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What is new in the TMC5262 and why is it a Game Changer for Stepper motors?

		
	
				

			

									
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                The user inquires about the special features of StealthChop+ in the TMC5262. The final answer highlights that StealthChop+ provides precise load feedback and stall detection over a wide velocity range, improves energy efficiency, and dampens resonance. This is achieved through a servo-like motor operation using FOC control, which controls motor power based on mechanical load without requiring a velocity and position regulation loop. The TMC5262 also features an extremely compact and powerful driver stage, contributing to its small size and reduced power dissipation.
                        	    

                
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TRINAMIC brought SpreadCycle with the TMC262 in 2012 and StealthChop in 2015 with the TMC5130. What is the Special about StealthChop+?

			

			
									
		                             
                        

    

                                            
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    The TMC5262 brings a number of known highlights - e.g., the eight-point ramp generator inherited from TMC5240 and TriCoder inherited from TMC5272
    

    Its Game-Changing Highlights are driven by StealthChop+:
    

      

    • Precise load feedback and stall detection in unprecedented velocity range
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    • Energy efficiency by principle
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    • Resonance dampening by principle
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    How is this achieved?
    

      

    • Servo-like motor operation using FOC control: Motor power becomes controlled as required by momentary mechanical load, only.
      Merging the best of servo and stepper principle, motor position still is directly given by the set point! In contrast to a servo, the is no velocity and position regulation loop required.
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    • With this, the TMC5262 is the first stepper motor driver to overcome the principle of over dimensioning motor and drive current by 30-50%
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    • With this, motor, motor driver, and power supply significantly cut power dissipation to half or less. 
      As a bonus, this enables higher torque with a smaller motor and smaller power supply. 
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    Why is the IC so tiny compared to previous designs?
    

      

    • Extremely compact and powerful driver stage in a new type of near chip-scale package
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    • StealthChop+ principle helps keeping the driver cool by drastic reduction of mean motor current.
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