DESCRIPTION

· The AP1018 is a Dual H-Bridge motor driver IC designed for small motors with a drive voltage up to 18V.
· It features two output channels, enabling control of two DC motors or one stepper motor.
· Capable of handling peak currents up to 4.5A, it supports motors requiring high start-up currents.
· Includes protection circuits such as under voltage detection and thermal shutdown.
· Packaged in a 24-pin QFN (4mm x 4mm) with an exposed pad for enhanced heat dissipation, optimizing space on the PCB.

FEATURES

· Control Supply Voltage: 2.7 to 5.5V.
· Logic Input Power Supply: 1.62V to Control Supply Voltage (VC).
· Motor Drive Voltage: 2 to 18V.
· Maximum Output Current: 1.3A (DC), 3.0A (Peak at 25°C, 10ms every 200ms), 4.5A (Peak at 25°C, 5ms every 200ms).
· H-Bridge On Resistance: 0.36Ω (typical at 25°C).
· Power Saving Function: VM Power Consumption < 2µA at 25°C.
· Includes Under Voltage Lockout (UVLO) and Thermal Shutdown (TSD) circuits.
· Compact 24-pin QFN package (4.0mm × 4.0mm).

APPLICATIONS

· Ideal for driving small DC motors and stepper motors in compact devices.
· Suitable for applications requiring efficient space utilization and thermal management.
· Used in devices that need reliable motor control with safety features like UVLO and TSD.