Model No: TMC5160A-TA-T
Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated TMC5160A-TA-T
Manufacturer: Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
SEMICON NO.: TMC5160A-TA-T
Package: 48-TQFP-EP
Stock: In stock
Description: Stepper Motor Controller Driver IC Half Bridge (4)
SEMICON NO.: TMC5160A-TA-T
Package: 48-TQFP-EP
Stock: In stock
Description: Stepper Motor Controller Driver IC Half Bridge (4)
Quantity :
| Mfr | Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated |
| Device Type | High-Power Stepper Motor Controller and Driver IC |
| Function | Driver - Fully Integrated, Control and Power Stage |
| Output Configuration | Half Bridge (4) |
| Technology | Power MOSFET |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 10 V to 50 V |
| Motor Type | 2-Phase Bipolar Stepper Motor |
| Output Current (Max) | 20 A |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +125°C |
| Package | 48-TQFP-EP |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Compliance | RoHS Compliant |
TMC5160A-TA-T Stepper Motor Controller and Driver IC
The TMC5160A-TA-T is a high-performance universal stepper motor controller and driver IC manufactured by Analog Devices (formerly TRINAMIC Motion Control), designed to deliver precise, high-power motion control for demanding industrial, medical, and automation applications. Housed in a compact 48-pin TQFP-EP (7 mm x 7 mm) surface-mount package with an exposed thermal pad, this device integrates a sophisticated motion controller with a four-channel half-bridge gate driver capable of driving external N-channel MOSFETs to achieve output currents up to 20 A per coil. Operating from a wide supply voltage range of 8 V to 60 V DC, the TMC5160A-TA-T supports two-phase bipolar stepper motors with microstep resolutions from full step up to 1/256, enabling exceptionally smooth and accurate positioning. The device features multiple control interfaces including SPI, single-wire UART, and traditional Step/Direction inputs, along with an integrated SixPoint ramp generator that autonomously manages acceleration and deceleration profiles, significantly reducing the real-time processing burden on the host microcontroller and simplifying complex motion trajectory programming.
The TMC5160A-TA-T is ideally positioned for a broad spectrum of precision motion control applications where high current capability, smooth operation, and intelligent power management converge. In the industrial automation sector, it serves as the core driver for robotic arms, CNC milling machines, packaging equipment, and textile sewing machines, where its 20 A current handling and SixPoint ramp controller ensure precise multi-axis coordination. Medical equipment applications include liquid handling robots, automated diagnostic instruments, and precision dosing systems, where sensorless stall detection and silent operation are critical for patient comfort and experimental integrity. The TMC5160A-TA-T also finds extensive use in factory and laboratory automation, security camera pan-tilt mechanisms, ATM and cash handling machines, pump and valve control systems, and any application requiring robust stepper motor control with minimal host processor intervention and maximum energy efficiency.
Alternative stepper driver ic models
1. TMC5161A-TA-T: A related family member providing similar motion control capabilities with additional integrated features and pin-compatible architecture for designs requiring enhanced diagnostic or communication options.
2. TMC2209-TA-T: A lower-current stepper driver with integrated MOSFETs and UART configuration, offering StealthChop2 and StallGuard4 in a more compact package for cost-sensitive applications not requiring external power stage flexibility.
3. DRV8432PWP: Texas Instruments' dual H-bridge stepper driver capable of 3 A continuous output per winding, offering a simpler integrated MOSFET solution for designs prioritizing reduced external component count over the TMC5160's scalability.
The TMC5160A-TA-T is a high-performance universal stepper motor controller and driver IC manufactured by Analog Devices (formerly TRINAMIC Motion Control), designed to deliver precise, high-power motion control for demanding industrial, medical, and automation applications. Housed in a compact 48-pin TQFP-EP (7 mm x 7 mm) surface-mount package with an exposed thermal pad, this device integrates a sophisticated motion controller with a four-channel half-bridge gate driver capable of driving external N-channel MOSFETs to achieve output currents up to 20 A per coil. Operating from a wide supply voltage range of 8 V to 60 V DC, the TMC5160A-TA-T supports two-phase bipolar stepper motors with microstep resolutions from full step up to 1/256, enabling exceptionally smooth and accurate positioning. The device features multiple control interfaces including SPI, single-wire UART, and traditional Step/Direction inputs, along with an integrated SixPoint ramp generator that autonomously manages acceleration and deceleration profiles, significantly reducing the real-time processing burden on the host microcontroller and simplifying complex motion trajectory programming.
The TMC5160A-TA-T is ideally positioned for a broad spectrum of precision motion control applications where high current capability, smooth operation, and intelligent power management converge. In the industrial automation sector, it serves as the core driver for robotic arms, CNC milling machines, packaging equipment, and textile sewing machines, where its 20 A current handling and SixPoint ramp controller ensure precise multi-axis coordination. Medical equipment applications include liquid handling robots, automated diagnostic instruments, and precision dosing systems, where sensorless stall detection and silent operation are critical for patient comfort and experimental integrity. The TMC5160A-TA-T also finds extensive use in factory and laboratory automation, security camera pan-tilt mechanisms, ATM and cash handling machines, pump and valve control systems, and any application requiring robust stepper motor control with minimal host processor intervention and maximum energy efficiency.
Alternative stepper driver ic models
1. TMC5161A-TA-T: A related family member providing similar motion control capabilities with additional integrated features and pin-compatible architecture for designs requiring enhanced diagnostic or communication options.
2. TMC2209-TA-T: A lower-current stepper driver with integrated MOSFETs and UART configuration, offering StealthChop2 and StallGuard4 in a more compact package for cost-sensitive applications not requiring external power stage flexibility.
3. DRV8432PWP: Texas Instruments' dual H-bridge stepper driver capable of 3 A continuous output per winding, offering a simpler integrated MOSFET solution for designs prioritizing reduced external component count over the TMC5160's scalability.
