TMC2226

Product Introduction


TMC2226


The TMC2226 is an ultra-silent motor driver IC for two phase stepper motors. TRINAMICs sophisticated StealthChop2 chopper ensures noiseless operation, maximum efficiency and best motor torque. Its fast current regulation and optional combination with SpreadCycle allow highly dynamic motion while adding. StallGuard for sensorless homing. The integrated power MOSFETs handle motor currents up to 2A RMS with protection and diagnostic features for robust and reliable operation. A simple to use UART interface opens up tuning and control options. Store application tuning to OTP memory. Industries’ most advanced STEP/DIR stepper motor driver family upgrades designs to noiseless and most precise operation for cost-effective and highly competitive solutions.


FEATURES AND BENEFITS



  • 2-phase stepper motors up to 2.8A coil current (peak), 2A RMS
  • STEP/DIR Interface with 8, 16, 32 or 64 microstep pin setting
  • Smooth Running 256 microsteps by MicroPlyer™ interpolation
  • StealthChop2™ silent motor operation
  • SpreadCycle™ highly dynamic motor control chopper
  • StallGuard4™ load and stall detection for StealthChop
  • CoolStep™ current control for energy savings 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


Technical Specifications


Model

TMC2226

Interface

Step/Dir

Configuration

CFG Pins or UART

Native Microsteps

up to 1/256

microPlyer Microsteps

1/256

Logic Voltage (VIO)

3-5V

Motor Voltage (VM)

4..75-29V

Motor Phase Current max

2A RMS, 2.8A Peak

Internal V- Regulator

enabled

RDSon

Voltage on Vref pin


Irms -> RMS (Root Mean Square) current per phase (Irms = Imax / 1.41)
Imax -> Maximum current per phase (Imax = Irms * 1.41)


Note​ 1. Vref measures Gnd and the voltage at the middle of the potentiometer.​ 2. Do not connect the motor when measuring the voltage, otherwise it is easy to burn the driver.​ 3. Power should be connected when measuring voltage, do not just connect USB power supply.​ 4. Please pay special attention to directions!



Micro-stepping


MS2(-)

MS1(-)

Steps(-)

Interpolation(-)

Mode(-)

GND

VIO

1⁄2

1⁄256

stealthChop2

VIO

GND

1⁄4

1⁄256

stealthChop2

GND

GND

1⁄8

1⁄256

stealthChop2

VIO

VIO

1⁄16

1⁄256

stealthChop2


Setting Method


With the TMC2208 Configurator you can change the settings and program the OTP (One-Time-Programmable) memory of a Trinamic TMC2226 via the UART interface.


To run the program:

  1. Install ScriptCommunicator
  2. Download TMC2208.scez
  3. Start the TMC2208.scez file with the ScriptCommunicator: ScriptCommunicator TMC2208.scez
  4. Choose the right serial port and click Connect
  5. Modifications in the Configurator are directly transmitted
Tip​ The OTP bits can be programmed only one time.​ If you enable spreadCycle then TOFF cannot be 0 (null).


Schematic diagram


2226原理图


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Updated on: 03/08/2026

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