TMC2208/2
Stepper Motor DriverThe TMC2208/2 is a stepper motor driver from Analog Devices. View the full TMC2208/2 datasheet below including key specifications, absolute maximum ratings.
TMC2208/2 shares its datasheet with TMC2208, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official TMC2208/2 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
Manufacturer
Analog DevicesCategory
Stepper Motor Driver
TMC2208/2 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Applications | General Purpose |
| Output Current | 1.2A |
| Function | Driver - Fully Integrated, Control and Power Stage |
| Interface | Logic, UART |
| Motor Type (Stepper) | Bipolar |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 125°C (TJ) |
| Output Configuration | Half Bridge (4) |
| Package / Case | 28-VFQFN Exposed Pad |
| Packaging | MouseReel |
| Standard Pack Qty | 6000 |
| Step Resolution | 1 ~ 1/256 |
| Supplier Device Package | 28-QFN (5x5) |
| Diode Technology | Power MOSFET |
| Load Voltage | 5.5V ~ 36V |
| Supply Voltage | 5.5V ~ 36V |
TMC2208/2 Overview
Part: TMC2208-LA (TMC2208/2 & TMC2224/0/5 family) — Trinamic
Type: Step/Dir Driver for Two-Phase Bipolar Stepper Motors
Description: 4.75–36 V DC, up to 2 A peak (1.4 A RMS) step/dir stepper driver with integrated power MOSFETs (LS 280 mΩ / HS 290 mΩ typ. at 25 °C), stealthChop2 silent operation, and a single-wire UART interface.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: 4.75–36 V DC
- Microstep resolution: 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 microsteps by pin setting; up to 256 microsteps via microPlyer interpolation
- Motor current: up to 2 A peak per coil (up to 1.4 A RMS)
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Power bridge repetitive output current: 2.5 A
- Max junction temperature: 150 °C (TJ range -50 to 150 °C)
- Storage temperature: -55 to 150 °C
- I/O supply voltage (VVIO): -0.5 to 5.5 V
- 5V regulator output current: 25 mA
Key Specs:
- Supply voltage range: 4.75–36 V DC
- Peak coil current: 2 A (up to 1.4 A RMS)
- RDSon: LS 280 mΩ, HS 290 mΩ (typ. at 25 °C)
- Microstepping: 2/4/8/16/32 by pin, 256 via microPlyer interpolation
- Abs max repetitive bridge output current: 2.5 A
- Abs max 5V regulator output current: 25 mA (continuous dissipation 0.5 W)
- ESD (HBM): 4 kV for interface pins, 1 kV for handling
- UART baud rate: 9600 Baud to 500k Baud, with automatic adaptation
Features:
- stealthChop2 silent motor operation
- spreadCycle highly dynamic chopper
- microPlyer interpolation to 256 microsteps
- Automatic standby current reduction
- Internal sense resistor option
- Passive braking and freewheeling
- Single-wire UART with CRC and OTP for configuration
- Integrated pulse generator for standalone motion
- Full protection and diagnostics (short, open load, overtemperature, undervoltage)
Applications:
- 3D printers
- Printers, POS
- Office and home automation
- Textile and sewing machines
- CCTV and security
- ATM and cash recyclers
- HVAC
Package:
- QFN28, 5 x 5 mm (TMC2208-LA, TMC2224-LA)
- QFN32 wettable edge, 5 x 5 mm (TMC2202-WA)
- TQFP48, 9 x 9 mm (TMC2220-TA, option)
- HTSSOP28, 9.7 x 6.4 mm (TMC2225-SA, option)
TMC2208/2 Features
2-phase
stepper motors up to 2A coil current (peak) with 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 microstep pin
STEP/DIR Interface setting
Smooth Running 256 microsteps by microPlyer™ interpolation stealthChop2™ silent motor operation
spreadCycle™ highly dynamic motor control chopper
Low RDSon LS 280mΩ & HS 290mΩ (typ. at 25°C)
Voltage Range 4.75… 36V DC
Automatic Standby current reduction (option)
Internal Sense Resistor option (no sense resistors required)
Passive Braking and Freewheeling
Single Wire UART & OTP for advanced configuration options
Integrated Pulse Generator for standalone motion
Full Protection & Diagnostics
Choice of QFN, TQFP and HTSSOP packages for best fit
TMC2208/2 Applications
Compatible Design Upgrade 3D Printers Printers, POS Office and home automation Textile, Sewing Machines CCTV, Security ATM, Cash recycler
HVAC
TMC2208/2 Pin Configuration
The TMC22xx family comes in a number of package variants in order to fit different footprints. Please check for availability.
TMC2208/2 Absolute Maximum Ratings
The maximum ratings may not be exceeded under any circumstances. Operating the circuit at or near more than one maximum rating at a time for extended periods shall be avoided by application design.
| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply voltage operating with inductive load | V VS | -0.5 | 39 | V |
| Supply and bridge voltage max. *) | V VMAX | 40 | V | |
| I/O supply voltage | V VIO | -0.5 | 5.5 | V |
| digital supply voltage (when using external supply) | V 5VOUT | -0.5 | 5.5 | V |
| Logic input voltage | V I | -0.5 | V VIO +0.5 | V |
| VREF input voltage (Do not exceed both, VCC_IO and 5VOUT by more than 10%, as this enables a test mode) | V VREF | -0.5 | 6 | V |
| Maximum current to / from digital pins and analog low voltage I/Os | I IO | +/-10 | mA | |
| 5V regulator output current (internal plus external load) | I 5VOUT | 25 | mA | |
| 5V regulator continuous power dissipation (V VM -5V) * I 5VOUT | P 5VOUT | 0.5 | W | |
| Power bridge repetitive output current | I Ox | 2.5 | A | |
| Junction temperature | T J | -50 | 150 | °C |
| Storage temperature | T STG | -55 | 150 | °C |
| ESD-Protection for interface pins (Human body model, HBM) | V ESDAP | 4 | kV | |
| ESD-Protection for handling (Human body model, HBM) | V ESD | 1 | kV |
TMC2208/2 Thermal Information
The following table shall give an idea on the thermal resistance of the package. The thermal resistance for a four layer board will provide a good idea on a typical application. Actual thermal characteristics will depend on the PCB layout, PCB type and PCB size. The thermal resistance will benefit from thicker CU (inner) layers for spreading heat horizontally within the PCB. Also, air flow will reduce thermal resistance.
A thermal resistance of 30K/W for a typical board means, that the package is capable of continuously dissipating 3.3W at an ambient temperature of 25°C with the die temperature staying below 125°C. Note, that a thermally optimized layout is required.
Table 18.1 Thermal characteristics TMC22xx
| Parameter | Symbol | Conditions | Typ | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical power dissipation | P D | stealthChop or spreadCycle, 1A RMS in two phase motor, sinewave, 40 or 20kHz chopper, 24V, 110°C peak surface of package (motor QSH4218- 035-10-027) | 2.5 | W |
| Typical power dissipation | P D | stealthChop or spreadCycle, 0.7A RMS in two phase motor, sinewave, 40 or 20kHz chopper, 24V, 68°C peak surface of package (motor QSH4218-035-10- 027) | 1.36 | W |
| Thermal resistance junction to ambient on a multilayer board QFN28 | R TMJA | Dual signal and two internal power plane board (2s2p) as defined in JEDEC EIA JESD51-5 and JESD51-7 (FR4, 35μm CU, 70mm x 133mm, d=1.5mm) | 30 | K/W |
| TQFP48-EP | R TMJA | Dual signal and two internal power plane board (2s2p) as defined in JEDEC EIA JESD51-5 and JESD51-7 (FR4, 35μm CU, 70mm x 133mm, d=1.5mm) | 24 | K/W |
| Thermal resistance junction to case | R TJC | Junction to heat slug of package | 6 | K/W |
Note
A spread-sheet for calculating TMC22xx power dissipation is available on www.trinamic.com.
TMC2208/2 Typical Application
Figure 3.1 Standard application circuit
The standard application circuit uses a minimum set of additional components. Two sense resistors set the motor coil current. See chapter 8 to choose the right sense resistors. Use low ESR capacitors for filtering the power supply. The capacitors need to cope with the current ripple cause by chopper operation. A minimum capacity of 100μF near the driver is recommended for best performance. Current ripple in the supply capacitors also depends on the power supply internal resistance and cable length. VCC_IO can be supplied from 5VOUT, or from an external source, e.g. a 3.3V regulator.
TMC2208/2 Package Information
Figure 2.1 TMC2208 Pinning Top View - type: QFN28, 5x5mm², 0.5mm pitch
Variants on the same datasheet
These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| TMC2202 | Analog Devices | QFN-32 5x5mm |
| TMC2208 | Analog Devices | QFN-28 5x5mm |
| TMC2208-EVAL | Analog Devices | |
| TMC2208-LA | Analog Devices | 28-VFQFN Exposed Pad |
| TMC2208-LA-T | Analog Devices | 28-VFQFN Exposed Pad |
| TMC2220 | Analog Devices | — |
| TMC2224 | Analog Devices | — |
| TMC2225 | Analog Devices | HTSSOP-28 |
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