DRV8428x Evaluation Module User's Guide

This document is provided with the DRV8428x evaluation module (EVM) as a supplement to the DRV8428x Stepper Motor Driver datasheet. This user's guide details the hardware implementation of the EVM. Details on using the graphical user interface (GUI) software with this EVM can be found in the DRV8428EVM GUI User's Guide, DRV8428EEVM GUI User's Guide and DRV8428PEVM GUI User's Guide.

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1 Board Overview

WARNING

DRV8428xEVM is rated for power supply voltages between 4.2 VDC and 33VDC max. The components can support peak output currents up to a maximum 1.7A. To minimize risk or personal injury, fire and/or property damage, always maintain component temperatures below the 130°C rating of the printed circuit board material.

Figure 1 shows the top view of the printed circuit board (PCB).

Figure 1. Top view of typical board configuration (EVM provided may vary)