3977
MICROSTEPPING DMOS DRIVER
WITH TRANSLATOR
The A3977xED and A3977xLP are complete microstepping motor drivers
with built-in translator. They are designed to operate bipolar stepper motors in
full-, half-, quarter-, and eighth-step modes, with output drive capability of 35
V and ±2.5 A. The A3977 includes a fixed off-time current regulator that has
the ability to operate in slow-, fast-, or mixed-decay modes. This current-
decay control scheme results in reduced audible motor noise, increased step
accuracy, and reduced power dissipation.
A3977xED
(PLCC)
4
3
2
1
41
6
5
44
43
BB1
42
40
V
NC
NC
NC
7
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
CP
CP
2
8
The translator is the key to the easy implementation of the A3977. By
simply inputting one pulse on the STEP input the motor will take one step
(full, half, quarter, or eighth depending on two logic inputs). There are no
phase-sequence tables, high-frequency control lines, or complex interfaces to
program. The A3977 interface is an ideal fit for applications where a complex
µP is unavailable or over-burdened.
PWM
TIMER
PFD
1
9
RC
1
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
VCP
GND
GND
GND
REF
GND
GND
GND
REG
VREG
÷8
Internal synchronous-rectification control circuitry is provided to improve
power dissipation during PWM operation.
RC
2
STEP
NC
LOGIC
SUPPLY
VDD
NC
NC
Internal circuit protection includes thermal shutdown with hysteresis,
under-voltage lockout (UVLO) and crossover-current protection. Special
power-up sequencing is not required.
V
BB2
18
21
22
23
19
20
24
25
26
27
28
Dwg. PP-075-1
The A3977 is supplied in a choice of two power packages, a 44-pin
plastic PLCC with copper batwing tabs (suffix ED), and a thin (<1.2 mm), 28-
pin TSSOP with an exposed thermal pad (suffix LP). The SLP package is
available in a lead-free version (100% matte tin leadframe).
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
at TA = +25°C
FEATURES
■ ±2.5 A, 35 V Output Rating
Load Supply Voltage, VBB ............. 35 V
*
Output Current, IOUT .................. ±2.5 A
Logic Supply Voltage, VDD ........... 7.0 V
Logic Input Voltage Range, VIN
■ Low rDS(on) Outputs, 0.45 Ω Source, 0.36 Ω Sink Typical
■ Automatic Current Decay Mode Detection/Selection
■ 3.0 V to 5.5 V Logic Supply Voltage Range
■ Mixed, Fast, and Slow Current Decay Modes
■ Home Output
■ Synchronous Rectification for Low Power Dissipation
■ Internal UVLO and Thermal Shutdown Circuitry
■ Crossover-Current Protection
(tw >30 ns)..... -0.3 V to VDD + 0.3 V
(tw <30 ns)........... -1 V to VDD + 1 V
Sense Voltage, VSENSE ................. 0.5 V
Reference Voltage, VREF ................ VDD
Package Power Dissipation,
PD................................. See page 3
Operating Temperature Range, TA
(A3977Kx)............ -40°C to +125°C
(A3977Sx).............. -20°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature, TJ ......... +150°C
Storage Temperature Range,
Always order by complete part number:
Part Number
Package
TS ......................... -55°C to +150°C
A3977KED
A3977KLP
A3977SED
A3977SED-T
A3977SLP
A3977SLP-T
44-pin PLCC
* Output current rating may be limited by
duty cycle, ambient temperature, and heat
sinking. Under any set of conditions, do not
exceed the specified current rating or a
junction temperature of 150°C.
28-pin TSSOP
44-pin PLCC
44-pin PLCC; Lead-free
28-pin TSSOP
28-pin TSSOP; Lead-free