DRV8876NPWPR Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The DRV8876NPWPR is an integrated motor driver IC manufactured by Texas Instruments, classified as a Power Management (PMIC) component. This unipolar motor driver features NMOS PWM technology in a 16-HTSSOP package and is designed for brushed DC motor and stepper motor applications. The device integrates both control and power stage functionality with a fully integrated half-bridge output configuration. Product status is Active, with 10,100 units currently in stock.

Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical and mechanical parameters are maintained across packaging and tape formats, enabling flexible procurement and supply chain optimization without functional compromise.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer	Texas Instruments
Base Product Number	DRV8876
Category	Power Management (PMIC)
Motor Type - Stepper	Unipolar
Motor Type - AC, DC	Brushed DC
Function	Driver - Fully Integrated, Control and Power Stage
Output Configuration	Half Bridge (2)
Interface	PWM
Technology	NMOS
Current - Output	4.6A
Voltage - Supply	0V ~ 5.5V
Voltage - Load	4.5V ~ 37V
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 125°C (TA)
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
Package / Case	16-PowerTSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
Supplier Device Package	16-HTSSOP
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	3 (168 Hours)
REACH Status	REACH Unaffected
Product Status	Active

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the DRV8876NPWPR are identified based on identical electrical and mechanical specifications across the following critical parameters:

Base product number: DRV8876
Motor driver function: Fully integrated control and power stage
Output configuration: Half bridge (2)
Interface technology: PWM with NMOS
Motor compatibility: Unipolar stepper and brushed DC
Electrical ratings: 4.6A output current, 0V–5.5V supply, 4.5V–37V load voltage
Operating temperature range: -40°C to 125°C
Package type: 16-PowerTSSOP (16-HTSSOP)
Compliance: ROHS3, REACH Unaffected

Substitution differences are limited to packaging format (Cut Tape & Digi-Reel® versus Tape & Reel) and associated part number suffixes (NPWPR, NPWPT, PWPR, PWPT), which do not affect electrical performance or functional compatibility.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	DRV8876NPWPR	DRV8876NPWPT	DRV8876PWPR	DRV8876PWPT
Manufacturer	Texas Instruments	Texas Instruments	Texas Instruments	Texas Instruments
Packaging	Cut Tape (CT) & Digi-Reel®	Tape & Reel (TR)	Cut Tape (CT) & Digi-Reel®	Tape & Reel (TR)
Inventory (Pcs)	10,100	1,742	55,750	2,827
Motor Type - Stepper	Unipolar	Unipolar	Unipolar	Unipolar
Motor Type - AC, DC	Brushed DC	Brushed DC	Brushed DC	Brushed DC
Function	Driver - Fully Integrated, Control and Power Stage	Driver - Fully Integrated, Control and Power Stage	Driver - Fully Integrated, Control and Power Stage	Driver - Fully Integrated, Control and Power Stage
Output Configuration	Half Bridge (2)	Half Bridge (2)	Half Bridge (2)	Half Bridge (2)
Interface	PWM	PWM	PWM	PWM
Technology	NMOS	NMOS	NMOS	NMOS
Current - Output	4.6A	4.6A	4.6A	4.6A
Voltage - Supply	0V ~ 5.5V	0V ~ 5.5V	0V ~ 5.5V	0V ~ 5.5V
Voltage - Load	4.5V ~ 37V	4.5V ~ 37V	4.5V ~ 37V	4.5V ~ 37V
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 125°C (TA)	-40°C ~ 125°C (TA)	-40°C ~ 125°C (TA)	-40°C ~ 125°C (TA)
Mounting Type	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount	Surface Mount
Package / Case	16-PowerTSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)	16-PowerTSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)	16-PowerTSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)	16-PowerTSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
Supplier Device Package	16-HTSSOP	16-HTSSOP	16-HTSSOP	16-HTSSOP
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	3 (168 Hours)	3 (168 Hours)	3 (168 Hours)	3 (168 Hours)
REACH Status	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected
Product Status	Active	Active	Active	Active

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All substitute parts maintain identical electrical performance, thermal characteristics, and compliance certifications. Selection between DRV8876NPWPR, DRV8876NPWPT, DRV8876PWPR, and DRV8876PWPT is determined by packaging and supply requirements:

DRV8876PWPR offers the highest inventory availability (55,750 units) with Cut Tape & Digi-Reel® packaging, suitable for applications requiring flexible order quantities and immediate availability.

DRV8876NPWPR provides 10,100 units in Cut Tape & Digi-Reel® format, supporting standard procurement workflows.

DRV8876NPWPT and DRV8876PWPT are supplied in Tape & Reel format with lower inventory levels (1,742 and 2,827 units respectively), appropriate for high-volume automated assembly operations.

All variants maintain ROHS3 compliance and REACH Unaffected status, ensuring regulatory compatibility across applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are all DRV8876 variants electrically identical?

A: Yes. DRV8876NPWPR, DRV8876NPWPT, DRV8876PWPR, and DRV8876PWPT share identical electrical specifications, output current ratings (4.6A), voltage ranges (0V–5.5V supply, 4.5V–37V load), and operating temperature range (-40°C to 125°C). Differences are limited to packaging format only.

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

A: Cut Tape & Digi-Reel® packaging provides flexible order quantities suitable for smaller production runs and mixed-component orders. Tape & Reel packaging is optimized for high-volume automated assembly lines with continuous component feeding. Both formats contain identical components in the same 16-HTSSOP package.

Q: Can I substitute DRV8876PWPR for DRV8876NPWPR in my design?

A: Yes. Both parts are functionally equivalent with identical electrical and mechanical specifications. The substitution is valid for any application using the DRV8876NPWPR, with selection based on packaging preference and inventory availability.

Q: Are moisture sensitivity levels the same across all variants?

A: Yes. All four variants carry MSL 3 (168 Hours) rating, requiring identical storage and handling conditions to prevent moisture absorption.

Q: Do all variants comply with RoHS and REACH regulations?

A: Yes. All DRV8876 variants are ROHS3 Compliant and REACH Unaffected, meeting environmental and regulatory requirements for industrial and commercial applications.

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