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ADI TMCM-1690-CAN-EVAL Single Axis FOC Servo Controller Gate Driver Module Evaluation Board

Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd., as a trusted supplier of electronic components, provides customers with the ADI TMCM-1690-CAN-EVAL Single-Axis FOC Servo Controller Gate Driver Module Evaluation Board.

This evaluation board is specifically designed for assessing the TMCM-1690 single-axis FOC servo controller gate driver module. It is not merely a circuit carrier but a highly integrated, ready-to-use complete servo control solution. Its core mission is to help engineers compress complex development cycles from months to mere days.

[TMCM-1690-CAN-EVAL Core Overview: Modular Design Enables Agile Development]

At the heart of the TMCM-1690-CAN-EVAL evaluation board lies the TMCM-1690, a miniature module measuring just 27mm x 22.5mm. Designed by Trinamic, a subsidiary of ADI specialising in embedded motion control, this module is acclaimed as the world's first ‘on-chip servo control system’.

Highly integrated, minimal hardware: The TMCM-1690-CAN-EVAL module integrates an ARM microprocessor core, triple-loop (current, velocity, position) PI control algorithms, a FOC (Field-Oriented Control) servo controller, and a gate driver capable of up to 1.5A. Users need not design control circuits or write low-level driver code from scratch. Simply select external power transistors (MOSFET/IGBT) based on motor power requirements to build a complete servo drive.

Comprehensive motion control interfaces: The TMCM-1690-CAN-EVAL module natively supports incremental encoders, digital Hall sensors, and absolute SPI encoders for position feedback, complemented by a reference switch input. This accommodates diverse requirements from low-cost to high-precision applications.

Robust communication and protocol stack: The TMCM-1690-CAN-EVAL evaluation board provides multiple industrial communication interfaces via modules, including UART (supporting RS232/RS485), CAN, and EtherCAT. Crucially, it comes pre-installed with mature TMCL or CANopen protocol stacks, enabling engineers to control motors directly via high-level commands without handling underlying communication protocols.

【TMCM-1690-CAN-EVAL Key Performance & Technical Specifications】

Core Module TMCM-1690 (Single-axis FOC servo controller gate driver module)

Applicable Motors Three-phase brushless DC (BLDC/PMSM) motors, single-phase DC motors

Supply Voltage Range +10 VDC to +60 VDC (typical operating voltage +48V)

Maximum Coil Current 10A RMS (14A peak)

Gate Drive Current 0.5A / 1.0A / 1.5A selectable

PWM Frequency Up to 120 kHz

Communication Interfaces UART (RS232/485-ready), CAN, EtherCAT

Supported Protocols TMCL™, CANopen, EtherCAT (COE)

Position Feedback Support Incremental encoders (ABN), digital Hall sensors, absolute SPI encoders

Core Module Dimensions 27 mm x 22.5 mm

【Core Value: Why Choose TMCM-1690-CAN-EVAL?】

Revolutionary Development Efficiency: This stands as its most significant advantage. Through the TMCL-IDE integrated development environment provided by ADI, engineers can configure motor parameters, debug PID loops, and execute complex operations such as jogging, homing, and trajectory runs directly within a graphical interface by connecting to a computer via CAN or serial port. This approach eliminates the need for cumbersome low-level code development. Official documentation indicates this reduces development time for high-performance servo systems to ‘within three days’.

Exceptional Performance: The TMCM-1690-CAN-EVA's integrated high-performance FOC algorithm delivers smooth, quiet, and efficient torque control. It ensures vibration-free operation at low speeds, rapid dynamic response at high speeds, and high positioning accuracy. This effectively resolves common issues in traditional development, such as positioning inaccuracies, significant speed errors, and excessive motor heating.

Outstanding Flexibility and Scalability: The TMCM-1690-CAN-EVA's compact modular design allows engineers to easily integrate it into custom power boards or existing systems. The evaluation board itself provides comprehensive peripheral interfaces and power management, enabling users to rapidly build prototypes for functional verification.

Future-proof industrial connectivity: The TMCM-1690-CAN-EVA simultaneously supports CAN, EtherCAT, and traditional serial interfaces. This enables seamless integration into existing CANopen industrial networks while allowing future upgrades to high-bandwidth, highly synchronised EtherCAT real-time Ethernet, providing ample scope for equipment evolution.

【Typical Application Scenarios for TMCM-1690-CAN-EVA】

The solution represented by the TMCM-1690-CAN-EVA evaluation board precisely addresses the automation market's widespread demand for compact, intelligent single-axis servo drives:

Industrial Automation: Precision positioning axes in factory automation equipment, conveyor belt drives, and pick-and-place robot joints.

Robotics: Collaborative robots, drive wheels for AGVs, and joint control for robotic end-effectors.

Precision Instruments: Linear or rotary axes requiring quiet, smooth motion in laboratory automation equipment, medical instruments, and semiconductor manufacturing tools.

Commercial Equipment: Drive control systems for products such as electric height-adjustable desks, medical chairs, and automated shelving.

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