DRV8840EVM: DC Motor Driver with Brake

Summary

The DRV8840 evaluation module consists of a 5.0A, single-H-bridge motor driver with a Phase/Enable control interface and a small number external components that can be used to drive a single brushed DC motor.

The on-board MSP430 MCU + software/GUI provides signaling and control and supports PWM speed control. With the DRV8840EVM, designers can quickly and easily evaluate the performance of DRV8840 motor driver in their specific application.

Features

5A Peak / 3.5A RMS Current Output
Wide Operating Voltage: 8.2 to 45V
Low RDSON (200mΩ LS+HS)
Cycle-by-Cycle Inrush Protection
Brake and Coast Modes Supported
Thermal and Short Circuit Protection
All Critical Control and Status Signals Brought Out to Test Headers
Includes a MSP430F1612 MCU for Signaling and Control

Specifications

Manufacturer	Texas Instruments
Category	Motor Control
Eval Board Part Number	296-29086-ND
Eval Board Supplier	Texas Instruments
Eval Board	Normally In Stock
Voltage In	8 ~ 45 V
Number of Motors and Type	1, DC Brush Motor
Power / Current Out	3.5 A
Features	Brake Function GUI / Design Software
Component Count + Extras	44 + 40
Application / Target Market	Printer, Plotter
Design Author	Texas Instruments
Main I.C. Base Part	DRV8840
Date Created By Author	2011-04
Date Added To Library	2012-06