Datasheet
Table Of Contents
- 1 Features
- 2 Applications
- 3 Description
- Table of Contents
- 4 Revision History
- 5 Terminal Configuration and Functions
- 6 Specifications
- 7 Detailed Description
- 8 Applications and Implementation
- 9 Power Supply Recommendations
- 10 Layout
- 11 Device and Documentation Support
- 12 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
GND
(PPAD)
GND
OUT2
OUT1
VM
PH
nSLEEP
EN
VCC
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
GND
(PPAD)
GND
OUT2
OUT1
VM
IN1
nSLEEP
IN2
VCC
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5 Terminal Configuration and Functions
DRV8837 DSG – WSON
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Terminal Descriptions
TERMINAL
TYPE DESCRIPTION
NAME NUMBER
POWER AND GROUND
Device ground
GND 4 PWR
Must be connected to ground
Logic Power supply
VCC 8 PWR
Bypass to GND with a 0.1-µF ceramic capacitor rated for VCC
Motor power supply
VM 1 PWR
Bypass to GND with a 0.1-µF ceramic capacitor rated for VM
CONTROL
IN1 or PHASE input
IN1/PH 6 I
See Detailed Description for more information
IN2/EN 5 I IN2 or ENABLE input
Sleep mode input
nSLEEP 7 I Logic low puts the device in low-power sleep mode; logic high for normal operation; internal
pulldown resistor
OUTPUT
OUT1 2 O
Motor output
Connect to motor winding
OUT2 3 O
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