TMC246

Smart Power Microstepping PWM Motor Driver with stallGuard™ sensorless stall detection, protection, diagnostics and SPI Interface


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TMC246 ShortSpec
TMC246 Datasheet
RoHS Statement

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Calculate TMC246 power disipation

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TMC429+TMC24x-EVAL

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Elfa, TMC246
Farnell, TMC246A-PA
Conrad, TMC246A-PA
MotionControlShop, TMC246A-PA

Schuricht, TMC246
Semiconductorstore, TMC246A-PA

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EUR 5.10 @ 1k pcs.

*Suggested Resale Price per unit (EUR) for BUDGETARY USE ONLY.

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TMC236/246/239/249 FAQs
TMC236 to L9935 Adapter
Layout Example
SPI vs. Step-/Direction
Example C code, using microstepping
Conversion from step/direction to SPI using an AVR microcontroller
VHDL Step-/Dir to SPI converter for FPGA
IC Packages and PCB Footprint Guidelines (pdf.)

The TMC246 is a smart power microstepping driver for bipolar stepper motors. The integrated unique sensorless stall detection stallGuard™ makes it a good choice for applications, where a reference point is needed, but where a switch cannot be used. The ability to predict an overload makes the TMC246 an optimum choice for drives, where a high reliability is desired. It provides an SPI™ interface as well as the classical analog / digital control. A full set of protection and diagnostic features makes this device very rugged. The integrated low-RDS-ON TrenchFET® power MOSFETs give an extremely high efficiency and allow driving of a high motor current of up to 1.5A per phase without cooling measures even at high environment temperatures.

The small footprint and high efficiency make the device a perfect solution for embedded motion control and even for battery powered designs.

 

Specifications

  • 2-phase bipolar stepper motor driver
  • Sensorless stall detection stallGuard™ and load measurement integrated
  • Control via SPI with easy-to-use 12 bit protocol or external analog / digital signals
  • Short circuit protection integrated
  • Overvoltage protection integrated
  • Status flags for short circuit, open load, over temperature, temperature pre-warning, undervoltage
  • Integrated 4 bit DACs allow up to 16 times microstepping via SPI, any resolution via analog control
  • Mixed decay feature for smooth motor operation
  • Slope control user programmable to reduce electromagnetic emissions
  • Chopper frequency programmable via a single capacitor or external clock
  • Current control allows cool motor and driver operation
  • Internal open load detector
  • 7V to 34V motor supply voltage
  • Up to 1500mA output current and more than 800mA at 105°C
  • 3.3V or 5V operation for digital part
  • Low power consumption via low RDS-ON power stage
  • Standby and shutdown mode available

Pricing

MSRP* (manufacturer's suggested retail price)

  • EUR 5.10 @ 1k pcs.

*Suggested Resale Price per unit (EUR) for BUDGETARY USE ONLY.

 

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