Full-bridge DC motor driver provides simple solution for driving and controlling brushed motors

Stocked by Mouser, Maxim MAX14871 full-bridge DC motor driver provides a low-power and simple solution for driving and controlling brushed motors. The motors can have voltages between 4.5V and 36V. This driver has a very low driver on resistance which reduces power during dissipation. This device features a charge-pump-less design for reduced external components and low supply current. The integrated current regulation allows user-defined peak startup motor currents and requires minimal external components. The device includes three modes of current regulation: fast decay, slow decay, and 25% current ripple modes. Current regulation is based on 25% ripple and simplifies the design and enables regulation independent of motor characteristics.