TMCM-1636 Single-Axis Servo Driver

TRINAMIC's TMCM-1636 single-axis servo driver is the perfect board for three-phase BLDC motors and DC motors. Designed for up to 1000 W at 24 V or 48 V, the compact, stacked board comes with various position feedback options as well as customization options. Developed for bigger drives up to 1000 W and 60 A_RMS, it is ideally suited for robotics, lab and factory automation, manufacturing, and patient-handling equipment such as motorized beds, chairs, and industrial drives.

Embedding TRINAMIC's TMC4671 and TMC6100 ICs, the TMCM-1636 achieves high-current loop frequencies to minimize current ripple, enabling powerful drives with extremely high dynamics. Communication takes place via the CAN interface with either TMCL or CANopen protocol, with the TMCL version offering memory for up to 1024 commands for standalone operation. This can all be programmed using the easy and intuitive TMCL-IDE, TRINAMIC's free programming environment for quick setup and tuning of designs to reduce development time.

Thanks to the dedicated FOC servo controller IC TMC4671 featured on the board, the TMCM-1636 allows for a wide range of feedback systems including two ABN incremental encoders, an analog encoder, digital Hall sensors, and SPI-based or RS422-based absolute encoders depending on the firmware option. The module also supports a +5 V_DC supply for external sensors. Further custom firmware options enable specific absolute encoder types interfacing via SPI or RS422.

The stacked board features an aluminum bottom plate with a total of seven M4 screw terminals for effective cooling. On top, it features one IO/interface connector and one brake-control output connector, allowing for compact designs with clean wiring. An integrated overvoltage protection output is added for additional safety.