NJ DUAL STEPPER OTOR DRIER GENERAL DESCRIPTION The NJ is a stepper motor driver, which circuit is especially developed for use in microstepping applications in conjunction with the matching dual DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) NJU960. The NJ contains a clock oscillator, which is common for both driver channels; a set of comparators and flip-flops imple menting the switching control; and two H-bridges with internal recirculation diodes. oltage supply requirements are 5 for logic and 0 to 5 for the motor. aximum output current is 650 ma per channel. PACKAGE OUTLINE NJD NJE FEATURES Dual chopper driver 650 ma output current per channel Selectable slow/fast current decay for improved highspeed microstepping Specially matched to Dual DAC NJU960 Packages DIP / EP(Batwing) / PLCC8 NJF BLOCK DIAGRA Phase CD R C E NJ CC CC R S Q Logic A B Logic B A RC S R Q Phase CD R C E Figure. Block diagram
NJ PIN CONFIGURATIONS B B NC NC B B E E A A E E A 0 9 A 5 A 8 Phase 6 CD 5 R 5 6 Phase 8 CD 9 R 0 NJ E 0 9 8 Phase 6 CD 5 R Phase CD 5 6 8 NJ D 8 6 5 Phase CD E 6 B B 8 9 E 0 C RC CC C 0 R 9 CD A 5 6 NJ F C CC C RC R 9 R C 0 C CC RC Phase 8 Figure. Pin configurations PIN DESCRIPTION Refer to Figure EP DIP PLCC Symbol Description 8 B otor output B, channel. otor current flows from A to B when Phase 0 E Common emitter, channel. This pin connects to a sensing resistor to ground. otor supply voltage, channel, 0 to 0. and should be connected together. 5 A otor output A, channel. otor current flows from A to B when Phase 6,, 5,6, -,9, Ground and negative supply. Note: these pins are used thermally for heat-sinking. 8,9,8 -,8 ake sure that all ground pins are soldered onto a suitably large copper ground plane for efficient heat sinking. 8 8 Phase Controls the direction of motor current at outputs A and B. otor current flows from A to B when Phase 9 8 9 CD Current decay control, channel. A logic HIGH on this input results in slow current decay, a LOW results in fast current decay, see Functional Description. 0 9 0 R Reference voltage, channel. Controls the threshold voltage for the comparator and hence the output current. Input resistance is typically.5 kohms, ±0%. 0 C Comparator input channel. This input senses the instantaneous voltage across the sensing resistor, filtered by an RC network. The threshold voltage for the comparator is (0.50 /.5) R, i.e. 50 m at R =.5. CC Logic voltage supply, nominally 5. RC Clock oscillator RC pin. Connect a 5 kohm resistor to CC and a 00 pf capacitor to ground to obtain the nominal switching frequency of 6.5 khz. C Comparator input channel. This input senses the instantaneous voltage across the sensing resistor, filtered by an RC network. The threshold voltage for the comparator is (0.50 /.5) R, i.e. 50 m at R =.5. 5 5 R Reference voltage, channel. Controls the threshold voltage for the comparator and hence the output current. Input resistance is typically.5 kohms, ±0%. 6 5 6 CD Current decay control, channel. A logic HIGH on this input results in slow current decay, a LOW results in fast current decay, see Functional Description. 6 Phase Controls the direction of motor current at outputs A and B. otor current flows from A to B when Phase 0 9 A otor output A, channel. otor current flows from A to B when Phase 0 5 otor supply voltage, channel, 0 to 0. and should be connected together. 6 E Common emitter, channel. This pin connects to a sensing resistor to ground. B otor output B, channel. otor current flows from A to B when Phase
NJ FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Each channel of the NJ consists of the following sections: an H-bridge output stage, capable of driving up to 650 ma continuous motor current (or 500 ma, both channels driven), a logic section that controls the output transistors, an S-R flip-flop, and two comparators. The oscillator is common to both channels. Constant current control is achieved by switching the current to the windings. This is done by sensing the (peak) voltage across a current-sensing resistor, R S, effectively connected in series with the motor winding, and feeding that voltage back to a comparator. When the motor current reaches a threshold level, determined by the voltage at the reference input, R, the comparator resets the flip-flop, which turns off the output transistors. The current decreases until the clock oscillator triggers the flip-flop, which turns on the output transistors again, and the cycle is repeated. The current-decay rate during the turn-off portion of the switching cycle, can be selected fast or slow by the CD input. In slow current-decay mode, only one of the lower transistors in the H-bridge (those closest to the negative supply) is switched on and off, while one of the upper transistors is held constantly on. During turn-off, the current recirculates through the upper transistor (which one depends on current direction) and the corresponding freewheeling diode connected to, see figure. In fast current decay mode, both the upper and lower transistors are switched. During the off-time, the freewheeling current is opposed by the supply voltage, causing a rapid discharge of energy in the winding. Fast current decay may be required in half- and microstepping applications when rapid changes of motor current are necessary. Slow current decay, however, gives less current ripple, and should always be selected, if possible, to minimize core losses and switching noise. R s otor Current FAST Current Decay SLOW Current Decay Time Figure. Output stage with current paths during turn -on, turn-off and phase shift
NJ ABSOLUTE AXIU RATINGS Parameter Pin no. (DIP) Symbol in ax Unit oltage Logic supply CC 0 otor supply, 0 0 5 Logic inputs, 8, 5, 6 I -0. 6 Comparator inputs 0, C -0. CC Reference inputs 9, R -0..5 Current otor output current,, 9, I -00 00 ma Logic inputs, 8, 5, 6 I I -0 - ma Analog inputs 0, I A -0 - ma Oscillator charging current I RC - 5 ma Temperature Operating junction temperature T J -0 50 C Storage temperature** T S -55 50 C ** Circuit only. The packaging can handle max 60 C RECOENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS Parameter Symbol in Typ ax Unit Logic supply voltage CC.5 5 5.5 otor supply voltage 0-0 otor output current *** I -650-650 ma Junction temperature **** T J -0-5 C Rise time logic inputs t r - - µs Fall time logic inputs t f - - µs Oscillator timing resistor R T 5 0 kohm *** In microstepping mode, sine/cosine drive where I = 650 cos(q) and I = 650 sin(q) ma, otherwise 500 ma/channel both channels fully on. ****See operating temperature chapter. Phase CD R C E NJ 8 9 0 A B 5 kω I CC CC CC R S Q Logic A B 50 % t on t off R T 0 I Logic 9 B A I I OL t I RC RC S R Q E t d 00 pf CH CC C T 6 5 5, 6,, 8 Phase CD R C E I I I IH I IL I A I C I A I kω IH IL A R CH C 80 pf C C R C R S E A t on f s= t on t D = off t on t off t Figure. Definitions of symbols Figure 5. Definition of terms
NJ ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Electrical characteristics over recommended operating conditions, unless otherwise noted. -0 C < T J < 5 C Parameter Symbol Conditions in Typ ax Unit General Supply current I CC - 8 50 ma Total power dissipation P D = 0, I = 50 ma, I = 0 ma...6 W Notes,. = 0, I = I = 8 ma..6.8 W Notes,. Turn-off delay t d T a = 5 C, d C /dt 50 m/µs. -.0.5 µs Note. Logic Inputs Logic HIGH input voltage IH.0 - - Logic LOW input voltage IL - - 0.6 Logic HIGH input current I IH I =. - - 0 µa Logic LOW input current I IL I = 0. -0. - - ma Reference Inputs Input resistance R R T a = 5 C - 5 - kohm Input current I R T a = 5 C, R =.5. 0.5.0 ma Turn-off voltage TO 0 9 8 m Comparator Inputs Threshold voltage CH R C = kohms, R =.5 0 50 0 m CH - CH mismatch CH,diff R C = kohms - - m Input current I C -0 - µa otor Outputs Lower transistor saturation voltage I = 500 ma -.00.0 Lower transistor leakage current =, E = R = 0, C = CC - - 00 µa Lower diode forward voltage drop I = 500 ma -.0.5 Upper transistor saturation voltage I = 500 ma -.0.5 Upper transistor leakage current =, E = R = 0, C = CC - - 00 µa Upper diode forward voltage drop I = 500 ma -.00.5 Chopper Oscillator Chopping frequency f s C T = 00 pf, R T = 5 kohms 5.0 6.5 8.0 khz THERAL CHARACTERISTICS Parameter Symbol Conditions in Typ ax Unit Thermal resistance Rth J- DIP package. - - C/W Rth J-A DIP package. Note. - 0 - C/W Rth J- PLCC package. - 9 - C/W Rth J-A PLCC package. Note. - 5 - C/W Rth J- EP package. - - C/W Rth J-A EP package. Note. - - C/W Notes. All voltages are with respect to ground. Currents are positive into, negative out of specified terminal.. All ground pins soldered onto a 0 cm PCB copper area with free air convection.. Not covered by final test program.. Switching duty cycle D = 0%, f S = 6.5 khz
NJ APPLICATIONS INFORATION Current control The output current to the motor winding is mainly determined by the voltage at the reference input and the value of the sensing resistor, R S. Chopping frequency, winding inductance, and supply voltage will affect the current level, but to much less extent. Fast current decay setting will produce somewhat lower (average) current than slow current decay. The peak current through the sensing resistor (and motor winding) can be expressed as: I,peak = 0.8 ( R / R S ) [A] i.e., with a recommended value of ohm for the sensing resistor, R S, a.5 reference voltage will produce an output current of approximately 50 ma. To improve noise immunity on the R input, the control range may be increased to 5 volts if R S is correspondingly changed to ohms. (5 ) CC 0. µf 0. µf 0 µf 0 5 8 9 6 5 5 kω Phase CD R Phase CD R RC 5, 6,, 8 CC NJ A B A B C E C E 0 kω kω 9 STEPPER OTOR 00 pf ( ) CC 80 pf 80 pf.0 Ω R S.0 Ω R S Pin numbers refer to DIP package. ( ) Figure 6. Typical stepper motor application with NJ (5 ) CC 0. µf 0. µf 0 µf To P.5 5 6 6 D0 D A0 A WR CS RESET Ref 5 DD NJU 960 SS 8 Sign CD DA Sign CD DA 0 9 Phase 8 CD 9 R 6 5 Phase CD R RC 5, 6, 5 5 kω, 8 0 CC NJ A B A B C E C E 0 kω kω 9 STEPPER OTOR ( ) CC 00 pf 80 pf 80 pf.0 Ω R S.0 Ω R S Pin numbers refer to DIP package. ( ) Figure. icrostepping system with NJU960 and NJ
NJ External components The voltage across the sensing resistor is fed back to the comparator via a low-pass filter section, to prevent erroneous switching due to switching transients. The recommended filter component values, kohm and 80 pf, are suitable for a wide range of motors and operational conditions. Since the low-pass filtering action introduces a small delay of the signal to the comparator, peak voltage across the sensing resistor, and hence the peak motor current, will reach a slightly higher level than the threshold, C, set by the reference voltage ( C = 50 m @ R =.5 ). The time constant of the low-pass filter may therefore be reduced to minimize the delay and optimize low-current performance, especially if a low ( ) supply voltage is used. Increasing the time constant may result in unstable switching. The frequency of the clock oscillator is set by the R-C combination at pin RC. The recommended values give a nominal frequency of 6.5 khz. A lower frequency will result in higher current ripple and may cause audible noise from the motor, while increasing the frequency results in higher switching losses and possibly increased iron losses in the motor. The sensing resistor, R S, should be selected for maximum motor current. The relationship between peak motor current, reference voltage and the value of R S is described under Current control above. Be sure not to exceed the maximum output current which is 650 ma per channel (or 500 ma per channel, both channels fully on, see Recommended Operating Conditions ). otor selection The NJ is designed for bipolar motors, i.e., motors that have only one winding per phase. A unipolar motor, having windings with a center tap, can also be used, see figure 8. The chopping principle in the NJ is based on a constant frequency and a varying duty cycle. This scheme imposes certain restrictions on motor selection. Unstable chopping can occur if the chopping duty cycle exceeds approximately 50%. To avoid this, it is necessary to choose a motor with a low winding resistance. Low winding resistance means less inductance and will therefore enable higher stepping rates, however it also means less torque capability. A compromise has to be made. Choose a motor with the lowest possible winding resistance that still gives the required torque and use as high supply voltage as possible without exceeding the maximum recommended 0. Check that the chopping duty cycle does not exceed 50% at maximum current. Since the NJ produces a regulated, constant output current it is not necessary to use a motor that is rated at the same voltage as the actual supply voltage. Only rated current needs to be considered. Typical motors to be used together with the NJ have voltage ratings of 5 to, while the supply voltage usually ranges from to 0. Best for high speed Best for high torque NJ NJ Figure 8. Connection of unipolar motors
NJ General Phase inputs A logic HIGH on a Phase input gives positive current flowing out from A into B. A logic LOW gives a current in the opposite direction. Slow/fast current decay A logic HIGH on the CD input gives slow current decay, a logic LOW gives fast current decay. Heat sinking Soldering the four center pins onto a free PCB copper area of 0 cm (approx..8" x.8", copper foil thickness = 5 µm) permits the circuit to operate with a maximum of 0 ma output current, both channels driving, at ambient temperatures up to 0 C. Consult figures 9 and in order to determine the necessary copper area for heat sinking if higher currents are required. Thermal shutdown The circuit is equipped with a thermal shutdown function that reduces the output current at chip temperatures above 60 C. Thermal resistance [ C/W] 80 0 60 -pin DIP 50 0 -pin EP 0 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 PCB copper foil area [cm ] PLCC package DIP package 8-pin PLCC Figure 9. Thermal Resistance vs. PC Board copper area and suggested layout
NJ TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS d () CE Sat () d ().0 T j = 5 C..0 T j = 5 C.8.6 T j = 5 C.0 T j = 5 C.8.8.6 T j = 5 C..6 T j = 5 C.... 0 0.0.0.0.0.50.60 I (A) Figure 0. Typical upper diode voltage drop vs. recirculating current CE Sat (). 0.0.0.0.0.50.60 I (A) Figure. Typical source saturation voltage vs. output current P D (W) 0 0.0.0.0.0.50.60 I (A) Figure. Typical lower diode voltage drop vs. recirculating current.0.8 T j = 5 C.0 = 6.6 T j = 5 C.0 =...0 0.0.0.0.0.50.60 I (A) Figure Typical sink saturation voltage vs. output current 0 0.0.0.0.0.50.60 I (A) ax allow power is Figure. Power dissipation vs. motor current, both channels driven, T a = 5 C The specifications on this databook are only given for information, without any guarantee as regards either mistakes or omissions. The application circuits in this databook are described only to show representative usages of the product and not intended for the guarantee or permission of any right including the industrial rights.