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DRV8424EVM

TIDRV8424EVM

Texas Instruments
DRV8424 - Motor Controller/Driver Power Management Evaluation Board
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Overview

The DRV8424EVM is an evaluation module designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the DRV8424 dual H-bridge motor driver. This board supports stepper motor control with integrated current sensing and smart tune technology, handling up to 48V input and 4A peak current. It provides a platform for testing sophisticated current regulation and protection features in a compact PCB form factor.

Why Choose This Part

The board features integrated current sensing which eliminates the need for external sense resistors, simplifying PCB layout. It utilizes TI's smart tune technology for automatic decay mode selection, ensuring optimal current regulation across varying motor speeds and supply voltages up to 48V.

Applications

Bipolar Stepper Motors
Evaluating precision microstepping and current control for high-torque bipolar stepper motor applications.
Industrial Automation
Developing motor drives for stage lighting, factory automation, and textile machines requiring up to 2.5A peak per half-bridge.
Robotics
Prototyping motion control systems for robotic arms and CNC equipment needing high-voltage 48V operation.

Key Specifications

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

Getting Started

Connect a 4.5V to 48V power supply to the VM and GND terminals and interface with the board via the provided USB connection. Use the Texas Instruments GUI software to configure step modes, decay settings, and current limits for real-time motor evaluation.

Also Consider

DRV8434EVM TITexas Instruments - An alternative evaluation module featuring a similar architecture with integrated current sensing for different current requirements.
DRV8825EVM TITexas Instruments - A long-standing industry standard stepper driver evaluation board for lower voltage applications up to 45V.