DRV3201QPAPRQ1 - Automotive 3-Phase Gate Driver SPI 64-HTQFP | TI
MPN: DRV3201QPAPRQ1 β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4.95 | $4.95 |
| 10 | $4.45 | $44.50 |
| 100 | $3.96 | $396.00 |
| 500 | $3.56 | $1,780.00 |
| 1,000 | $3.2 | $3,200.00 |
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DRV3201QPAPRQ1 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Function | 3-Phase Motor Gate Driver |
| Motor Type | Brushless DC (BLDC) / PMSM |
| Supply Voltage Range | 4.75 V to 30 V |
| Control Interface | SPI |
| Current Sense Amplifiers | Integrated current shunt amplifiers |
| Protection Features | Enhanced protection (overcurrent, UVLO, thermal) |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40C to +125C |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 (automotive) |
| Package | 64-pin HTQFP (PAP), 10x10 mm, exposed pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Application Domain | Automotive 12-V battery 3-phase motor drives |
| Functional Safety | Safety relevant applications supported |
| Packaging | Tape & Reel (R suffix) |
| Output Topology | Gate driver for 6 external MOSFETs (3 half-bridges) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
DRV3201QPAPRQ1 64-pin htqfp (pap), 10x10 mm, exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Complete pinout information for DRV3201QPAPRQ1 (64-pin htqfp (pap), 10x10 mm, exposed pad package). This power device features gate, drain, and source terminals. For non-polarized packages, refer to the manufacturer datasheet for exact pin 1 orientation and footprint details. Common applications include power supply design, motor driving, and load switching.
No detailed pinout data available for DRV3201QPAPRQ1.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Safe Operating Area (SOA) & Thermal Characteristics
No official SOA curve available for this component. Always operate within absolute maximum ratings specified in the datasheet. Ensure adequate cooling and derate as needed.
Typical Applications
DRV3201QPAPRQ1 is suitable for 6 applications: Electric Power Steering (EPS), Automotive Fuel and Water Pumps, Engine Cooling Fans and HVAC Blowers, Start-Stop and Belt-Driven Starter-Generators, Automotive HVAC Compressor and Actuator Drives, Industrial 12-V 3-Phase Servo and Pump Drives.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Electric power steering systems drive a BLDC or PMSM assist motor whose torque command depends on precise, safety-relevant phase-current control. The DRV3201QPAPRQ1 fits this role because its integrated current shunt amplifiers supply the phase-current feedback that the EPS torque loop requires, its SPI interface reports gate-driver faults to the ASIL-relevant ECU, and its 4.75 V to 30 V range accepts a load-dump-protected 12-V battery rail. In the circuit, the device sits between the steering ECU microcontroller and the six external MOSFETs of the 3-phase inverter, translating PWM commands into gate-drive currents with integrated protection for overcurrent, undervoltage, and thermal events. The -40C to +125C operating range matches the steering-column environment, and the enhanced diagnostics shorten fault detection latency compared with discrete gate-driver designs, supporting system-level functional-safety targets.
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Automotive Fuel and Water Pumps
In-tank fuel pumps and engine water pumps are 12-V 3-phase BLDC drives that must run continuously and report faults safely. The DRV3201QPAPRQ1 suits this application because the enhanced protection block (overcurrent, supply supervision, thermal) reacts locally and autonomously to stator or MOSFET faults, while the integrated shunt amplifiers eliminate an external current-sensing amplifier stage, reducing BOM cost in high-volume pump modules. The SPI diagnostics let the pump controller log fault codes for service. Electrically, the device drives the six-MOSFET bridge from the battery rail across 4.75 V to 30 V, covering cold-crank and jump-start voltage windows; the -40C to +125C range covers both the engine bay and the in-tank environment. A design consideration is keeping shunt resistor power dissipation within budget at stall currents, where phase current peaks far above nominal running current.
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Engine Cooling Fans and HVAC Blowers
Underhood cooling fans and cabin HVAC blowers are 12-V 3-phase motor drives exposed to wide temperature swings and battery transients. The DRV3201QPAPRQ1 addresses these with its -40C to +125C AEC-Q100-consistent rating and 30 V maximum supply, and its integrated shunt amplifiers provide the current feedback needed for sensorless or sensored field-oriented control of the fan motor. Its SPI-configurable protection thresholds let the same driver PCB serve different fan power classes, a production advantage for platform designs. In the signal chain, the body controller commands speed via PWM through the microcontroller, the DRV3201-Q1 drives the external MOSFET bridge, and diagnostics return over-temperature or gate-fault flags over SPI. Because fan modules are often sealed, the exposed-pad HTQFP must be well soldered to the PCB thermal mass, since there is no airflow available for extra heatsinking.
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Start-Stop and Belt-Driven Starter-Generators
Start-stop systems and mild-hybrid belt-driven starter-generators use 3-phase machine drives that see severe battery voltage swings from cold crank to load dump. The DRV3201QPAPRQ1 is well matched: the 4.75 V to 30 V supply window tracks the 12-V rail transient envelope (with upstream clamping), the integrated current shunt amplifiers support the high-bandwidth current loops needed for smooth torque hand-off between engine and motor, and SPI diagnostics support the safety concept of torque-interruption detection. In a typical topology the device drives the six-MOSFET bridge while the microcontroller runs FOC; enhanced protection disconnects gates autonomously during fault conditions. The trade-off versus discrete solutions is gate-drive peak current - verify the datasheet gate-drive strength against the selected power MOSFET gate charge and required switching frequency before committing to the layout.
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Automotive HVAC Compressor and Actuator Drives
Electric HVAC actuators - blend doors, seat adjusters, and small compressor drives - are 3-phase BLDC motors requiring position accuracy and fault-safe shutdown. The DRV3201QPAPRQ1 integrates the shunt amplifiers that feed the phase-current signals used by the position estimator, removing external signal-chain components. Its SPI register interface allows the body ECU to configure protection thresholds per actuator variant, so one driver design covers multiple actuator SKUs - a strong platform advantage. The 64-pin HTQFP (PAP) with exposed pad gives good thermal coupling to the PCB for actuator modules with limited airflow. During fault events, enhanced protection clears the gates autonomously before the microcontroller can react, an important behavior for pinch-protection and anti-trap safety functions. Designers should budget the shunt resistor value carefully: smaller shunts reduce dissipation but raise the input-referred noise at the amplifier inputs.
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Industrial 12-V 3-Phase Servo and Pump Drives
Although automotive-qualified, the DRV3201QPAPRQ1 is equally usable in industrial 12/24-V servo, conveyor, and metering-pump drives that value integrated current sensing and SPI diagnostics. The 4.75 V to 30 V range covers 12-V industrial rails directly and 24-V rails with upstream regulation or transient clamping. The integrated shunt amplifiers reduce the analog signal-chain BOM, and the SPI fault reporting integrates with industrial safety architectures that monitor drive health. Compared with a discrete gate-driver design, the integrated approach shortens development time and shrinks PCB area; the trade-off is reduced flexibility in gate-drive configuration, so confirm that the datasheet's gate-drive settings match your MOSFETs and switching frequency. The exposed-pad 64-pin HTQFP should be mounted over a solid ground pour to manage thermal load at elevated ambient temperatures typical of industrial cabinets.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DRV3201QPAPQ1 | DRV3203EPHPRQ1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 64-HTQFP (PAP) 10x10 mm | 64-HTQFP (PAP) 10x10 mm - same | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Supply Voltage Range | 4.75 V to 30 V | 4.75 V to 30 V | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +125C | -40C to +125C | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Control Interface | SPI | SPI | SPI |
| Integrated Shunt Amplifiers | Yes | Yes | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Pin Count | 64 | 64 | [DATA_NEEDED] |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100-consistent (Q1) | AEC-Q100-consistent (Q1) | AEC-Q100-consistent (Q1) |
| Unit Price (qty 1) | $4.95 (as of 2026-09-04) | [DATA_NEEDED] | [DATA_NEEDED] |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated current shunt amplifiers (vs DRV3203EPHPRQ1)
- Functional-safety-oriented SPI diagnostics (vs DRV3201QPAPQ1 sibling ordering parts)
- Wide battery-rail supply window (vs DRV3203EPHPRQ1)
Design Notes
The 64-pin HTQFP (PAP) dissipates gate-drive losses proportional to MOSFET total gate charge, switching frequency, and drive voltage. Estimated: for 6 MOSFETs at 30 nC gate charge each, 20 kHz PWM, and 10 V gate drive, gate-drive dissipation is roughly 6 x Qg x Vgs x f = 6 x 30nC x 10V x 20kHz = 36 mW, modest at the die but concentrated at the exposed pad. Solder the exposed die pad to a minimum 2x2 cm grounded copper pour with an array of thermal vias to keep junction temperature within the -40C to +125C range in sealed modules.
Do not operate the device above the 30 V maximum supply - 12-V automotive rails require load-dump transient suppression (TVS diode plus series impedance) upstream of the DRV3201-Q1 supply pin. Configure SPI protection thresholds before enabling the bridge at first power-up; the default register values may not match your MOSFET current ratings. Verify the exact ordering-suffix configuration (DRV3201QPAPRQ1 vs DRV3201QPAPQ1) against the latest TI datasheet, since family suffixes encode configuration differences relevant to functional-safety documentation.
Keep the gate-drive loops (high-side and low-side gate/return paths) short and symmetrical across all three phases to minimize parasitic inductance-induced ringing. Route the shunt-amplifier Kelvin connections directly across each shunt resistor body; any shared current path in the sense traces introduces measurement error into the current-feedback loop. Decouple each gate-driver supply pin with 100 nF ceramics placed within 2 mm of the pin, plus bulk capacitance at the battery-side supply. Place SPI traces away from phase-node switching edges to avoid corrupting diagnostic readback.
Compliance Information
Automotive Q1 product line per TI.com product page (-40C to +125C). RoHS and lead-free status per standard TI automotive production flow; REACH and halogen status not stated in provided data.
