POWER DRIVER FOR STEPPER MOTORS
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
TMC260C & TMC261C DATASHEET
Highly efficient stepper drivers for two-phase motors with state-of-the-art features. Compatible
upgrade to TMC260A and TMC261A. Up to 2 A motor coil current. Step/Dir Interface and SPI.
APPLICATIONS
Textile, Sewing Machines
Factory Automation
Lab Automation
Liquid Handling
Medical
Office Automation
Printer and Scanner
CCTV, Security
ATM, Cash recycler
POS
Pumps and Valves
Heliostat Controller
CNC Machines
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Drive Capability up to 2A motor current
DESCRIPTION
Highest Voltage 5V to 60V (TMC261) or 5V to 40V (TMC260)
Highest Resolution up to 256 microsteps per full step
Compact Size 10x10mm QFP-44 package
The TMC260 and TMC261 drivers for two-
phase stepper motors offer an industry-
leading feature set, including high-
resolution microstepping, sensorless me-
chanical load measurement, load-adaptive
power optimization, and low-resonance
chopper operation. Standard SPI™ and
STEP/DIR interfaces simplify communi-
cation. Integrated power MOSFETs handle
motor currents up to 2A per coil. In-
tegrated protection and diagnostic features
support robust and reliable operation. High
integration, high energy efficiency and
small form factor enable miniaturized
designs with low external component
count for cost-effective and highly
competitive solutions.
Low Power Dissipation low RDSON & sync. rectification
EMI-optimized programmable slope, no charge pump
Protection & Diagnostics short to GND, overtemperature &
undervoltage, overcurrent and short to VS
StallGuard2™ high precision sensorless motor load detection
CoolStep™ load dependent current control saves up to 75%
MicroPlyer™ 256 microstep smoothness with 1/16 step input.
SpreadCycle™ high-precision chopper for best current sine
wave form and zero crossing
Improved Silent Motor operation
Stand Alone option
The new -C types TMC260C & TMC261C im-
prove motor silence and add low side
short protection and a stand-alone mode.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG
Hamburg, Germany