According to the company, this new Click board dramatically
cuts development time by providing hardware and software products based on proven standards. It features the TB67S559FTG, a BiCD constant-current 2-phase bipolar stepping motor driver IC from Toshiba Semiconductor. The Stepper 28 Click driver integrates DMOSFET output
To help, Melexis has launched a new
and compact embedded motor driver with PWM/Serial interface. This integrated circuit (IC) is designed for compact 3-phase BLDC and stepper motor control up to 40W in industrial applications such as fans, pumps and positioning systems. Where flexibility in configuration is needed, the MLX81339 offers Flash programmability. Designed for 3-phase BLDC or bipolar stepper motor deployments, these advanced drivers use silent, efficient field-oriented control (FOC), and ensure reliable startup, stopping, and precise speed control from low to maximum speed. To support the motor configuration,
the Melexis StartToRun webtool drastically expedites motor driver prototyping, removing significant engineering tasks by generating configuration files based on simple user inputs. As well as motor and electrical
parameters, the tool includes prefilled mechanical values, helping engineers accelerate time to market while reducing dependency on software expertise. According to the company, the device supports control up to 20W at 12V and 40W at 24V, integrating a 3-phase driver with a configurable current limit up to 3A, and under/overvoltage, overcurrent, and over-temperature protection to ensure reliable operation. The compact QFN24 and SO8-EP packages enable tight PCB layouts, supporting the trend toward smaller, more integrated systems, while the wide supply voltage range of 6V to 26V and operating temperature of -40˚C to 125˚C (junction temperature up to 150˚C) further ease system integration concerns. The devices include 8x general-purpose IOs and feature PWM, FG, I²C, UART, and SPI interfaces for easy integration into both legacy and smart systems. With support for both sensor-based and sensorless control, the Integrated Circuit (IC) ensures quiet, robust motor operation, running reliably through load transients and fault recovery.
transistors with low ON resistance. It supports motor supply voltages from 8.2V to 44V, and delivers up to 2.7A output current, while incorporating technologies such as Advanced Current Detect System (ACDS) for resistor-less current sensing and Advanced Dynamic Mixed Decay (ADMD) for optimised current regulation. The controller board supports full-step to 1/32 steps resolution for less motor noise and smoother control in addition to several anomaly detection indicators. Stepper 28 Click is fully compatible with the mikroBUS socket and comes with the mikroSDK open-source libraries. Click boards follow a modular prototyping add-on board
standard invented by MIKROE, which revolutionises the way users add new functionalities to development boards. Click boards enable design engineers to change peripherals easily, cutting months off development time. To enable hundreds of Click boards to be connected to the microcontroller or microprocessor, the mikroBUS uniform connection interface allows designers to connect any Click board to a main board instantly. Nebojsa Matic, CEO of MIKROE, commented: “Click boards
enable designers to begin development immediately without having to learn new tools or pay for development kits. This Stepper 28 Click board is ideal for controlling motors in printers, scanners and other office machinery and to drive motors in cash drawers or receipt printers (PoS). It can be used to manage motor movements for dispensing products in vending machines, or to provide precise pan and tilt control in surveillance cameras.” The company releases a new Click board nearly every day at 10am, and many leading microcontroller companies including Microchip, NXP, Infineon, Dialog, STM, Analog Devices, Renesas and Toshiba now include the mikroBUS socket on their development boards.
Connect V3 addresses common setup
frustrations by putting simplicity and clarity at the forefront. The tool features a sleek, modern interface and a powerful suite of capabilities, including: • Auto-discovery via Ethernet, Serial, or Bluetooth • Guided setup with intuitive dropdown motor selection • Real-time tuning with integrated scope
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and motion analysis tools • Visual I/O configuration and dynamic logic diagramming • Seamless PLC integration and built-in self-diagnostics. The company has also has launched
the Control Techniques | Connect | Quick and easy commissioning, a dedicated online hub offering all the essential documentation, tools and resources needed to confidently commission and optimise Connect V3.
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