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TMC5160-EVAL

ADITMC5160-EVAL

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

The TMC5160-EVAL is a comprehensive evaluation board designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the TMC5160 high-power stepper motor controller and driver IC. It supports a wide supply voltage range from 10V to 55V and features an SPI interface for precise motion control and configuration. The board serves as a physical reference design for implementing advanced features like StealthChop2 for silent operation and StallGuard2 for sensorless load detection.

Why Choose This Part

This evaluation board provides a direct path to testing Trinamic's sophisticated MotionControl and StallGuard features without custom PCB fabrication. It handles high voltage up to 55V, making it suitable for driving NEMA 17, 23, and larger stepper motors in demanding power applications.

Applications

Industrial Automation
High-torque stepper control for factory robotics, pick-and-place machines, and automated assembly lines.
3D Printing and CNC
Precision motion control requiring silent operation and high current handling for large-format additive manufacturing.
Medical Equipment
Quiet and smooth motor actuation for laboratory automation and medical imaging positioning systems.

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

To begin development, connect the TMC5160-EVAL to the Landungsbruecke baseboard and use the Eselsbruecke connector board for signal routing. Configuration and real-time tuning are performed using the TMCL-IDE software, which allows engineers to visualize motor performance and export optimized register settings to their own firmware.

TMC5160 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
TMC5160-BOB BOB 405
Also available as: TMC5160

Also Consider

TMC5160 Breakout Board ADIAnalog Devices Inc. - A smaller, more basic breakout board version for engineers who need to integrate the IC into a breadboard prototype without the full evaluation system.
TMC5160A-TA IC ADIAnalog Devices Inc. - The standalone IC for moving from the evaluation phase to custom PCB production.
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