A3983
DMOS Microstepping Driver with Translator
The A3983 is a complete microstepping motor driver with built-in
translator for easy operation. It is designed to operate bipolar stepper
motors in full-, half-, quarter-, and eighth-step modes, with an output
Package LP
drive capacity of up to 35 V and ±2 A. The A3983 includes a fixed off-
time current regulator which has the ability to operate in Slow or Mixed
decay modes.
GND
CP1
CP2
1
2
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
ENABLE
OUT2B
VBB2
The translator is the key to the easy implementation of the A3983.
Simply inputting one pulse on the STEP input drives the motor one
microstep. There are no phase sequence tables, high frequency control
lines, or complex interfaces to program. The A3983 interface is an ideal
fit for applications where a complex microprocessor is unavailable or is
overburdened.
VCP
3
VREG
MS1
4
SENSE2
OUT2A
OUT1A
SENSE1
VBB1
5
MS2
6
RESET
ROSC
SLEEP
VDD
7
8
The chopping control in the A3983 automatically selects the current
decay mode (Slow or Mixed). When a signal occurs at the STEP input
pin, the A3983 determines if that step results in a higher or lower
current in each of the motor phases. If the change is to a higher current,
then the decay mode is set to Slow decay. If the change is to a lower
current, then the current decay is set to Mixed (set initially to a fast
decay for a period amounting to 31.25% of the fixed off-time, then
to a slow decay for the remainder of the off-time). This current decay
control scheme results in reduced audible motor noise, increased step
accuracy, and reduced power dissipation.
9
OUT1B
DIR
10
11
12
STEP
REF
GND
Approximate Scale 1:1
Internal synchronous rectification control circuitry is provided to
improve power dissipation during PWM operation.
Internal circuit protection includes: thermal shutdown with hysteresis,
undervoltage lockout (UVLO), and crossover-current protection.
Special power-on sequencing is not required.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Load Supply Voltage,VBB ...................................35 V
Output Current, IOUT.........................................±2 A*
Logic Input Voltage, VIN ..................... –0.3 V to 7 V
Sense Voltage, VSENSE .......................................0.5 V
Reference Voltage, VREF ………..........................4 V
Operating Temperature Range
Ambient, TA ................................. –20°C to 85°C
Junction Temperature, TJ(MAX).....................150°C
Storage Temperature, TS .................... –55°C to 150°C
*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.
The A3983 is supplied in a low-profile (1.2 mm maximum), 24-pin
TSSOP with exposed thermal pad (package LP). It is also available
in a lead (Pb) free version (suffix –T), with 100% matte tin plated
leadframes.
FEATURES
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Low RDS(ON) outputs
Automatic current decay mode detection/selection
Mixed and Slow current decay modes
Synchronous rectification for low power dissipation
Internal UVLO and thermal shutdown circuitry
Crossover-current protection
Use the following complete part number when ordering:
Part Number Pb-free
Package
Description
A3983SLP
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24-pin, TSSOP
Exposed thermal pad
A3983SLP-T
Yes
26184.29A