Product Overview
The TB6600HG is a PWM chopper-type bipolar stepper motor driver IC from Toshiba with 50V/5A peak output, 1/16 microstepping, and built-in MOSFETs in a HZIP-25 power package.
Key Specifications
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 8V to 42V (50V abs max) |
| Output Current (peak) | 5.0A (abs max), 4.5A (operating max) |
| On Resistance (per bridge) | 0.4Ω typical (upper + lower) |
| Microstepping | 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 step |
| Control Interface | Clock + direction, enable, reset |
| Chopper Frequency | Set by external resistor (Rosc) |
| TSD Threshold | 160°C (typical) |
| ISD Threshold | 6.5A (overcurrent detection) |
| UVLO Threshold | 8V (typical) |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +85°C |
| Package | HZIP-25 (through-hole, with heatsink tab) |
Features
- Integrated power MOSFETs: 0.4Ω Ron (upper + lower)
- 5A peak output current with built-in H-bridge
- Selectable microstepping: full to 1/16 step
- Clock-direction interface for simple MCU control
- PWM chopper current regulation with external frequency set
- Thermal shutdown (TSD) with auto or latch recovery
- Overcurrent detection (ISD) at 6.5A
- Undervoltage lockout (UVLO) protection
- ALERT output for TSD/ISD fault indication
- Standby function for low power consumption
Applications
- 3D printers and CNC stepper drives
- Industrial automation positioning
- Robot arm and pan-tilt controllers
- Textile and packaging machinery
- Office automation and ATMs