 V; logic power-supply voltage over operating ambient temperature range |
| Control pin absolute maximum voltage | -0.5 to 7 V; IN1, IN2, PH, EN, nSLEEP pins |
| Peak drive current absolute maximum | Internally limited; OUT1, OUT2 |
| Operating junction temperature | -40 to 150 °C; absolute maximum ratings, TJ |
| Storage temperature | -60 to 150 °C; absolute maximum ratings, Tstg |
| HBM ESD rating | ±3000 V; human body model per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001 |
| CDM ESD rating | ±1500 V; charged device model per JEDEC JESD22-C101 |
| Motor peak current recommended range | 0 to 1.8 A; recommended operating conditions, IOUT; thermal limits must be observed |
| Externally applied PWM frequency | 0 to 250 kHz; recommended operating conditions, fPWM |
| Logic level input voltage | 0 to 5.5 V; recommended operating conditions, VLOGIC |
| Operating ambient temperature | -40 to 85 °C; recommended operating conditions, TA |
| Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance | 60.9 °C/W; DSG WSON 8-pin package |
| Junction-to-case top thermal resistance | 71.4 °C/W; DSG WSON 8-pin package |
| Junction-to-board thermal resistance | 32.2 °C/W; DSG WSON 8-pin package |
| Junction-to-top characterization parameter | 1.6 °C/W; DSG WSON 8-pin package |
| Junction-to-board characterization parameter | 32.8 °C/W; DSG WSON 8-pin package |
| Junction-to-case bottom thermal resistance | 9.8 °C/W; DSG WSON 8-pin package |
| VM operating voltage | 0 to 11 V; electrical characteristics at TA = 25 °C over recommended operating conditions |
| VM operating supply current | 40 typ, 100 max µA; VM = 5 V, VCC = 3 V, no PWM |
| VM operating supply current with PWM | 0.8 typ, 1.5 max mA; VM = 5 V, VCC = 3 V, 50 kHz PWM |
| VM sleep mode supply current | 30 typ, 95 max nA; VM = 5 V, VCC = 3 V, nSLEEP = 0 |
| VCC operating voltage | 1.8 to 7 V; electrical characteristics at TA = 25 °C over recommended operating conditions |
| VCC operating supply current | 300 typ, 500 max µA; VM = 5 V, VCC = 3 V, no PWM |
| VCC operating supply current with PWM | 0.7 typ, 1.5 max mA; VM = 5 V, VCC = 3 V, 50 kHz PWM |
| VCC sleep mode supply current | 5 typ, 25 max nA; VM = 5 V, VCC = 3 V, nSLEEP = 0 |
| Input logic-low falling threshold | 0.25 x VCC min, 0.38 x VCC max V; control inputs IN1 or PH, IN2 or EN, nSLEEP |
| Input logic-high rising threshold | 0.46 x VCC min, 0.5 x VCC max V; control inputs IN1 or PH, IN2 or EN, nSLEEP |
| Input logic hysteresis | 0.08 x VCC typ V; control inputs IN1 or PH, IN2 or EN, nSLEEP |
| Input logic low current | -5 to 5 µA; VIN = 0 V |
| Input logic high current | 50 µA; VIN = 3.3 V |
| Input logic high current, DRV8838 nSLEEP | 60 µA; VIN = 3.3 V, DRV8838 nSLEEP pin |
| Pulldown resistance | 100 kΩ; control input pulldown resistance |
| DRV8838 nSLEEP pulldown resistance | 55 kΩ; DRV8838 nSLEEP pin |
| MOSFET on-resistance | 280 typ, 330 max mΩ; HS + LS FET, VM = 5 V, VCC = 3 V, IO = 800 mA, TJ = 25 °C |
| VM pin assignment | Pin 1; DRV8837 DSG 8-pin WSON |
| OUT1 pin assignment | Pin 2; DRV8837 DSG 8-pin WSON motor output |
| OUT2 pin assignment | Pin 3; DRV8837 DSG 8-pin WSON motor output |
| GND pin assignment | Pin 4; DRV8837 DSG 8-pin WSON device ground |
| IN2 pin assignment | Pin 5; DRV8837 DSG 8-pin WSON control input |
| IN1 pin assignment | Pin 6; DRV8837 DSG 8-pin WSON control input |
| nSLEEP pin assignment | Pin 7; DRV8837 DSG 8-pin WSON sleep mode input |
| VCC pin assignment | Pin 8; DRV8837 DSG 8-pin WSON logic power supply |
| VCC bypass capacitor recommendation | 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor rated for VCC; bypass VCC pin to GND |
| VM bypass capacitor recommendation | 0.1 µF ceramic capacitor rated for VM; bypass VM pin to GND |
| Datasheet Status | request_only |
Product Overview
The DRV8837 is a Texas Instruments low-voltage H-bridge motor driver in the Power_Management category. Its integrated output driver block uses N-channel MOSFETs and is intended for driving one DC motor winding or loads such as solenoids. The DRV8837 input interface uses IN1 and IN2 for PWM control, with an externally applied PWM frequency range of 0 to 250 kHz.
The device operates from a 0 to 11 V VM motor supply and a 1.8 to 7 V VCC logic supply. Recommended operating limits include a 0 to 1.8 A motor peak current range, 0 to 5.5 V logic input voltage, and -40 to 85 °C ambient operation. Electrical data includes 280 mΩ typical and 330 mΩ maximum MOSFET on-resistance for HS plus LS FETs at VM = 5 V, VCC = 3 V, IO = 800 mA, and TJ = 25 °C.
The package is an 8-pin WSON (DSG) with thermal pad and 2.00 mm x 2.00 mm nominal body. VM and VCC bypass recommendations are 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors rated for the respective supply and connected to GND.
Key Features
- Integrated H-bridge driver with N-channel MOSFETs
- Drives one DC motor winding or solenoid load
- 0 to 11 V recommended VM supply range
- 1.8 to 7 V recommended VCC supply range
- 0 to 1.8 A motor peak current range
- IN1 and IN2 PWM input interface
- 0 to 250 kHz externally applied PWM frequency
- Low-power sleep mode with 120 nA maximum current
- VCC UVLO, overcurrent protection, and thermal shutdown
- 8-pin WSON package with exposed thermal pad
Typical Applications
- DC motor winding drive
- Solenoid load drive
- PWM-controlled motor drive
- Low-voltage motor systems
- Sleep-mode motor control circuits
- Single H-bridge load switching
Procurement Notes
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FAQ
What type of motor driver is the DRV8837?
The DRV8837 is a low-voltage H-bridge motor driver from Texas Instruments. Its integrated output driver block uses N-channel MOSFETs and is intended to drive one DC motor winding or loads such as solenoids.
What supply voltage ranges does the DRV8837 support?
The recommended VM motor power supply range is 0 to 11 V. The recommended VCC logic power supply range is 1.8 to 7 V, and the recommended logic level input voltage range is 0 to 5.5 V.
How is PWM control applied on the DRV8837?
For the DRV8837 input interface, PWM control is applied through IN1 and IN2. The recommended externally applied PWM frequency range is 0 to 250 kHz.
What protection functions are included in the DRV8837?
The device protection functions listed for the DRV8837 are VCC undervoltage lockout, overcurrent protection, and thermal shutdown. Peak drive current on OUT1 and OUT2 is internally limited.
What package and pinout does the DRV8837 use?
The DRV8837 uses an 8-pin WSON (DSG) package with a thermal pad and 2.00 mm x 2.00 mm nominal body. Pin assignments are VM, OUT1, OUT2, GND, IN2, IN1, nSLEEP, and VCC.
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.