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DRV8833 dual motor driver carrier
Pololu · MPN 2130 · agent-readable version
$10.95indicative · 2026-08-18
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TI DRV8833 datasheetsha256 3e400e333f08…
Specifications — every value carries its receipt
Electrical
| RMS output current / bridge (IC rating) | 1.5 A | datasheet p.1“The output driver block of each H-bridge consists of – 1.5-A RMS, 2-A Peak per H-Bridge in PWP N” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| Current-chop reference voltage | 200 mV | datasheet p.10“with a reference voltage. The reference voltage is fixed at 200 mV. The chopping current is calculated in Equation 1.” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| Low-power sleep mode | yes | datasheet p.1“overtemperature. A low-power sleep mode is also • Wide Power Supply Voltage Range:” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| Paralleled continuous current | 2.4 A | vendor page“peak) per motor Motor outputs can be paralleled to deliver 2.4 A continuous (4 A peak) to a single motor Inputs are 3V- and” |
| Paralleled peak current | 4 A | vendor page“otor outputs can be paralleled to deliver 2.4 A continuous (4 A peak) to a single motor Inputs are 3V- and 5V-compatible Un” |
| Reverse-voltage protection | yes | vendor page“ut and protection against over-current and over-temperature Reverse-voltage protection circuit Current limiting can be enabled by adding sense res” |
| Under-voltage lockout | yes | vendor page“A peak) to a single motor Inputs are 3V- and 5V-compatible Under-voltage lockout and protection against over-current and over-temperature Re” |
| VM abs max (V) | 11.8 | datasheet p.5“–0.3 11.8 V Digital input pin volta” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| Digital input voltage, rec. max (V) | 5.75 | datasheet p.5“–0.3 5.75 V IOUT RTY package continuous RMS or DC output” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| MOSFET on-resistance, HS + LS (mΩ) | 360 | datasheet p.1“ons. Motor – Low MOSFET ON-Resistance: HS + LS 360 The device has two H-bridge drive” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| Sleep-mode supply current, typ @ VM=5V (μA) | 1.6 | datasheet p.6“VM = 5 V 1.6 2.5 μA VUVLO VM undervoltage lockou” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| UVLO threshold, max VM falling (V) | 2.6 | datasheet p.6“2.6 V VM undervoltage lockout VHYS” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| Input pulldown, nSLEEP (kΩ) | 500 | datasheet p.6“nSLEEP 500 RPD Input pulldown resistance” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| Overcurrent protection trip, typ (A) | 3.3 | datasheet p.6“2 3.3 A tDEG OCP Deglitch time” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| Thermal shutdown temperature, typ (°C) | 160 | datasheet p.6“Die temperature 150 160 180 °C (1) Internal dead time. External” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
Performance
| Current-control PWM frequency, typ (kHz) | 50 | datasheet p.6“nternal PWM frequency 50 kHz tR Rise time” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| Propagation delay INx to OUTx, typ (µs) | 1.1 | datasheet p.6“VM = 5 V 1.1 µs tDEAD Dead time (1)” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| Current-sense blanking time | 3.75 μs | datasheet p.10“the current sense circuitry. This blanking time is fixed at 3.75 μs. This blanking time also sets the minimum on time of the PW” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
Interface
| Logic input compatibility | 3V- and 5V-compatible | vendor page“er 2.4 A continuous (4 A peak) to a single motor Inputs are 3V- and 5V-compatible Under-voltage lockout and protection against over-current a” |
| Can drive one bipolar stepper motor | one bipolar stepper motor | vendor page“ures Dual-H-bridge motor driver: can drive two DC motors or one bipolar stepper motor Operating voltage: 2.7 V to 10.8 V Output current: 1.2 A” |
| nSLEEP pulled high on carrier (enabled by default) | yes | vendor page“ontrol connections are made on the other. The nSLEEP pin is pulled high on the board and can be left disconnected if you do not want to use the” |
| nFAULT open-drain output (needs external pull-up) | yes | vendor page“the inputs affect the driver outputs. The nFAULT pin is an open-drain output that is driven low by the chip whenever an over-current, ov” |
Mechanical
| Driver IC package | 16-pin WQFN | datasheet p.1“The DRV8833 is packaged in a 16-pin WQFN • PWM Winding Current Regulation and Current” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| Current-sense pads sized for 1206 resistors | 1206 | vendor page“nt, as indicated in the image below. The pads are sized for 1206 surface-mount resistors. Refer to the DRV8833 datasheet for” |
| Included headers | 1x8-pin breakaway 0.1″ male headers | vendor page“and other components connected to it. Included hardware Two 1x8-pin breakaway 0.1″ male headers are included with the DRV8833 dual motor driver carrier, wh” |
Compliance & certification
| RoHS | RoHS | datasheet p.1“package with PowerPAD™ (Eco-friendly: RoHS & no Limiting” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| ESD rating, HBM (V) | ±4000 | datasheet p.5“er ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001, all pins (1) ±4000 Electrostatic V(ESD)” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
General
| Channels | dual | vendor page“pat qty  Save This tiny breakout board for TI’s DRV8833 dual motor driver can deliver 1.2 A per channel continuously (2” |
| Motor supply range | 2.7 to 10.8 V | datasheet p.1“tage Range: provided. 2.7 to 10.8 V” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| Peak output current / channel | 2 A | datasheet p.1“driver block of each H-bridge consists of – 1.5-A RMS, 2-A Peak per H-Bridge in PWP N-channel” https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdfsha256 3e400e333f08… |
| Continuous output current / channel | 1.2 A | vendor page“eakout board for TI’s DRV8833 dual motor driver can deliver 1.2 A per channel continuously (2 A peak) to a pair of DC motors.” |
Used in
2wd-robot — as motor-driver