# DRV8833 dual motor driver carrier

Manufacturer: Pololu  |  MPN: 2130  |  Category: motor-driver
Canonical: https://partsgraph.ai/catalog/parts/pololu-drv8833-carrier
Image: https://partsgraph.ai/catalog/img/pololu-drv8833-carrier.jpg (photo: Pololu; sha256 160793e84bed)

## Attributes (each with provenance)

- **Channels**: dual
  - source: https://www.pololu.com/product/2130
  - quote: "pat qty&nbsp 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
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 1) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "tage Range: provided. 2.7 to 10.8 V"
- **Peak output current / channel**: 2 A
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 1) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "driver block of each H-bridge consists of – 1.5-A RMS, 2-A Peak per H-Bridge in PWP N-channel"
- **Continuous output current / channel**: 1.2 A
  - source: https://www.pololu.com/product/2130
  - quote: "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."
- **RMS output current / bridge (IC rating)**: 1.5 A
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 1) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "The output driver block of each H-bridge consists of – 1.5-A RMS, 2-A Peak per H-Bridge in PWP N"
- **Current-chop reference voltage**: 200 mV
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 10) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "with a reference voltage. The reference voltage is fixed at 200 mV. The chopping current is calculated in Equation 1."
- **Low-power sleep mode**: yes
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 1) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "overtemperature. A low-power sleep mode is also • Wide Power Supply Voltage Range:"
- **Paralleled continuous current**: 2.4 A
  - source: https://www.pololu.com/product/2130
  - quote: "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
  - source: https://www.pololu.com/product/2130
  - quote: "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"
- **Logic input compatibility**: 3V- and 5V-compatible
  - source: https://www.pololu.com/product/2130
  - quote: "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"
- **Reverse-voltage protection**: yes
  - source: https://www.pololu.com/product/2130
  - quote: "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
  - source: https://www.pololu.com/product/2130
  - quote: "A peak) to a single motor Inputs are 3V- and 5V-compatible Under-voltage lockout and protection against over-current and over-temperature Re"
- **RoHS**: RoHS
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 1) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "package with PowerPAD™ (Eco-friendly: RoHS & no Limiting"
- **VM abs max (V)**: 11.8
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 5) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "–0.3 11.8 V Digital input pin volta"
- **Digital input voltage, rec. max (V)**: 5.75
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 5) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "–0.3 5.75 V IOUT RTY package continuous RMS or DC output"
- **MOSFET on-resistance, HS + LS (mΩ)**: 360
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 1) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "ons. Motor – Low MOSFET ON-Resistance: HS + LS 360 The device has two H-bridge drive"
- **Sleep-mode supply current, typ @ VM=5V (μA)**: 1.6
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 6) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "VM = 5 V 1.6 2.5 μA VUVLO VM undervoltage lockou"
- **UVLO threshold, max VM falling (V)**: 2.6
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 6) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "2.6 V VM undervoltage lockout VHYS"
- **Input pulldown, nSLEEP (kΩ)**: 500
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 6) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "nSLEEP 500 RPD Input pulldown resistance"
- **Current-control PWM frequency, typ (kHz)**: 50
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 6) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "nternal PWM frequency 50 kHz tR Rise time"
- **Propagation delay INx to OUTx, typ (µs)**: 1.1
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 6) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "VM = 5 V 1.1 µs tDEAD Dead time (1)"
- **Overcurrent protection trip, typ (A)**: 3.3
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 6) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "2 3.3 A tDEG OCP Deglitch time"
- **Thermal shutdown temperature, typ (°C)**: 160
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 6) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "Die temperature 150 160 180 °C (1) Internal dead time. External"
- **Current-sense blanking time**: 3.75 μs
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 10) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "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"
- **ESD rating, HBM (V)**: ±4000
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 5) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "er ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001, all pins (1) ±4000 Electrostatic V(ESD)"
- **Driver IC package**: 16-pin WQFN
  - source: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (page 1) sha256:3e400e333f08
  - quote: "The DRV8833 is packaged in a 16-pin WQFN • PWM Winding Current Regulation and Current"
- **Can drive one bipolar stepper motor**: one bipolar stepper motor
  - source: https://www.pololu.com/product/2130
  - quote: "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
  - source: https://www.pololu.com/product/2130
  - quote: "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
  - source: https://www.pololu.com/product/2130
  - quote: "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"
- **Current-sense pads sized for 1206 resistors**: 1206
  - source: https://www.pololu.com/product/2130
  - quote: "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
  - source: https://www.pololu.com/product/2130
  - quote: "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"

## Vendors

- Pololu: https://www.pololu.com/product/2130 (~USD 10.95, indicative as of 2026-08-18)

## Datasheets

- TI DRV8833 datasheet: https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/drv8833.pdf (sha256 3e400e333f08)

Used in builds: 2wd-robot (roles: motor-driver)

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