7Semi Vikram-1101 11V 1A 1-Ch DC Motor Driver Breakout - DRV8837

The 7Semi Vikram-1101 DC Motor Driver Breakout is a compact and efficient motor driver module based on the Texas Instruments DRV8837 IC. Designed to control a single brushed DC motor, it supports bidirectional operation with speed control via PWM signals. The driver operates from 1.8 V to 11 V and delivers up to 1 A continuous output current (1.5 A peak), making it ideal for robotics, automation, and small electromechanical systems. Its built-in protection features, including thermal shutdown, under-voltage lockout, and overcurrent protection, ensure safe and reliable operation.

Technical Specifications:

• Motor Driver IC: Texas Instruments DRV8837
  
• Motor Channels: 1 (single DC motor control)
  
• Operating Voltage Range: 1.8 V to 11 V
  
• Continuous Output Current: 1 A
  
• Peak Output Current: 1.5 A
  
• Input Logic Voltage: 1.8 V to 7 V (compatible with 3.3 V and 5 V logic)
  
• Control Inputs: IN1, IN2 (PWM or digital control)
  
• Control Modes: Forward, Reverse, Brake, Coast
  
• PWM Frequency: Up to 250 kHz
  
• Low Power Sleep Mode: <1 µA typical
  
• Protection Features:
   – Under-voltage lockout (UVLO)
   – Overcurrent protection
   – Thermal shutdown
  
• Efficiency: >90% typical at rated load
  
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +150°C junction temperature
  
• PCB Type: High-quality FR-4 with 2.54 mm header pin spacing
  
• Mounting Type: Through-hole headers for easy prototyping

Features:

• Single-channel DC motor driver supporting forward/reverse control
  
• Wide input voltage range (1.8 V to 11 V) for flexible motor applications
  
• High-efficiency MOSFET H-bridge design with low power dissipation
  
• PWM-compatible for precise speed control
  
• Fully protected against short-circuit, overcurrent, and overheating
  
• Ultra-low power standby mode for battery-operated devices
  
• Compatible with Arduino, ESP32, STM32, and other microcontrollers
  
• Compact breakout module ideal for small robotic systems
  
• Simple two-pin control for direction and speed management
  
• Robust design with built-in protection for long-term reliability

Applications:

• Small DC motor control in robotics and automation
  
• Battery-powered and portable electromechanical systems
  
• Smart toys and miniature robot platforms
  
• IoT devices requiring low-voltage motor actuation
  
• Electronic locks, valves, and actuator control
  
• Conveyor belts and motorized mechanisms
  
• Educational electronics and motor driver learning kits
  
• Experimental setups requiring compact and efficient motor drivers