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choice for applications, where a reference
point is needed, but where a switch is not
desired. Its ability to predict an overload
m a kes the TMC249 an optimum
choice for drives, where a high relia-
bility is desired. Internal DACs allow
microstepping as well as smart cur-
rent control. The device can be controlled by
a serial interface (SPI™) or by analog / digi-
tal input signals. Short circuit, temperature,
undervoltage and overvoltage protection are
integrated.
The TMC249 is a dual full bridge driver IC
for bipolar stepper motor control applica-
tions. The TMC249 is realized in a HVC-
MOS technology and directly
drives eight external Low-RDS-ON
high efficiency MOSFETs. It sup-
ports up to 4000mA coil current.
With additional drivers, motor current and
voltage can be increased. The driver tran-
sistors can be chosen depending on output
current or environment temperature. The
integrated unique sensorless stall detec-
tion (pat.fi.) StallGuard™ makes it a good
Features
g
Drives 2-phase stepper motors
g
Integrated load measurment allows
sensorless stall detection (Pat. Fi.)StallGuard™
g Up to 10A and 75V with external circuitry
g 7V to 28.5V motor supply voltage
g
Low power dissipation via external low
RDS-ON power stage
g
4 bit DACs allow up to 16 times µ-stepping via
SPI, higher resolution via analog control
g Control via SPI with easy to use 12 bit
protocol or external analog / digital signals
g
Status Flags for short circuit,open load,
over temperature, temperature pre-warning,
undervoltage
g
Short circuit, over temperature, over voltage
protection integrated
g
Internal open load detector
g
Mixed decay feature for smooth motor
operation
g
3.3V or 5V operation for digital part
g
Current control allows cool motor and
driver operation
g
Standby and shutdown mode available
g
Slope control user programmable to reduce
electromagnetic emissions
g Chopper frequency programmable via single
capacitor or external clock
g
Only 4 external PMOS transistors required for
unipolar operation
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High Current Microstep Stepper Motor Driver with Sensorless Stall
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