Motor Driver Boards, Modules

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
2908693 Phoenix Contact	MOTOR STARTER REVERSING 9A	37
MCDHT3520 Panasonic	SERVO DRIVER 30A 240V LOAD	8
OMD34B OMS Motion	MICROSTEP DRIVE, 7A, 1/256 STEP	10
1367 Pololu Corporation	HIGH-POWER MTR CTRL G2 24V19	129
2865492 Phoenix Contact	SOLENOID DRIVER 0.02A 5.5V LOAD	34
ECAT-M801-16AX ICP DAS USA Inc.	ETHERCAT MASTER, MAX. 16-AXIS SY	30
2900542 Phoenix Contact	MOTOR STARTER REV 0.6A 42-550V	0
VFD1600C63B-00 Delta Electronics	VFD-C2000 215HP, 690V, FOC & TRQ	0
2900538 Phoenix Contact	MOTOR START REV 9A 42-550V LOAD	4
MCDHT3120 Panasonic	SERVO DRIVER 30A 120V LOAD	1
2519 Pololu Corporation	ARDUINO DUAL MAX14870 MTR DRIVER	163
1366 Pololu Corporation	HIGH-POWER MTR CTRL G2 18V25	119
VFD550C23A Delta Electronics	VFD-C2000, 75HP 230V, FOC & TRQ	0
3132 Pololu Corporation	TIC T834 USB STPR MTR CTRL	65
VFD2A7MS43ANSAA Delta Electronics	VFD-MS300, 1HP 0.75KW 480V 2.7A	1
RSBS2325A2V12C24 Carlo Gavazzi	1PH S/ST 230V 25A 240 CASE 6MM	0
TMCM-3312-CANOPEN TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH	STEPPER DRIVER 3A 9-52.8V LOAD	1
TMCM-1211 STEPROCKER TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH	STEPPER DRIVER 1.2A, 3.1A, 6.0A,	15
M025-B M5Stack	GOPLUS2 DC MOTOR AND SERVO DRIVE	0
DRA4D250E6 Sensata Technologies – Crydom	RELAY CONTACT H-BRG 250VDC 6A	0

Motor Driver Boards, Modules

1. Overview

Motor driver boards/modules are electronic devices that act as intermediaries between control systems (e.g., microcontrollers) and motors. They convert low-power control signals into high-power electrical currents to drive motors efficiently. These components enable precise regulation of motor speed, direction, torque, and position. Their importance spans across automation, robotics, industrial machinery, and consumer electronics, where accurate motion control is critical for system performance.

2. Main Types & Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
H-Bridge Drivers	Bi-directional control using transistor bridges, basic speed regulation	DC motor direction control in robotic arms
Stepper Motor Drivers	Microstepping, position accuracy, torque control	3D printers, CNC machines
Servo Controllers	Feedback loop integration, precise angular positioning	RC vehicles, industrial automation
Brushless DC (BLDC) Drivers	Electronic commutation, high efficiency, variable speed	Drones, HVAC systems
Integrated Smart Modules	Embedded control logic, thermal protection, communication interfaces	Autonomous vehicles, medical pumps

3. Structure & Components

A typical motor driver contains:

Power Transistors: MOSFETs or IGBTs for switching high currents
Control IC: Processes PWM signals and manages commutation
Heat Sink: Aluminum-based PCB or external fins for thermal management
Protection Circuits: Overcurrent, overtemperature, and voltage spike suppression
Connectors: Screw terminals for motor wiring and control interfaces (UART/SPI)

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Importance
Max Continuous Current	Determines motor power capacity (e.g., 5A for NEMA 23 stepper)
Voltage Range	Must match motor supply (e.g., 8-45V for industrial BLDC drivers)
Efficiency (Typical >90%)	Impacts thermal performance and energy consumption
Control Resolution	Microstepping levels (e.g., 1/16-step for precision engravers)
Protection Features	Overcurrent/voltage, thermal shutdown (critical for reliability)
Communication Protocols	CAN, Modbus support for industrial IoT integration

5. Application Fields

Industrial: CNC machining centers, conveyor belt systems
Consumer: Smart home appliances, gaming consoles
Medical: MRI scanner positioning, insulin pumps
Automotive: Electric vehicle powertrains, EPS systems
Robotics: Collaborative robot joint control

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

Manufacturer	Representative Product	Key Specifications
TI (Texas Instruments)	DRV8825	2.5A RMS, 1/32 microstepping, thermal shutdown
STMicroelectronics	L6470	3.0A peak, SPI interface, stall detection
ON Semiconductor	MC33926	3.0A continuous, bidirectional control
Maxon Motor	EPOS4 Compact	50A peak, EtherCAT interface, encoder feedback

7. Selection Guidelines

Match driver current/voltage ratings to motor specifications
Select control mode (PWM, analog, digital) based on system requirements
Consider environmental factors (temperature, vibration)
Verify required protection features (IP rating for harsh environments)
Evaluate integration needs (footprint, communication protocols)
Balance cost vs. performance for volume production

8. Industry Trends

Emerging trends include:

Integration: System-on-Chip (SoC) drivers combining control and power stages
Smart Diagnostics: Built-in current sensing and predictive maintenance algorithms
Wide Bandgap Semiconductors: SiC/GaN transistors enabling higher switching frequencies
Wireless Control: Bluetooth/Wi-Fi-enabled drivers for IoT applications
Miniaturization: Chip-scale packaging for space-constrained applications