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TMC5041-BOB

ADITMC5041-BOB

Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
TMC5041 - Motor Controller/Driver, Stepper Power Management Evaluation Board
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Overview

The TMC5041-BOB is a breakout board for the TMC5041 dual-axis stepper motor controller and driver IC. It facilitates rapid prototyping by providing access to the chip's dual motor drive channels, integrated ramp generators, and SPI control interface on a breadboard-compatible format. The board supports motor supply voltages from 4.7V to 28V and provides up to 1.5A peak current per motor axis.

Why Choose This Part

This board simplifies the implementation of complex motion profiles by offloading ramp calculations to the internal hardware generators. It features a high level of integration, combining two motor drivers and two motion controllers in a single package that operates up to 125 degrees Celsius. The SPI interface allows for deep configuration of drive parameters, including stall detection and current scaling.

Applications

Dual-Axis Desktop Robotics
Ideal for small X-Y stages and robotic arms requiring precise, independent control of two stepper motors from a single controller.
Medical Laboratory Automation
Used in pipetting robots and sample handling systems where compact size and low noise are critical.
CCTV Pan-Tilt Systems
Controls the horizontal and vertical movement of security cameras with smooth ramp generation for stable footage.
3D Printer Actuation
Provides a high-performance drive solution for extruders or axis movement with stealthChop for silent operation.

Key Specifications

Type Power Management
Contents Board(s)
Function Motor Controller/Driver, Stepper
Primary Attributes Motors (Stepper)
Utilized IC / Part TMC5041
Secondary Attributes SPI Interface(s)

Getting Started

Connect the board to a microcontroller via the SPI headers to configure registers and command motion. Ensure the VM pin is supplied with 4.7V to 28V and provide a common ground for logic and power. Utilize the available Trinamic API or motion control libraries to interface with the integrated motion controllers and ramp generators.

TMC5041 Family

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

Part Number Function Stock
TMC5041-BOB (this part) Motor Controller/D.. 95
TMC5041-LA Driver - Fully Int.. 2,003

Also Consider

TMC5072 Breakout Board ADIAnalog Devices Inc. - Offers dual-axis control similar to the TMC5041 but with higher current capability for larger motors.