A3977
Microstepping DMOS Driver with Translator
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
±2.5 A, 35 V output rating
Low R
DS(on)
outputs, 0.28 Ω source, 0.22 Ω sink typical
Automatic current decay mode detection/selection
3.0 to 5.5 V logic supply voltage range
Mixed, fast, and slow current decay modes
Home output
Synchronous rectification for low power dissipation
Internal UVLO and thermal shutdown circuitry
Crossover-current protection
DESCRIPTION
The A3977 is a complete microstepping motor driver with
built-in translator. It is designed to operate bipolar stepper
motors in full-, half-, quarter-, and eighth-step modes, with
output drive capability of 35 V and ±2.5 A. The A3977 includes
a fixed off-time current regulator that has the ability to operate in
slow-, fast-, or mixed-decay modes. This current-decay control
scheme results in reduced audible motor noise, increased step
accuracy, and reduced power dissipation.
Package: 28-pin TSSOP (suffix LP) with
Exposed Thermal Pad
The translator is the key to the easy implementation of the
A3977. Simply inputting one pulse on the STEP input drives the
motor one step (two logic inputs determine if it is a full-, half-,
quarter-, or eighth-step). There are no phase-sequence tables,
high-frequency control lines, or complex interfaces to program.
The A3977 interface is an ideal fit for applications where a
complex microprocessor is unavailable or overburdened.
Internal synchronous-rectification control circuitry is provided
to improve power dissipation during PWM operation.
Internal circuit protection includes thermal shutdown with
hysteresis, undervoltage lockout (UVLO), and crossover-
current protection. Special power-up sequencing is not required.
The A3977 is supplied in a thin (<1.2 mm) 28-pin TSSOP with
an exposed thermal pad (suffix LP). The A3977 is lead (Pb)
free, with 100% matte tin leadframe plating.
Not to scale
Pinout Diagram
A3977-DS, Rev. 13
MCO-0000420
April 11, 2018
A3977
Microstepping DMOS Driver with Translator
SPECIFICATIONS
SELECTION GUIDE
Part Number
A3977SLPTR-T
Packing
4000 per reel
Package
28-pin TSSOP
Ambient Temperature, T
A
(°C)
–20 to 85
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Characteristic
Load Supply Voltage
Logic Supply Voltage
Logic Input Voltage Range
Reference Voltage
Sense Voltage (DC)
Output Current
Symbol
V
BB
V
DD
V
IN
V
REF
V
SENSE
I
OUT
Output current rating may be limited by duty cycle, ambient
temperature, and heat sinking. Under any set of conditions,
do not exceed the specified current rating or a junction
temperature of 150°C.
Range K
Range S
Pulsed, t
w
> 30 ns
Pulsed, t
w
< 30 ns
Notes
Rating
35
7.0
–0.3 to V
DD
+ 0.3
–1.0 to V
DD
+ 1
V
DD
0.5
±2.5
–40 to 125
–20 to 85
150
–55 to 150
Units
V
V
V
V
V
V
A
°C
°C
°C
°C
Operating Ambient Temperature
Maximum Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature
T
A
T
J
(max)
T
stg
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristic
Package Thermal Resistance
Symbol
R
θJA
Test Conditions*
Package LP, on 4-layer PCB based on JEDEC standard
Value
28
Units
°C/W
*Additional thermal information available on the Allegro website.
Allegro MicroSystems, LLC
115 Northeast Cutoff
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.
1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com
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A3977
Microstepping DMOS Driver with Translator
LOGIC
SUPPLY
VDD
REF.
SUPPLY
REF
UVLO
AND
FAULT
VREG
2V
CP2
CHARGE
PUMP
CP1
VCP
LOAD
SUPPLY
REGULATOR
BANDGAP
VBB1
DMOS H BRIDGE
DAC
+ -
SENSE1
VCP
RC1
OUT 1A
PWM LATCH
BLANKING
4
MIXED DECAY
PWM TIMER
OUT1B
STEP
MS 1
MS 2
HOME
SLEEP
V
PFD
SR
CONTROL LOGIC
GATE DRIVE
RESET
TRANSLATOR
DIR
SENSE1
DMOS H BRIDGE
VBB2
OUT 2A
OUT2B
ENABLE
PFD
RC 2
PWM TIMER
4
PWM LATCH
BLANKING
MIXED DECAY
+
DAC
-
SENSE2
Dwg. FP-050-2
Functional Block Diagram
Allegro MicroSystems, LLC
115 Northeast Cutoff
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.
1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com
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A3977
Microstepping DMOS Driver with Translator
Pinout Diagram and Terminal List Table
LP Package, 28-Pin TSSOP Pinout Digram
Terminal List Table
Terminal Name
SENSE1
HOME
DIR
OUT1A
PFD
RC1
AGND
REF
RC2
LOGIC SUPPLYNC
OUT2A
MS2
MS1
SENSE2
Terminal
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7*
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Terminal Description
Sense Resistor for Bridge 1
Logic Output
Logic Input
DMOS H Bridge 1 Output A
Mixed Decay Setting
Analog Input for Fixed Offtime
– Bridge 1
Analog Ground
Gm Reference Input
Analog Input for Fixed Offtime
– Bridge 2
VDD, the Logic Supply Voltage
DMOS H Bridge 2 Output A
Logic Input
Logic Input
Sense Resistor for Bridge 2
Terminal Name
LOAD SUPPLY2
SR
RESET
OUT2B
STEP
VREG
PGND
VCP
CP1
CP2
OUT1B
ENABLE
SLEEP
LOAD SUPPLY1
Terminal
Number
15
16
17
18
19
20
21*
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Terminal Description
VBB2, the Load Supply for
Bridge 2
Logic Input
Logic Input
DMOS H Bridge 2 Output B
Logic Input
Regulator Decoupling
Power Ground
Reservoir Capacitor
Charge Pump Capacitor
Charge Pump Capacitor
DMOS H Bridge 1 Output B
Logic Input
Logic Input
VBB1, the Load Supply for
Bridge 1
*AGND and PGND on the TSSOP package must be connected together exter-
nally.
Allegro MicroSystems, LLC
115 Northeast Cutoff
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.
1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com
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A3977
Microstepping DMOS Driver with Translator
Maximum Power Dissipation, P
D(max)
5.0
4.5
4.0
H
(R igh-
θ
J
A
Power Dissipation, P
D
(W)
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
K
= PCB
28
2-
La
ºC
ye
/W
rP
)
CB
(R
wi
θ
J
t
A
=
h3
32
.8 in
2
ºC
co
/ W
pp
er
)
p
er
sid
e
20
40
60
80
100
120
Temperature (°C)
140
160
Table 1: Microstep Resolution Truth Table
MS
1
L
H
L
H
MS
2
L
L
H
H
Resolution
Full Step (2 Phase)
Half Step
Quarter Step
Eighth Step
Allegro MicroSystems, LLC
115 Northeast Cutoff
Worcester, Massachusetts 01615-0036 U.S.A.
1.508.853.5000; www.allegromicro.com
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