
4.3 Independent Half-Bridge Control Mode (MODE=Hi-Z)
When the MODE pin is Hi-Z on power up, the device is latched into independent half-bridge control mode.
Independent half bridge control is only supported by the DRV821xDSG devices. This mode allows for each half-
bridge to be directly controlled in order to support high-side slow decay or driving two independent loads. The
truth table for independent half-bridge mode is shown in
.
Figure 4-4. MODE /nSLEEP does not require a jumper for independent half-bridge mode
Table 4-4. Independent Half-Bridge Control Mode
INx
OUTx
Description
LOW - turn INx PWM pot completely counter-
clockwise
L
OUTx Low-Side ON
HIGH - turn INx PWM pot completely clockwise
H
OUTx High-Side ON
PWM - turn INx PWM pot in any position
PWM
PWM = 0 -> OUTx Low-Side
ONPWM = 1 -> OUTx High-Side ON
MODE/nSLEEP Jumper and Speed-Adjustment Potentiometers
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