STMicroelectronics L6470 dSPIN Motor Driver Datasheet

The L6470 is a fully integrated microstepping motor driver with motion engine and SPI interface, suitable for driving two-phase bipolar stepper motors.


STMicroelectronics L6470 dSPIN Motor Driver Datasheet - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
70
File format
PDF
File size
847 KB
Published
09 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
L6470
MD5 checksum
5040BC768B02D69E52E59CF84B1DFCDB

About this manual

The L6470 is a fully integrated microstepping motor driver designed for driving two-phase bipolar stepper motors. It features a dual low Rds(on) MOS full bridge with accurate on-chip current sensing for non-dissipative current control and overcurrent protection. The device achieves up to 1/128 microstepping resolution through a unique control system.

What's inside

  • Block diagram
  • Electrical data
  • Pin connection
  • Functional description
  • Motor control commands
  • Serial interface
  • Programming manual
  • Typical applications

Specifications

Operating voltage8 - 45 V
Output peak current7.0 A
Output RMS current3.0 A
Microstepping resolutionUp to 1/128
SPI interface speed5 Mbit/s

Frequently asked questions

What motors is the L6470 suitable for?

The L6470 is suitable for driving two-phase bipolar stepper motors.

Does the L6470 include sensorless stall detection?

Yes, the device includes sensorless stall detection as a key feature.

What is the maximum PWM frequency available?

The maximum PWM frequency depends on the oscillator; for a 32-MHz oscillator, it reaches 128 kHz.

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