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The MAX14870/MAX14872 motor drivers provide a small, low-power and simple solution for driving and controlling brushed DC motors and relays with voltages between 4.5V and 36V. Very low driver on-resistance reduces power dissipation.
These drivers feature a charge-pump-less design for reduced external components and low supply current. Integrated fast-decay current regulation allows user-adjustable peak startup motor currents and requires minimal external components.
A separate voltage-sense input (SNS) reduces current sensing errors due to parasitic trace resistance.
The MAX14870/MAX14872 features shoot-through protection and internal free-wheeling diodes that absorb inductive motor currents. Driver outputs are short-circuit-protected from shorts to ground, to the supply, and between M1 and M2. An active-low FAULT output signals thermal overload and overcurrents during fault conditions.
The MAX14870 has PWM and direction-control inputs, while the MAX14872 has forward and reverse inputs for direction control. See the Function Tables in the data sheet.
The MAX14870 and MAX14872 are available in a 12-pin (3mm x 3mm) TDFN-EP package and operate over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
Part Number | Peak Motor Current (A) | VSUPPLY (V) | VSUPPLY (V) | Total RON (mΩ) | ISUPPLY (mA) | ICC (Shutdown) (µA) | Direction Control | Current Regulation | Internal CR Reference | Oper. Temp. (°C) | Package/Pins | Budgetary Price | |||
min | max | typ | typ | max | See Notes | ||||||||||
MAX14870 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 36 | 410 | 1 | 10 | DIR |
| Yes | -40 to +85 |
| $1.50 @1k | |||
MAX14872 | FWD/REV |
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Pricing Notes: This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific and version-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor. |
Device | Fab Process | Technology | Sample size | Rejects | FIT at 25°C | FIT at 55°C |
Note : The failure rates are summarized by technology and mapped to the associated material part numbers. The failure rates are highly dependent on the number of units tested.
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