Technical datasheet for the Trinamic TMC5160 high‑power stepper motor driver IC.
The TMC5160 is a high‑power stepper‑motor driver IC from Trinamic that integrates a 32‑bit motion controller, supporting up to 20 A coil current and a supply voltage of 8‑60 V DC. It offers advanced features such as stealthChop2, spreadCycle, stallGuard2, coolStep, dcStep and microPlyer for quiet, efficient, and precise motor control.
The device is available in compact TQFP48 (9 × 9 mm) and QFN (8 × 8 mm) packages and provides SPI and single‑wire UART interfaces, as well as a simple STEP/DIR mode. The datasheet details operation principles, pin assignments, example circuits, register maps, and diagnostic and protection functions for designers and engineers. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Maximum coil current | 20 A |
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| Supply voltage range | 8 V – 60 V DC |
| Package options | TQFP48 9 × 9 mm, QFN 8 × 8 mm |
| Communication interfaces | SPI and single‑wire UART (plus STEP/DIR) |
The TMC5160 can drive up to 20 A of coil current.
It supports an SPI interface and a single‑wire UART interface, and also a simple STEP/DIR mode.