MAX14872
Compact 4.5V to 36V Full-Bridge DC Motor Drivers
Industry’s Smallest 4.5V–36V DC Brushed Motor Drivers/Relay Drivers
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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.
Key Features
- Small Package Handles High Power and Reduces Footprint Circuit Size
- Up to 2.5A Peak Motor Current
- Space-Saving TDFN-EP (3mm x 3mm) Package
- Flexible 4.5V–36V Supply Enables Longer Runtime on Batteries
- Low Power Consumption Runs Cooler and Longer
- 280mΩ (typ) Total Bridge On-Resistance
- 1mA (typ) Supply Current at 30kHz/24V
- 10µA (max) Standby Current at 12V
- Simplified Designs Reduces Time to Market
- Charge-Pump-Less Architecture
- Current Regulation Only Requires a Sense Resistor
- Current-Sense Input Simplifies PCB Layout
- Integrated Protection Provides Robust Driving Solution
- Short-Circuit-Protected Drivers
- Thermal-Shutdown Undervoltage Lockout
- Diagnostic Active-Low FAULT Output
- -40°C to +85°C Temperature Range
Applications/Uses
- Printers and Scanners
- Relay Drivers
- Vending and Gaming Machines
| Peak Motor Current (A) | 2.5 |
| VSUPPLY (V) (min) | 4.5 |
| VSUPPLY (V) (max) | 36 |
| Total RON (mΩ) (typ) | 410 |
| ISUPPLY (mA) (typ) | 1 |
| ICC (Shutdown) (µA) (max) | 10 |
| Direction Control | FWD/REV |
| Current Regulation | Fast Internal |
| Internal CR Reference | Yes |
| Oper. Temp. (°C) | -40 to +85 |
| Package/Pins | TDFN/12 |
| Budgetary Price (See Notes) | $1.58 @1k |
Technical Docs
| Data Sheet | Compact 4.5V to 36V Full-Bridge DC Motor Drivers | Aug 22, 2017 | |
| User Guide | Using the MAX14870EVKIT with Software |
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Description
The MAX14870 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested circuit board that evaluates the MAX14870 fullbridge DC motor driver.
The EV kit can also be used to evaluate the MAX14872.
View DetailsFeatures
- Operates from a Wide 4.5V to 36V Supply
- Standalone or Software-Controlled Operation
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
- PMOD Compatible Connector
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Parameters
| Peak Motor Current (A) | 2.5 |
| VSUPPLY (V) (min) | 4.5 |
| VSUPPLY (V) (max) | 36 |
| Total RON (mΩ) (typ) | 410 |
| ISUPPLY (mA) (typ) | 1 |
| ICC (Shutdown) (µA) (max) | 10 |
| Direction Control | FWD/REV |
| Current Regulation | Fast Internal |
| Internal CR Reference | Yes |
| Oper. Temp. (°C) | -40 to +85 |
| Package/Pins | TDFN/12 |
| Budgetary Price (See Notes) | $1.58 @1k |
Key Features
- Small Package Handles High Power and Reduces Footprint Circuit Size
- Up to 2.5A Peak Motor Current
- Space-Saving TDFN-EP (3mm x 3mm) Package
- Flexible 4.5V–36V Supply Enables Longer Runtime on Batteries
- Low Power Consumption Runs Cooler and Longer
- 280mΩ (typ) Total Bridge On-Resistance
- 1mA (typ) Supply Current at 30kHz/24V
- 10µA (max) Standby Current at 12V
- Simplified Designs Reduces Time to Market
- Charge-Pump-Less Architecture
- Current Regulation Only Requires a Sense Resistor
- Current-Sense Input Simplifies PCB Layout
- Integrated Protection Provides Robust Driving Solution
- Short-Circuit-Protected Drivers
- Thermal-Shutdown Undervoltage Lockout
- Diagnostic Active-Low FAULT Output
- -40°C to +85°C Temperature Range
Applications/Uses
- Printers and Scanners
- Relay Drivers
- Vending and Gaming Machines
Description
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.
Technical Docs
| Data Sheet | Compact 4.5V to 36V Full-Bridge DC Motor Drivers | Aug 22, 2017 | |
| User Guide | Using the MAX14870EVKIT with Software |
Support & Training
Search our knowledge base for answers to your technical questions.
Filtered SearchOur dedicated team of Applications Engineers are also available to answer your technical questions. Visit our support portal
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