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TMC5160 vs. TMC2209: How to Differentiate?

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Published: 18 April 2022 | Last Updated: 18 April 2022

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The TMC2209 is an ultra-silent motor driver IC for two-phase stepper motors. The TMC5160 is a high-power stepper motor controller and driver IC with serial communication interfaces. This post will unlock the difference between TMC5160 and TMC2209, including their datasheet, pinout, feature, application and more angles from them.

This video provides a step by step guide to fitting them to the two most popular mainboards: the MKS Gen L and the SKR V1.3. It covers specifications, firmware changes, VREF, wiring and jumper settings. Each of these drivers can be setup for sensorless homing so this is covered too.

TMC2209 and TMC 5160: Guide for MKS Gen L and SKR V1.3

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TMC5160 vs. TMC2209 Pinout
TMC5160 vs. TMC2209 Overview
TMC5160 vs. TMC2209 Feature
TMC5160 vs. TMC2209 Block Diagram
TMC5160 vs. TMC2209 Application
TMC5160 vs. TMC2209 Application Circuit
TMC5160 vs. TMC2209 Conclusion
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TMC5160 vs. TMC2209 Pinout

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TMC5160 Pinout vs. TMC2209 Pinout

TMC5160 vs. TMC2209 Overview

The TMC2209 is an ultra-silent motor driver IC for two-phase stepper motors. TMC2209 pinning is compatible with a number of legacy drivers as well as with the TMC2208.

The TMC5160 is a high-power stepper motor controller and driver IC with serial communication interfaces. It

combines a flexible ramp generator for automatic target positioning with the industry's most advanced stepper motor

driver. Using external transistors, highly dynamic, high torque drives can be realized.

They are based on TRINAMICs sophisticated SpreadCycle and StealthChop choppers, the drivers ensure absolutely noiseless operation combined with maximum efficiency and best motor torque.

TMC5160 vs. TMC2209 Feature

TMC5160 Feature &Benifit

2-phase stepper motors from 1 to several 10A coil current

Motion Controller with SixPoint™ ramp

Step/Dir Interface with micro-step interpolation MicroPlyer™

Voltage Range 8 … 60V DC

SPI & Single Wire UART

Encoder Interface and 2x Ref.-Switch Input

The highest Resolution is 256 micro-steps per full step

StealthChop2™ for quiet operation and smooth motion

Resonance Dampening for mid-range resonances

SpreadCycle™ highly dynamic motor control chopper

DcStep™ load-dependent speed control

StallGuard2™ high precision sensorless motor load detection

CoolStep™'s current control for energy savings of up to 75%

Passive Braking and freewheeling mode

Full Protection & Diagnostics

Compact Size 7x7mm2 (body) TQFP48 package / 8x8mm² QFN

TMC2209 Feature &Benifit

2-phase stepper motors up to 2.8A coil current (peak), 2A RMS
STEP/DIR Interface with 8, 16, 32 or 64 micro steps pin setting
Smooth Running 256 micro steps by MicroPlyer™ interpolation
StealthChop2™ silent motor operation
SpreadCycle™ highly dynamic motor control chopper
StallGuard4™ load and stall detection for StealthChop
CoolStep™'s current control for energy savings of up to 75%
Low RDSon, Low Heat-Up LS 170mΩ & HS 170mΩ (Typ. at 25°C)
Voltage Range 4.75… 29V DC
Low Power Standby to fit standby energy regulations
Internal Sense Resistor option (no sense resistors required)
Passive Braking, Freewheeling, and automatic power down
Single Wire UART & OTP for advanced configuration options
Integrated Pulse Generator for standalone motion
Full Protection & Diagnostics
Compact QFN package with a large heat slug

TMC5160 vs. TMC2209 Block Diagram

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TMC5160 Block Diagram

The TMC5160 scores with complete motion controlling features, powerful external MOSFET driver stages, and high-quality current regulation. It offers a versatility that covers a wide spectrum of applications from battery powered high efficiency systems up to embedded applications with 10A or more motor current per coil. The TMC5160 contains the complete intelligence which is required to drive a motor. Receiving target positions, the TMC5160 manages motor movement. Based on TRINAMICs unique features StallGuard2, CoolStep, DcStep, SpreadCycle, and StealthChop, it optimizes drive performance.

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TMC2209 Block Diagram

The TMC2209 covers a wide spectrum of applications from battery systems to embedded applications with up to 2A motor current per coil. TRINAMICs unique chopper modes SpreadCycle and StealthChop2 optimize drive performance. StealthChop reduces motor noise to the point of silence at low velocities. Standby current reduction keeps costs for power dissipation and cooling down. Extensive support enables rapid design cycles and fast time-to-market with competitive products.

TMC5160 vs. TMC2209 Application

TMC5160 Application

Robotics & Industrial Drives
Textile, Sewing Machines
Packing Machines
Factory & Lab Automation
High-speed 3D Printers
Liquid Handling
Medical
Office Automation
CCTV
ATM, Cash Recycler
Pumps and Valves

TMC2209 Application

Compatible Design Upgrade
3D Printers
Printers, POS Office and home automation
Textile, Sewing Machines
CCTV, Security
ATM, Cash recycler
HVAC
Battery Operated Equipment

TMC5160 vs. TMC2209 Application Circuit

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TMC5160 Application Circuit

The TMC5160 motion controller and driver chip is an intelligent power component interfacing between the CPU and a high-power stepper motor. All stepper motor logic is completely within the TMC5160. No software is required to control the motor – just provide target positions. The TMC5160 offers several unique enhancements which are enabled by the system-on-chip integration of driver and controller.

The six-point ramp generator of the TMC5160 uses StealthChop, DcStep, CoolStep, and StallGuard2 automatically to optimize every motor movement. The TMC5160 ideally extends the TMC2100, TMC2130 and TMC5130 family to higher voltages and higher motor currents.

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TMC2209 Application Circuit

The TMC2209 requires just a few control pins on its tiny package. It allows the selection of the most important setting: the desired micro step resolution. A choice of 8, 16, 32 or 64 micro-steps, or from full-step up to 1/256 step adapts the driver to the capabilities of the motion controller.

They implement advanced features which are exclusive to TRINAMIC products. These features contribute to greater precision, greater energy efficiency, higher reliability, smoother motion, and cooler operation in many stepper motor applications.

TMC5160 vs. TMC2209 Conclusion

The TMC22xx and TMC516x drivers have a superior stealth chip mode (stealthChop2) that performs better at greater accelerations.

When the TMC2209 driver is connected to the mainboard via UART, it has a few more features that can be utilized for motor current settings via software or sensorless homing.

When the TMC5160 driver is connected to the mainboard through SPI, it has a few more functionalities that can be utilized for motor current adjustment via software or sensorless homing.

If the power-up/down sequences for SilentStepSticks with variable logic voltage (3-5V) cannot be guaranteed, the SilentStepStick Protector is strongly recommended.

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Share this postFrequently Asked Questions

What is the TMC2209?

Ultra-silent motor driver IC.

What is a TMC5160?

High-power stepper motor controller.

What is completely within the TMC5160?

All stepper motor logic.

What is the TMC5160s unique enhancements enabled by?

System-on-chip integration.

What is the most important setting on the TMC2209?

The desired micro-step resolution.

How to cool the SilentStepSticks?

TMC2209: A small heat sink on the top PCB side can handle currents up to 1A RMS. Use a heat sink that nearly fills the top PCB side and a cooling fan for greater currents.TMC5160: A decent air circulation is sufficient for currents up to 2A RMS, but a cooling fan is required for greater currents. External MOSFETs and shunt resistors on the TMC5160 must be cooled.RELATED POSTS

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