A4988 IC - (SMD Package) - Stepper Motor Driver IC

The A4988 is a complete microstepping motor driver with a built-in translator, designed to operate bipolar stepper motors in full-, half-, quarter-, eighth-, and sixteenth-step modes. It offers an output drive capacity of up to 35 V and ±2 A, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. The driver includes a fixed off-time current regulator that operates in slow or mixed decay modes, enhancing performance and reducing audible motor noise.

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Note:

1. Product Images are shown for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product.
2. For Technical Specifications about the IC go through the Datasheet in the Attachment section.

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Features:

1. Adjustable Current Limiting: Includes a potentiometer to set the maximum current output, enabling compatibility with various stepper motors and optimizing performance.
2. Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protection: Features built-in protection mechanisms to prevent damage from excessive current and temperature, enhancing reliability.
3. Operating Voltage Range: Operates from 8V to 35V, providing flexibility for different power supply configurations.
4. Output Drive Capacity: Capable of delivering up to approximately 1A per phase without a heat sink or forced air flow; rated for 2A per coil with sufficient additional cooling.
5. Simple Control Interface: Utilizes a straightforward STEP and DIRECTION interface for easy integration into control systems.

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Package Includes:

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