DRV8860APWR Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The DRV8860APWR is an unipolar motor driver IC manufactured by Texas Instruments, designed for brushed DC and stepper motor applications. This fully integrated driver combines control and power stage functionality in a 16-TSSOP surface mount package, operating across a supply voltage range of 8V to 38V with 200mA output current capability. The device is Active in product status and widely used in general-purpose motor control applications. Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are maintained, allowing for design flexibility and supply chain optimization.

Substiute Parts

DRV8860APWR

Texas InstrumentsIn Stock: 2812DRV8860APWR Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

DRV8860PWR

Texas InstrumentsIn Stock: 35455DRV8860PWR Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The DRV8860APWR and DRV8860PWR are parametric equivalents within the DRV8860 base product family. Substitution is valid based on the following criteria:

Both parts maintain identical electrical specifications: unipolar stepper and brushed DC motor driver functionality, 200mA output current, 8V to 38V supply and load voltage range, SPI interface, NMOS technology, and -40°C to 150°C operating temperature range.

Both parts are housed in the same 16-TSSOP package with identical mechanical dimensions (0.173", 4.40mm width), ensuring PCB layout compatibility.

Both parts are manufactured by Texas Instruments and hold Active product status with equivalent compliance certifications: ROHS3 Compliant, MSL Level 1, and REACH Unaffected.

The primary distinction between these parts is packaging format: DRV8860APWR is supplied in Cut Tape (CT) & Digi-Reel® format, while DRV8860PWR is supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) format. This difference affects procurement and handling but does not impact electrical or mechanical performance.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both DRV8860APWR and DRV8860PWR are Active products from Texas Instruments with identical electrical and mechanical specifications. Selection between these parts should be based on procurement requirements and assembly processes.

DRV8860APWR in Cut Tape & Digi-Reel® format is suitable for lower-volume applications, prototype development, and manual assembly workflows.

DRV8860PWR in Tape & Reel format is optimized for high-volume production runs and automated pick-and-place assembly operations.

Both parts carry equivalent compliance certifications: ROHS3 Compliant, MSL Level 1 (Unlimited moisture sensitivity), and REACH Unaffected status, ensuring regulatory compliance across industrial and commercial applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can DRV8860PWR be used as a direct replacement for DRV8860APWR in existing designs?

A: Yes. Both parts are parametric equivalents with identical electrical specifications, output current ratings, voltage ranges, operating temperature range, and 16-TSSOP package dimensions. No circuit modifications are required.

Q: What is the difference between Cut Tape & Digi-Reel® and Tape & Reel packaging?

A: Cut Tape & Digi-Reel® format provides individual component strips suitable for lower-volume orders and manual handling. Tape & Reel format supplies components on continuous reels optimized for automated assembly equipment. Both formats contain the same die and package.

Q: Are there any compliance or certification differences between these parts?

A: No. Both DRV8860APWR and DRV8860PWR maintain identical compliance status: ROHS3 Compliant, MSL Level 1, and REACH Unaffected.

Q: Which part should be selected for high-volume production?

A: DRV8860PWR in Tape & Reel format is recommended for high-volume manufacturing due to compatibility with automated assembly processes and reel-based component handling.

Q: Are the pin configurations and PCB footprints identical?

A: Yes. Both parts use the 16-TSSOP package with identical pin configuration and PCB footprint dimensions (0.173", 4.40mm width).

Q: What motor types are supported by these driver ICs?

A: Both parts support unipolar stepper motors and brushed DC motors with fully integrated control and power stage functionality.