TMC5160‑BOB Stepper Motor Driver and Motion Controller Module, 9–36 V, 2.8 A RMS, SPI Step DIR

Product Overview TMC5160‑BOB High‑Power Stepper Motor Driver and Motion Controller Module. Integrated drive and control solution with ultra‑quiet operation, high current capability, and advanced motion features. Suitable for NEMA17 to NEMA34 stepper motors in industrial and automation systems. 1. Product Parameters Controller IC: TMC5160‑TA Motor Type: Two‑phase bipolar stepper motor Supply Voltage (VM): 9–36 V DC Phase Current: Up to 2.8 A RMS per phase Control Interface: SPI or STEP / DIR Current Control: CoolStep dynamic current adjustment Torque Control: DcStep dynamic torque control Motion Control: Integrated ramp generator Silent Drive Modes: StealthChop / SpreadCycle Stall Detection: StallGuard2 Encoder Support: ABN encoder input Capacitor Support: Optional low‑ESR ELCO ≈150 µF Application Motors: NEMA17–NEMA34 2. Pin Function Description VM: Motor power input positive GND: Power ground VIO: Logic supply input STEP: Step pulse input DIR: Direction control input SPI‑SCK: SPI clock SPI‑SDI: SPI data input SPI‑SDO: SPI data output SPI‑CS: SPI chip select EN: Enable input A1 / A2: Motor phase A outputs B1 / B2: Motor phase B outputs ENC‑A / ENC‑B / ENC‑N: Encoder signal inputs 3. Common Questions & Answers (FAQ) Q1: What motors can this driver control? A1: It supports NEMA17 to NEMA34 bipolar stepper motors. Q2: Does it support silent motor operation? A2: Yes, StealthChop and SpreadCycle ensure quiet, smooth motion. Q3: Is external motion control firmware required? A3: No, motion calculations are handled internally by the TMC5160. Q4: What is the maximum current output? A4: Up to 2.8A RMS per phase on the BOB module. Q5: Can it be controlled by SPI or STEP/DIR? A5: Yes, both SPI and STEP/DIR control modes are supported.

• 【High‑Current Integrated Drive And Control】 TMC5160‑BOB stepper motor driver and motion controller; supports up to 2.8 A RMS per phase with 9 V to 36 V supply; integrated MOSFET drive handles higher torque motors; suitable for NEMA17 to NEMA34 stepper motion platforms
• 【Ultra‑Quiet StealthChop And SpreadCycle】 Built‑in StealthChop and SpreadCycle drive modes; reduce motor noise, vibration, and jitter; automatically adapt to speed and load changes; improves smoothness and positional stability in precision motion and positioning applications
• 【Advanced Motion And Load Management】 Includes StallGuard2 for load detection, DcStep for dynamic torque control, and CoolStep for adaptive current adjustment; optimizes motor performance under varying loads; helps maintain smooth motion without missed steps
• 【SPI And STEP DIR Control Flexibility】 Supports SPI communication or standard STEP and DIR interface; onboard ramp generator handles speed and position calculations internally; reduces host controller load; simplifies system design while maintaining precise motion control
• 【Encoder Support And System Expansion】 Integrated ABN encoder input enables closed‑loop position feedback; supports optional low‑ESR capacitor around 150 µF for power stability; compatible with for Arduino‑based controllers and similar platforms requiring advanced stepper control