DA7281
LRA/ERM Haptic Driver with Multiple I²C
Addresses, Integrated Waveform Memory, and
Wideband Support
General Description
DA7281 is a linear resonant actuator (LRA) and eccentric rotating mass (ERM) haptic driver offering
automatic closed-loop LRA resonant frequency tracking. The feature guarantees consistency across
LRA production tolerances, operating temperature, aging, and mechanical coupling. DA7281 offers
wideband operation that fully utilizes the capabilities of newer wideband and multi-directional LRAs.
The differential output drive architecture and continuous actuator motion sensing enable efficient,
calibration-free playback and minimize software complexity. Featuring wake-up on General Purpose
Input (GPI) sequence trigger and/or I2C activity, DA7281 automatically returns to a low quiescent
current state (typically 0.36 µA) between playbacks. At only 20 % of the idle current of the nearest
alternative solution, DA7281 significantly extends battery life in mobile systems.
To reduce system complexity, an integrated Waveform Memory allows haptic sequences to be pre-
loaded to DA7281. Independent sequences can be triggered, with low-latency (0.75 ms), by the GPI
pin without host interaction. Haptic sequences can also be streamed to DA7281 from an external
source via I2C or pulse width modulated (PWM) signal.
DA7281 actively monitors the back electromotive force (BEMF) while continuously driving and
applies closed-loop Active Acceleration and Rapid Stopping for sharper clicks and a higher fidelity
user experience. This offers significant advantages over existing solutions that need to move into a
high-impedance state during drive to measure the BEMF, which adds a considerable amount of
inactive time to the sequence and lowers the effective click strength for a given LRA.
Key Features
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LRA or ERM drive capability
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Up to four I2C addresses via two address pins
Automatic LRA resonant frequency tracking
No software requirements with embedded
operation
Wideband LRA support
I2C and PWM input streaming
Low latency (0.75 ms) I2C/GPI wake-up
from low power consumption IDLE state,
IQ = 0.36 µA
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Differential PWM output drive
Current driven system to deliver constant
actuator power
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Configurable EMI suppression
Automatic short circuit protection
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Ultra-low latency (0.15 ms) wake-up from
STANDBY state, IQ = 0.8 mA
Ultra-low power consumption, IQ = 0.36 µA,
with state retention in IDLE state
GPI pin for triggering of up to two independent
haptic sequences
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Supply monitoring, reporting, and automatic
output limiting
On-board Waveform Memory with amplitude,
time, and frequency control
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Open- and closed-loop modes
Custom wave drive support
Active Acceleration and Rapid Stop
technology for high-fidelity haptic feedback
Small solution footprint requiring only one
decoupling capacitor in both WLCSP and QFN
Actuator diagnostics and fault handling
Datasheet
Revision 3.1
10-Feb-2022
CFR0011-120-00
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