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Frequent questions

  • [FAQ] DRV2700: Flyback Voltage Expected Output

    Part Number: DRV2700 When using the DRV2700 in it’s flyback configuration there are multiples things to consider when trying to approximate what your output will be. Here is the flyback configuration circuit found in the DRV2700 Datasheet: First…

  • [FAQ] DRV2625: Waveform Recording Set-Up

    Part Number: DRV2625 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV2624 , DRV-ACC16-EVM Achieving the right recording set-up is crucial in understanding the haptic effects produced by our haptic driver chip Here are a few things to keep in mind when putting together…

  • [FAQ] DRV2700: Frequency Response

    Part Number: DRV2700 DRV2700 Frequency Response Being able to understand how the relationship between bandwidth, load capacitance, gain, and current limit is critical for getting the output you would expect when using the DRV2700 Looking at these…

  • [FAQ] TI end-of-life (EOL) and obsolescence policy

    With regards to longevity of TI motor drivers, please see the below resources for more information: TI Quality site: http://www.ti.com/support-quality/quality-policies-procedures/product-change-notification.html (please refer to the section titled …

  • [FAQ] Debugging stepper motors

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV8846 , DRV8880 What happens when you connect a stepper motor to the driver and power up the system? Ideally, the stepper motor should begin turning, but what if the motor does not move? How do you find the problem?…

  • [FAQ] DRV10x Selection Guide

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV10970 , DRV10964 , DRV10974 , DRV10975 , DRV10983 , DRV10983-Q1 , DRV10987 E2E FAQ - Quick selection Guide for DRV10x devices TI’s DRV10x family of motor drivers includes gate drivers, integrated MOSFET, and integrated…

  • [FAQ] DRV2624: RTP Mode vs PWM Mode for DRV26XX Haptic Drivers

    Part Number: DRV2624 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV2604 , , DRV2603 What is Real Time Playback (RTP) Mode? - RTP is based on the processor communicating the haptic waveform wanting to be played through I 2 C communication. Digital amplitude values…

  • [FAQ] DRV2624: Closed and Open Loop Descriptions

    Part Number: DRV2624 Hi! One of the most common questions when using haptics drivers is related to the different modes and configurations that our devices support. In general, all our haptics drivers solutions support open and closed loop modes. Depending…

  • [FAQ] DRV2624: Haptics Drivers Selection

    Part Number: DRV2624 Hi, When selecting our haptics drivers products, it is important to compare which features are supported by the devices and which of them are required for the end application. Here there are some useful questions that may help…

  • [FAQ] DRV2624: Principals and Method of Auto-Calibration for DRV2624 & DRV2625

    Part Number: DRV2624 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV2625 What is the purpose of auto-calibration? - The auto-calibration routine is available for the purpose to drive the attached actuator into steady state based on the input parameters for rated…

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