The A4975SB-T is an integrated circuit (IC) component that serves as a motor driver. It is designed to operate bipolar stepper motors in various applications, providing a reliable and efficient solution. Here are some of its key features:
1. High Voltage Capability: The A4975SB-T can handle voltage up to 50V, making it suitable for driving stepper motors that require higher voltage levels.
2. Output Current: This IC can deliver a continuous output current of up to 1.5A per phase. This allows it to drive a wide range of stepper motors efficiently.
3. Microstepping: The A4975SB-T supports microstepping, allowing for smoother and more precise control of stepper motors. It supports full-step, half-step, quarter-step, eighth-step, and sixteenth-step modes.
4. Built-in Protection: The IC incorporates various protection features to ensure safe operation. These include thermal shutdown, under voltage lockout, and crossover current protection.
5. Step Select Input: The A4975SB-T has a step select pin that allows for easy selection of full-step or half-step modes.
6. Enable Input: An enable input pin is provided, which can be used to disable all the outputs of the IC.
7. Sleep Mode: The A4975SB-T also includes a sleep mode, which significantly reduces power consumption when the motor driver is not in use
