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DRV8424EEVM

TIDRV8424EEVM

Texas Instruments
DRV8424 - Motor Controller/Driver Power Management Evaluation Board
Active2 in stock

Overview

The DRV8424EEVM is an evaluation module designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the DRV8424 stepper motor driver. This board supports a wide supply voltage range from 4.5V to 48V and provides a peak output current of up to 4A. It allows for easy performance evaluation of microstepping and current regulation features in integrated motor control applications.

Why Choose This Part

The module features an integrated microstepping indexer and smart tune decay modes to minimize audible noise and vibration. With a high current capability of 4A and support for voltages up to 48V, it handles demanding thermal requirements while simplifying the PCB layout for power stages.

Applications

Bipolar Stepper Motors
Driving standard 4-wire bipolar stepper motors in industrial and consumer hardware.
3D Printers and CNCs
Precise motion control for desktop fabrication equipment requiring quiet operation and high torque.
Textile and Office Automation
Reliable motor driving for knitting machines, printers, and document scanners.
Robotic Actuators
Positioning systems in collaborative robots and automated guided vehicles.

Key Specifications

Type Power Management
Contents Board(s)
Embedded Yes
Function Motor Controller/Driver
Utilized IC / Part DRV8424

Getting Started

Connect a DC power supply between 4.5V and 48V to the VM/GND terminals and interface a stepper motor to the A/B phase outputs. The board can be controlled via an external microcontroller or the onboard USB-to-UART interface using the TI GUI composer tool for quick parameter tuning.

DRV8424 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Function Stock
DRV8424EEVM (this part) Motor Controller/D.. 2
DRV8424RGER Driver - Fully Int.. 5,070
DRV8424EVM Motor Controller/D.. 10

Also Consider

DRV8434EEVM TITexas Instruments - Consider this for similar stepper driving needs that require different current sensing or decay mode configurations.
DRV8825EVM TITexas Instruments - A legacy alternative for stepper evaluation that is widely supported in the maker community.
TMC2209 Evaluation Kit Trinamic - An alternative choice if your application prioritizes ultra-quiet StealthChop technology.