What you need to know about stepper motor driver ICs in reliable and convenient battery-powered devices

Quiet, small, precise and efficient building blocks change the way motors are used in battery-powered devices. From thermostatic radiator valves, to reality capture devices and power tools, to healthcare applications, they inspire imagination and apply reliable concepts to battery-powered devices, bringing convenience to consumers and professionals.

The chip creates rich possibilities through design, enabling simple and intuitive application solutions. This allows us to integrate the chip and settings ourselves without having to have a complete system prototype or the software department to implement various functions at an early stage. The chip has a certain degree of independence, which not only helps to shorten the design cycle, but also reduces the complexity of the system.

Power Tools

Lightweight, versatile power tools driven by brushless DC motors have changed the way people work, and can be found everywhere from gardening to large construction projects. These tools use lithium-ion batteries for increased portability and are transitioning to cordless tools while still remaining powerful. However, lightweight and efficient batteries are only one of the challenges; matching the power and utility of battery-powered tools is equally important. Thanks to Trinamic's dedicated solutions, engineers do not need to consider low-level motion control needs, allowing them to focus on designing efficient and powerful equipment using industrial-grade technology.

Personal Robots

From household chores to educational entertainment, personal robots are increasingly used around the world, creating a thriving and competitive market. Thanks to shrinking component sizes and lower costs, coupled with the increasing popularity of artificial intelligence, today’s sophisticated personal robots are able to handle nearly all household tasks. The field is moving towards edge intelligence, enabling personal assistants to make informed decisions in real time. This trend requires industrial-grade motion control technology. Trinamic motor driver ICs fully integrate communication, synchronization and intelligence to enable personalized advanced robots.

POS Devices

For brick-and-mortar stores, from food trucks to department stores, a reliable system to process all transactions is essential. All physical stores require flexible point-of-sale (POS) systems, such as radios or handheld devices. Such devices can integrate cloud services while meeting the user's hardware requirements. Robust, compact and efficient, Trinamic low-voltage solutions form the basis for long-lasting battery-powered POS devices and improve the user experience for employees and customers. Trinamic kits combine low cost and complexity with the ability to provide higher power, making motion control a breeze.

Camera

Whether ordinary people or professionals, people's demand for cameras is increasing. In security monitoring or online meetings, users want to get ideal images. In addition to image processing capabilities, cameras, pan-tilts and other equipment should also have anti-shake capabilities to produce stable and smooth images. In addition, unnecessary mechanical vibrations may interfere with built-in microphones, resulting in poor video and sound quality. Trinamic integrated circuits integrate multiple technologies into a single-chip solution without the need for any limit switches. Integrated circuit innovation uses reliable building blocks to convert digital information into ideal physical movement.

Thermostatic Radiator Valves

Miniaturization is driving our daily lives and making them more automated. Smart thermostatic radiator valves and HVAC systems use the Internet of Things (IoT) and miniaturized electronics to ensure stable ambient temperatures and prevent energy waste. Trinamic building blocks connect the digital world with ideal physical motion, making the application nearly invisible to the user. Trinamic is the first to embed enterprise-grade motion control technology into low-voltage motor driver ICs while offering a competitive price, giving engineers the best of both worlds for silent, precise, and smooth control of edge devices.

Metering Pumps

In the medical field, every drop of nutrition or medicine delivered to the patient is crucial. Therefore, infusion pumps need to accurately control the flow rate, be free from the influence of fluid friction, and continuously record the dosage. Trinamic's StallGuard is designed for syringe pumps and supports stable and repeatable return without the use of any limit switches. Trinamic's plug-and-play solution is compact, silent and energy-saving, with high reliability and traceability, and can achieve full control of mobile drug delivery equipment.

Recommended products for battery-powered applications

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Stepper Motor Driver • 2A RMS • 4.75..29V • StealthChop2 • StallGuard4 • CoolStep • Low RDSon

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Stepper Motor Driver • 1.2A RMS • 1.8..11V • StealthChop2 • StallGuard4 • CoolStep • Low RDSon • Auto Standby

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BLDC Motor Driver • 1.4A RMS • 1.8..11V • Direct bridge control • Standby power consumption typ. <50nA • Low RDSon • Full protection and diagnostics

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DC Motor Drivers • 2A RMS • 1.8..11V • Up to 2 motors • Standby power consumption <50nA Typ. • Low RDSon • Full protection and diagnostics