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TMCM-3216: 3-Axis Stepper Motor Controller/Driver Module

Motor Controllers22 Aug 2025
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The TMCM-3216 is a compact, 3-axis bipolar stepper motor controller and standalone driver board. It supports up to three bipolar stepper motors with up to 2ARMS motor coil current and offers single-supply operation with typical 24VDC (10V–30V range).

In the TMCM-3216, there are separate reference/stop switches and incremental A/B/N encoder inputs per motor axis. Additionally, the module features four programmable digital inputs and outputs that can be configured as push-pull or high-side outputs. Two analog inputs support 0V–10V signals.
 
A USB interface is available for configuration and updates. The RS485 and CAN bus interfaces can be used for in-system communication and daisy-chaining boards to simplify wiring through bus connectors at each end of the board.

Key Features and Benefits

  • 3-Axis Stepper Motor Controller/Driver
  • 24V (10V–30V) Supply Voltage Range
  • 3x 1.5ARMS (2ARMS Peak) Motor Current
  • Eight-Point Hardware Ramp Generator
  • StealthChop™/SpreadCycle™
  • REFL/REFR Reference Switch Inputs per Motor Axis
  • A/B/N Encoder Input per Motor Axis
  • 4x DIGITAL_IN/OUT, 24V Push-Pull or High-Side
  • 2 ANALOG_IN, 0V–10V
  • RS485/CAN/USB Interfaces
  • 85mm x 55mm (Credit-Card Size)
  • Automatic Board Address Assignment at Power-Up (Optional)
  • TMCL, CANopen

Applications

  • Industrial Automation
  • Laboratory Automation
  • Medical Devices

Evaluation Board

The TMCM-3216 can be evaluated with the TMCL-IDE evaluation software.

Block Diagrams and Tables

TMCM-3216: Three identical circuit boards are displayed in a row, each featuring multiple capacitors, resistors, and wiring connections. The boards are connected with red, green, and blue wires.

Article Tags

Analog Devices
Medical & Healthcare
Automation
Motor Control

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