TMC5130A DATASHEET (Rev. 1.14 / 2017-MAY-15)
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33 Design Philosophy
We feel that this is one of the coolest chips which we did within the last years. The TMC50XX and
TMC5130 family brings premium functionality, reliability and coherence previously reserved to costly
motion control units to smart applications. Integration at street level cost was possible by squeezing
know-how into a few mm² of layout using one of the most modern smart power processes. The IC
comprises all the knowledge gained from designing motion controller and driver chips and complex
motion control systems for more than 20 years. We are often asked if our motion controllers contain
software – they definitely do not. The reason is that sharing resources in software leads to complex
timing constraints and can create interrelations between parts which should not be related. This
makes debugging of software so difficult. Therefore, the IC is completely designed as a hardware
solution, i.e. each internal calculation uses a specially designed dedicated arithmetic unit. The basic
philosophy is to integrate all real-time critical functionality in hardware, and to leave additional
starting points for highest flexibility. Parts of the design go back to previous ICs, starting from the
TMC453 motion controller developed in 1997. Our deep involvement, practical testing and the stable
team ensure a high level of confidence and functional safety.
Bernhard Dwersteg, CTO and founder
34 Disclaimer
TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG does not authorize or warrant any of its products for use in
life support systems, without the specific written consent of TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co.
KG. Life support systems are equipment intended to support or sustain life, and whose failure to
perform, when properly used in accordance with instructions provided, can be reasonably expected to
result in personal injury or death.
Information given in this data sheet is believed to be accurate and reliable. However no responsibility
is assumed for the consequences of its use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of
third parties which may result from its use.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
All trademarks used are property of their respective owners.
35 ESD Sensitive Device
The TMC5130A is an ESD sensitive CMOS device sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Take special care
to use adequate grounding of personnel and machines in manual handling. After soldering the
devices to the board, ESD requirements are more relaxed. Failure to do so can result in defect or
decreased reliability.
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