The A4986 is a dual DMOS full-bridge stepper motor driver with parallel input communication and overcurrent protection. Each full-bridge output is rated up to 35 V and ±2 A.
The A4986 includes fixed off-time pulse width modulation (PWM) current regulators, along with 2- bit nonlinear DACs (digital-to-analog converters) that allow stepper motors to be controlled in full, half, and quarter steps. The PWM current regulator uses the Allegro® patented mixed decay mode for reduced audible motor noise, increased step accuracy, and reduced power dissipation.
Internal synchronous rectification control circuitry is provided to improve power dissipation during PWM operation.
The outputs are protected from shorted load and short-toground events, which protect the driver and associated circuitry from thermal damage or flare-ups. Other protection features include thermal shutdown with hysteresis, undervoltage lockout (UVLO) and crossover current protection. Special power-up sequencing is not required.
The A4986 is supplied in a 24-contact QFN package (ES), and a 24-pin TSSOP package (LP) with an overall package height of ≤1.2 mm. Both packages have exposed pads for enhanced thermal dissipation, and are lead (Pb) free (suffix –T), with 100% matte tin plated leadframes.