TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH

TMC5160 Stepper Motor Controller and Driver IC

TRINAMIC's TMC5160 is a single-axis stepper motor driver IC with serial communication interfaces

Image of TRINAMIC's TMC5160 Stepper Motor Controller and Driver ICTRINAMIC's TMC5160 is a high-power stepper motor controller and driver IC with serial communication interfaces. It combines a flexible ramp generator for automatic target positioning with an advanced stepper motor driver. Using external transistors, highly dynamic, high torque drives can be realized. Based on TRINAMIC's sophisticated spreadCycle™ and stealthChop™ choppers, the driver ensures absolutely noiseless operation combined with maximum efficiency and best motor torque. High integration, high energy efficiency and a small form factor enable miniaturized and scalable systems for cost effective solutions. The complete solution reduces learning curve to a minimum while providing high performance.

Features
  • 2-phase stepper motors up to 20 A coil current (external MOSFETs)
  • Motion controller with sixPoint™ ramp
  • Step/direction interface with microstep interpolation microPlyer™
  • Voltage range 8 VDC to 60 VDC
  • SPI and single wire UART
  • Encoder interface and two reference switch inputs
  • Highest resolution 256 microsteps per full step
  • stealthChop2™ for quiet operation and smooth motion
  • Resonance dampening for mid-range resonances
  • spreadCycle highly dynamic motor control chopper
  • dcStep™ load dependent speed control
  • stallGuard2™ high precision sensorless motor load detection
  • coolStep™ current control for energy savings up to 75%
  • Passive braking and freewheeling mode
  • Full protection and diagnostics
  • Compact size 9 mm x 9 mm TQFP48 package/8 mm x 8 mm QFN
Applications
  • Robotics and industrial drives
  • Textile, sewing machines
  • Packing machines
  • Factory and lab automation
  • High-speed 3D printers
  • Liquid handling
  • Medical
  • Office automation
  • CCTV
  • ATMs, cash recyclers
  • Pumps and valves
Published: 2018-03-16

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Publish Date: 2018-04-25

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