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TMC5160

Stepper motor cDriver 8 to 60V, for external N-Fets with S/D and SPI Interface, 256 µSteps, SixPoint ramp controller, CoolStep, StallGuard2, SpreadCycle and StealthChop2

TMC5160 Block Diagram

TMC5160 Block Diagram — detailed overview of block architecture

PDF icon TMC5160 Datasheet

Web icon TMC5160 Official Website

Key Features

  • 2-phase stepper motors from 1 to several 10A coil current
  • Motion Controller with SixPoint™ ramp
  • Step/Dir Interface with microstep interpolation MicroPlyer™
  • Voltage Range 8 to 60V DC
  • SPI & Single Wire UART
  • Encoder Interface and 2x Ref.-Switch Input
  • Highest Resolution 256 microsteps per full step
  • StealthChop2™ for quiet operation and smooth motion
  • Passive Braking and freewheeling mode
  • Resonance Dampening for mid-range resonances
  • SpreadCycle™ highly dynamic motor control chopper
  • cStep™ load dependent speed control
  • StallGuard2™ high precision sensorless motor load detection
  • CoolStep™ current control for energy savings up to 75%
  • Full Protection & Diagnostics
  • Compact Size 7x7mm2 (body) TQFP48 package / 8x8mm² QFN