DRV8832DGQR - 1A H-Bridge Motor Driver 6.8V | Texas Instruments
MPN: DRV8832DGQR ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.65 | $1.65 |
| 10 | $1.48 | $14.80 |
| 100 | $1.25 | $125.00 |
| 500 | $1.05 | $525.00 |
| 1,000 | $0.89 | $890.00 |
DRV8832DGQR Overview
An H-bridge motor driver is a power management IC that controls the direction and speed of a DC motor by selectively energizing four power transistors arranged in an H configuration. It sits between a low-power microcontroller and the motor winding, translating logic-level control signals into high-current drive. Within the semiconductor hierarchy, the DRV8832 belongs to the motor driver family under power management ICs, complementary to voltage regulators and gate drivers in motion-control signal chains.
Key features include a high-efficiency power stage built from N-channel and P-channel power MOSFETs with low RDS(on), achieving up to 97% efficiency. The integrated voltage-regulation loop maintains a stable effective motor voltage, improving speed regulation directly from a discharging battery. A current-limit function regulates winding current during motor start-up or stall, and a dedicated nFAULT output pin signals fault conditions to a host processor.
Technically, the DRV8832 provides one H-bridge controlled by IN1 and IN2 logic inputs, capable of driving one brushed DC motor, one winding of a stepper motor, or other loads such as solenoids. Protection includes thermal shutdown and undervoltage lockout (UVLO) for robust field operation. The tiny 3 mm x 3 mm package supports compact, battery-powered layouts, and the device is offered in eco-friendly RoHS-compliant construction without Sb/Br.
Typical applications include battery-powered toys, printers, and other portable motion-control products, where its wide 2.75 V to 6.8 V supply range tracks battery discharge directly, plus small-appliance actuators and solenoid drivers.
When designing with this device, provide adequate PCB copper under the exposed thermal pad for heat dissipation at sustained 1 A loads, and place decoupling capacitors close to the supply pins to minimize voltage transients during PWM switching.
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Drop-in alternatives for DRV8832DGQR — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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DRV8832DGQR Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Motor Type | Brushed DC motor, stepper motor winding, solenoid |
| Number of H-Bridges | 1 |
| Operating Supply Voltage | 2.75 V to 6.8 V |
| Load Voltage Range | 2.75 V to 6.8 V |
| Absolute Maximum Supply Voltage | 7 V |
| Continuous Output Current | 1 A |
| Peak Efficiency | up to 97% |
| Output Stage | N-channel and P-channel power MOSFETs |
| Control Interface | IN1 / IN2 logic inputs |
| Voltage Regulation | Integrated (regulates motor voltage) |
| Current Limit | Yes (regulates current during start-up or stall) |
| Fault Indicator | nFAULT output pin |
| Protection Features | Thermal shutdown, undervoltage lockout (UVLO), current limiting |
| Package | 10-pin HVSSOP (DGQ) with PowerPAD, 3 mm x 3 mm |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (Eco-friendly: RoHS & no Sb/Br) |
DRV8832DGQR 10-pin hvssop (dgq) with powerpad, 3 mm x 3 mm Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for DRV8832DGQR (10-pin hvssop (dgq) with powerpad, 3 mm x 3 mm 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 DRV8832DGQR.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
DRV8832DGQR is suitable for 6 applications: Battery-Powered Toys, Printer Mechanisms, Solenoid Drivers, Stepper Motor (Single Winding) Drive, Portable Appliance Actuators, Camera and Optical Module Positioning.
Battery-Powered Toys
The DRV8832DGQR is explicitly targeted by Texas Instruments at battery-powered toys, and its parameter set aligns tightly with that market. The 2.75 V to 6.8 V supply range follows the discharge curve of two alkaline or NiMH cells and single-cell Li-ion, so the motor keeps running as the battery sags. The integrated voltage-regulation loop holds effective motor voltage constant, preserving speed and torque feel throughout battery life, while the low RDS(on) MOSFET stage with up to 97% efficiency minimizes wasted energy and heat inside a sealed plastic enclosure. IN1/IN2 logic inputs connect directly to a toy microcontroller, and the current-limit function protects gears and the IC when the wheels are blocked, a common stall condition in toys.
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Printer Mechanisms
In printers, small DC motors drive paper feed, carriage movement, and duplex mechanisms from logic-level supplies, and the DRV8832DGQR fits this role well. Its 2.75 V to 6.8 V operating range covers 3.3 V and 5 V printer rails directly, while the 1 A continuous rating handles typical feed and carriage motor loads. The current-limit function is valuable during paper-jam stall events, protecting both the driver and the mechanism, and the nFAULT pin lets the printer controller log faults and trigger user alerts. The 3 mm x 3 mm 10-pin HVSSOP PowerPAD package fits the dense PCB real estate around printer control boards, and up to 97% efficiency reduces thermal load inside enclosed printer chassis with limited airflow.
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Solenoid Drivers
The TI datasheet lists solenoids among the loads the DRV8832 can drive in addition to DC motors. A solenoid is essentially a low-resistance inductive coil, so without current regulation its holding and inrush currents would exceed the driver's 1 A continuous rating; the DRV8832's integrated current-limit loop clamps winding current to a safe level automatically. IN1/IN2 control allows full forward, reverse, brake, and high-impedance states, enabling bidirectional latching solenoids such as those in locks and valves. Thermal shutdown and undervoltage lockout add robustness in battery-powered actuator products, and the nFAULT output gives the host processor immediate indication of shorted-coil or overtemperature events, supporting simple diagnostics in low-cost actuator hardware.
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Stepper Motor (Single Winding) Drive
For bipolar stepper applications the DRV8832DGQR drives one winding per device, so a two-device pair implements a complete small stepper such as those found in cameras, scanners, and positioning stages. Each H-bridge is commanded by IN1/IN2 for full-step sequences, and the current-limit function regulates phase current during holding and microstepping-adjacent operation, preventing winding overheating. The 2.75 V to 6.8 V supply suits battery-driven portable instruments, and the voltage-regulation loop helps maintain consistent phase current as the battery discharges. The compact 3 mm x 3 mm HVSSOP package means two devices occupy little board area, and the shared footprint with the automotive DRV8832QDGQRQ1 allows design reuse across product lines.
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Portable Appliance Actuators
Small appliances and personal-care devices - electric toothbrush heads, lid actuators, latches, and dispensers - use brushed DC motors in the 3 V to 6 V class, exactly the DRV8832DGQR's window. Its 1 A rating covers typical actuator motor loads, the 97% efficient MOSFET stage keeps the driver cool without a heatsink when the PowerPAD is soldered to a copper pour, and UVLO prevents erratic motor behavior as the battery reaches end of charge. The IN1/IN2 interface is trivially driven by any low-cost MCU, and the nFAULT output enables the appliance firmware to detect jams or stalls and stop gracefully. RoHS-compliant, no-Sb/Br construction simplifies global regulatory clearance for consumer appliance products.
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Camera and Optical Module Positioning
Battery-powered camera modules use small brushed DC motors and single-winding steppers for lens focus, iris, and zoom positioning, and the DRV8832DGQR matches these needs. The 2.75 V supply floor supports operation directly from a single lithium cell near end of discharge, while the integrated voltage regulation holds motor drive consistent for repeatable positioning accuracy. Low quiescent losses and 97% stage efficiency limit battery drain in standby-heavy products, and thermal shutdown plus current limit protect the precision mechanism during mechanical binds. The 3 mm x 3 mm HVSSOP (DGQ) PowerPAD package fits the extremely tight board space inside camera gimbals and optical modules where every square millimeter of PCB counts.
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Engineering reference data for DRV8832DGQR — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | DRV8832QDGQRQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Package | 10-pin HVSSOP (DGQ) PowerPAD, 3 mm x 3 mm | 10-pin HVSSOP (DGQ) - same |
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Operating Supply Voltage | 2.75 V to 6.8 V | 2.75 V to 6.8 V |
| Output Current | 1 A | 1 A |
| Voltage Regulation | Yes (integrated) | Yes (integrated) |
| Automotive Grade (AEC-Q100) | No | Yes (Q1 qualified) |
| RoHS / Eco-friendly | Compliant (no Sb/Br) | Compliant |
| Typical Applications | Toys, printers, portable motion control | Automotive motion control, same load types |
| Fault Output | nFAULT pin | nFAULT pin |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated voltage regulation preserves motor speed as battery discharges (vs DRV8832QDGQRQ1)
- Same-die automotive upgrade path (vs DRV8832QDGQRQ1)
- Trade-off: single H-bridge only (vs DRV8832DGQR)
Design Notes
Solder the exposed PowerPAD of the 10-pin HVSSOP (DGQ) package to a grounded copper area with an array of thermal vias to inner or bottom layers. Estimated: at up to 97% efficiency a 1 A, 5 V load implies roughly 50 mW of conduction loss, which a modest pour handles easily; however, under stall the current-limit loop holds winding current high, so verify die temperature with worst-case stall duration in your thermal model. Without a solid PowerPAD connection, thermal shutdown may trip prematurely in enclosed battery-powered products.
Place a low-ESR ceramic decoupling capacitor (typically 0.1 uF plus bulk capacitance) as close as possible to the VCC pin to suppress voltage transients generated when the H-bridge switches inductive motor current. Keep the OUT1/OUT2 motor traces short and wide to minimize parasitic resistance and EMI, and route the IN1/IN2 logic lines away from the motor outputs to prevent false triggering. Connect nFAULT with a pullup to the logic rail and route it as a status line, not a power-carrying trace.
Never exceed the 7 V absolute maximum supply - a 6 V nominal supply with inductive kickback can transiently exceed this without adequate load capacitance and TVS protection. Remember the operating floor is 2.75 V: below UVLO the outputs stay disabled, so a deeply discharged battery silently stops the motor rather than misbehaving. When substituting the DRV8832QDGQRQ1, confirm the Q1 grade's ordering suffix and reel quantity, and always verify pin 1 orientation and PowerPAD grounding against the TI DRV8832 datasheet before reflow.
Compliance Information
TI product page states the DRV8832 is Eco-friendly: RoHS & no Sb/Br. REACH, lead-free, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status not stated in provided data.
