Local

Bulk Capacitor

Parasitic Wire

Inductance

+

±

Motor

Driver

Power Supply

Motor Drive System

VM

GND

+

IC Bypass

Capacitor

DRV8825

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SLVSA73F – APRIL 2010 – REVISED JULY 2014

10 Power Supply Recommendations

The DRV8825 is designed to operate from an input voltage supply (VMx) range between 8.2 and 45 V. Two

0.1-µF ceramic capacitors rated for VMx must be placed as close as possible to the VMA and VMB pins

respectively (one on each pin). In addition to the local decoupling caps, additional bulk capacitance is required

and must be sized accordingly to the application requirements.

10.1 Bulk Capacitance

Bulk capacitance sizing is an important factor in motor drive system design. It is dependent on a variety of factors

including:

•

Type of power supply

•

Acceptable supply voltage ripple

•

Parasitic inductance in the power supply wiring

•

Type of motor (brushed DC, brushless DC, stepper)

•

Motor startup current

•

Motor braking method

The inductance between the power supply and motor drive system will limit the rate current can change from the

power supply. If the local bulk capacitance is too small, the system will respond to excessive current demands or

dumps from the motor with a change in voltage. You should size the bulk capacitance to meet acceptable

voltage ripple levels.

The data sheet generally provides a recommended value but system level testing is required to determine the

appropriate sized bulk capacitor.

Figure 11. Setup of Motor Drive System With External Power Supply

10.2 Power Supply and Logic Sequencing

There is no specific sequence for powering-up the DRV8825. It is okay for digital input signals to be present

before VMx is applied. After VMx is applied to the DRV8825, it begins operation based on the status of the

control pins.

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