JAJSM96 may 2023 DRV8849
PRODUCTION DATA
The first step in configuring the DRV8849 requires the desired motor speed and microstepping level. If the target application requires a constant speed, then a square wave with frequency ƒstep must be applied to the corresponding STEP pin. If the target motor speed is too high, the motor does not spin. Make sure that the motor can support the target speed. Use Equation 1 to calculate ƒstep for a desired motor speed (v), microstepping level (nm), and motor full step angle (θstep)
The value of θstep can be found in the stepper motor data sheet, or written on the motor. For example, the motors in this application are required to rotate at 1.8°/step for a target of 46.8 rpm at 1/32 microstep mode (for Motor 1); and for a target of 23.4 rpm at 1/256 microstep mode (for Motor 2). Using Equation 1, ƒstep can be calculated as 5 kHz for Motor 1 and 20 kHz for Motor 2.
The microstepping level is set by the MODE0x and MODE1x pins and can be any of the settings listed in Table 8-2. Higher microstepping results in a smoother motor motion and less audible noise, but requires a higher ƒstep to achieve the same motor speed.