Motor Driver Boards, Modules

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
TMCM-6110 TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH	STEPPER DRIVER 1.1A 7-34V LOAD	170
MADHT1107B01 Panasonic	SERVO DRIVER 10A 120V LOAD	0
2982090 Phoenix Contact	REVERSING RELAY 6A 10-30V LOAD	30101
G210X STEP MOTOR CONTROL Geckodrive	80VDC 7A LOW RES STP MTR CTRL	90
MLDET2310P Panasonic	SERVO DRIVER 15A 240V LOAD	3
DRA4D100E12 Sensata Technologies – Crydom	RELAY CONTACT H-BRG 100VDC 12A	10
CMMT-ST-C8-1C-EC-S0 Festo	SERVO DRIVE	0
3G3MX2-A2007-V1 Omron Automation & Safety Services	VARI FREQ DRIVE 5A 240V LOAD	3
2902746 Phoenix Contact	MOTOR STARTER REV 0.6A 42-550V	0
3G3MX2-A2015-V1 Omron Automation & Safety Services	VARI FREQ DRIVE 8A 240V LOAD	11
3567 Adafruit	RAGEBRIDGE V2 FROM EQUAL ZERO DE	0
VFD300C43A Delta Electronics	VFD-C2000, 40HP 460V, FOC & TRQ	0
MBDHT2510 Panasonic	SERVO DRIVER 15A 240V LOAD	0
2903908 Phoenix Contact	MOTOR STARTER REV 0.6A 42-550V	0
MBDHT2510E Panasonic	SERVO DRIVER 15A 240V LOAD	0
VFD015C53A-21 Delta Electronics	VFD-C2000, 1HP 690V, FOC & TRQ D	1
RSE4812-B Carlo Gavazzi	SSR MOTOR SOFT START 480V 12A	6
2967 Pololu Corporation	MP6500 STPPR DRVR W/CURRENT CTRL	31
MN-SERVO-PA4-EC ICP DAS USA Inc.	DISTRIBUTED MOTIONNET SINGLE-AXI	30
MBDHT2510B01 Panasonic	SERVO DRIVER 15A 240V LOAD	3

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