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Texas Instruments DRV8834PWP — Power Management (PMIC / Gate Driver)

DRV8834PWP Stepper Motor Driver IC – 1.5 A

MPNDRV8834PWP
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Texas Instruments DRV8834PWP, fully integrated bipolar stepper motor driver, 1.5 A per bridge, 1/32 microstepping, 2.5 V to 10.8 V supply, 24-HTSSOP exposed pad package.

$3.6200Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Texas Instruments DRV8834PWP datasheet (PDF)
Packaging24-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width) Exposed Pad
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

DRV8834PWP specifications
ParameterValue
MountingSurface Mount
Motor type - AC, DCBrushed DC
Motor type - stepperBipolar
Voltage - load2.5V ~ 10.8V
Supply voltage2.5V ~ 10.8V
Output current1.5A
InterfaceLogic
Operating temperature-40°C~150°C(TJ)
PackageTube
FunctionDriver - Fully Integrated, Control and Power Stage
TechnologyPower MOSFET
ApplicationsGeneral Purpose
Case24-TSSOP (0.173\", 4.40mm Width) Exposed Pad
Step resolution1 ~ 1/32
Output configurationHalf Bridge (4)

Product details

1.5 A bipolar stepper driver with 1/32 microstepping

The DRV8834PWP is a fully integrated bipolar stepper motor driver from Texas Instruments, rated for 1.5 A continuous output current per bridge. The 1/32 microstepping resolution smooths low-speed torque ripple and reduces audible noise compared to full-step or half-step drives. Supply voltage range of 2.5 V to 10.8 V covers common logic rails and low-voltage battery packs, making the part suitable for portable or battery-powered positioning stages. The driver integrates the control logic and power MOSFETs in a single 24-HTSSOP package with exposed pad, which simplifies PCB layout and thermal management.

Package and thermal design note

Frequently asked questions

Can DRV8834PWP drive a bipolar stepper motor?

Yes, the DRV8834PWP is specifically designed for bipolar stepper motors and uses a half-bridge output configuration to drive the two motor phases.

What is the closest functional second-source for DRV8834PWP?

The DRV8811PWPR is a functional peer from Texas Instruments with the same half-bridge (4) output and bipolar stepper support. The DRV8811 has a higher output current rating of 1.9 A and a supply voltage of 3.0 V, but uses a different step resolution set (1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8) — so microstepping capability is lower than the DRV8834's 1/32 resolution. Verify the step resolution requirement before substituting.