Motor Driver Boards, Modules

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1213 Pololu Corporation	DUAL MC33926 MTR DRVR CARRIER	174
MCDLT35SF Panasonic	SERVO DRIVE A6 RS485 22A 200V W/	2
TMCM-1311 V1.2 TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH	STEPPER DRIVER 3A 10-52.5V LOAD	36
3140 Pololu Corporation	TIC 36V4 USB MULTI-INTERFACE HIG	80
VFD002EL23A Delta Electronics	VFD-EL, 1/4HP 230V, MICRO DRIVE	2
RSE2212-B Carlo Gavazzi	MTR DIN MT SOFT START 220V 12A	1
PB4A002R300 Sanyo Denki SanMotion Products	PB, PB, DRIVER, 2A, TYPE-R, , SI	1
MKDET1505P Panasonic	SERVO DRIVER 10A 240V LOAD	0
VFD220C43A Delta Electronics	VFD-C2000, 30HP 460V, FOC & TRQ	1
VFD45AMS43AFSHA Delta Electronics	VFD-MS300, 30HP 22KW 480V 45A HD	0
G320X DC BRUSH SERVO MOTOR CONTROL Geckodrive	80VDC 20A PID SERVO MTR CTRL	95
M014 M5Stack	SERVO MODULE BOARD 12 CHANNELS	13
MN-SERVO-DAA ICP DAS USA Inc.	DISTRIBUTED MOTIONNET SINGLE-AXI	30
RSWT4016E0V10 Carlo Gavazzi	3PH SSR 220-400V 16A I/P+O/L	2
2900582 Phoenix Contact	MOTOR STARTER REV 0.6A 42-550V	2
VFD38AMS43AFSHA Delta Electronics	VFD-MS300, 25HP 18.5KW 460V 38A	0
MN-3253T ICP DAS USA Inc.	DISTRIBUTED MOTIONNET MODULE, 32	30
3751 Pololu Corporation	RAS PI DUAL G2 MTR DRVR 18V18	11
MADDT1205 Panasonic	SERVO DRIVER 10A 240V LOAD	0
RSWT4055F0V111 Carlo Gavazzi	3PH SSR 220-400V 55A I/P+O/L	2

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