Motor Drivers and Controllers
Motor driver and controller ICs interface between digital control signals and brushed DC, brushless DC (BLDC), stepper, and AC induction motors. These ICs integrate H-bridge FETs, current sensing, protection logic, and sometimes closed-loop commutation algorithms. Available from TI (DRV), Allegro (A), STMicroelectronics (L), onsemi, Infineon, ROHM, and MPS.
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Browse Motor Drivers and Controllers Products
| PART NUMBER | MANUFACTURER | DESCRIPTION | STOCK | QTY / ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VNH5200AS-E | STMicroelectronics | Motor Driver Power MOSFET On/Off 16-SO | 1,404 | |
| VNH2SP30TR-E | STMicroelectronics | Motor Driver Power MOSFET PWM MultiPowerSO-30 | 2,426 | |
| VNH5180A-E | STMicroelectronics | Motor Driver Power MOSFET Parallel, PWM PowerSSO-36 TP | 35,256 | |
| VNH3SP30TR-E | STMicroelectronics | Motor Driver Power MOSFET Parallel, PWM MultiPowerSO-30 | 51,485 | |
| VNH5019A-E | STMicroelectronics | Motor Driver Power MOSFET Parallel, PWM MultiPowerSO-30 | 836 | |
| VNH5050A-E | STMicroelectronics | Motor Driver Power MOSFET Parallel, PWM PowerSSO-36 TP | 737 | |
| VNH3SP30-E | STMicroelectronics | Motor Driver Power MOSFET Parallel, PWM MultiPowerSO-30 | 8,040 | |
| VNH3ASP30TR-E | STMicroelectronics | Motor Driver Power MOSFET PWM MultiPowerSO-30 | 2,142 | |
| TEA3718SP | STMicroelectronics | Bipolar Motor Driver Bipolar Parallel Multiwatt-15 | 2,839 | |
| TEA3718SFPTR | STMicroelectronics | Bipolar Motor Driver Bipolar Parallel 20-SO | 27,960 |
Top Motor Drivers and Controllers Manufacturers
onsemi
onsemi Motor Drivers and Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
436 parts in this categoryVishay
Vishay Motor Drivers and Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
7 parts in this categoryRenesas
Renesas Motor Drivers and Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
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Infineon Technologies
Infineon Technologies Motor Drivers and Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
161 parts in this categoryNXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors Motor Drivers and Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
110 parts in this category
Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Motor Drivers and Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
213 parts in this category
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Motor Drivers and Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
406 parts in this category
Allegro MicroSystems
Allegro MicroSystems Motor Drivers and Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
10 parts in this category
Diodes Incorporated
Diodes Incorporated Motor Drivers and Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
105 parts in this category
Analog Devices
Analog Devices Motor Drivers and Controllers products are available for part-number review, stock checks, and RFQ support.
49 parts in this categoryAbout Motor Drivers and Controllers
Motor Driver and Controller ICs are specialized mixed-signal semiconductor components designed to act as the power and control interface between digital processors and physical electric motors (including brushed DC, brushless DC - BLDC, stepper motors, and AC induction motors). These integrated devices combine control logic, gate drivers, current sensing, and robust power MOSFETs or H-bridges onto a single die, translating digital motion profiles into physical torque and rotation.
These drivers are vital in robotics, factory automation, automotive actuators, hard disk drives, and cooling fans. Selecting a motor driver requires matching the motor type to the driver architecture. Key parameters include operating voltage range, continuous and peak output current (A), commutation logic (such as microstepping for steppers, sensorless FOC for BLDC), integrated protection (overcurrent, overtemperature, stall detection), and digital interface (SPI, step/direction, or analog).
On Octatronics, find a vast selection of motor drivers and controllers from market giants including Texas Instruments (DRV series), Allegro MicroSystems, STMicroelectronics, onsemi, Infineon, ROHM, and MPS. Download datasheets, compare parameters, and submit bulk RFQs online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Octatronics can help source a wide range of Motor Drivers and Controllers from major manufacturers worldwide, including active production parts, long-lead-time items, and hard-to-find components.
Yes. You can submit a single part number or upload a BOM with multiple parts. Our team will check stock, date code, lead time, and pricing for each item.
Availability depends on the specific part number and supplier source. For important orders, buyers can request packaging photos, labels, date code information, and traceability documents.
Yes. Octatronics supports sourcing for active, end-of-life, obsolete, and hard-to-find components through our global supplier network.
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