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TMC5160-BOB

ADITMC5160-BOB

Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
TMC5160 - Motor Controller/Driver, Stepper Power Management Evaluation Board
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Overview

The TMC5160-BOB is a compact breakout board featuring the TMC5160 high-power stepper motor controller and driver IC. It enables precise control of bipolar stepper motors via an SPI interface and supports advanced Trinamic technologies like StealthChop2 for silent operation and StallGuard2 for sensorless load detection.

Why Choose This Part

This breakout board simplifies the integration of high-voltage stepper control by providing a ready-to-use PCB layout for the TMC5160. It leverages the SpreadCycle and StealthChop2 features to minimize resonance and acoustic noise, while the SPI interface allows for deep configuration of chopper and ramp parameters.

Applications

Precision CNC Machinery
Ideal for desktop CNC mills and engravers requiring smooth movement and high torque control.
3D Printers
Used in high-end 3D printing to achieve near-silent motor operation and improve print surface finish.
Robotic Actuators
Provides the necessary power management and motion control for precise robotic arm joints and mobile platforms.
Laboratory Automation
Suitable for liquid handling robots and automated sampling systems that require vibration-free movement.

Key Specifications

Type Power Management
Contents Board(s)
Function Motor Controller/Driver, Stepper
Primary Attributes Motors (Stepper)
Utilized IC / Part TMC5160
Secondary Attributes SPI Interface(s)

Getting Started

Connect the board to a microcontroller via the SPI pins and provide a dedicated motor power supply to the VM pin. Engineers should utilize the TMC5160-EVAL software tools or the Trinamic API to configure motion profiles and current settings before deploying firmware.

TMC5160 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
TMC5160-EVAL EVAL 71
Also available as: TMC5160

Also Consider

TMC5130A-BOB ADIAnalog Devices Inc. - An alternative breakout board for applications requiring integrated power MOSFETs for smaller motors while maintaining the same motion controller features.

Categories

Motor & Motion Control > Servo & BLDC Drivers
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