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A3979
Microstepping DMOS Driver with Translator
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
▪ ±2.5 A, 35 V output rating ▪ Low RDS(On) outputs: 0.28 Ω source, 0.22 Ω sink, typical ▪ Automatic current decay mode detection/selection ▪ 3.0 to 5.5 V logic supply voltage range ▪ Slow, Fast or Mixed current decay modes ▪ Home output ▪ Synchronous rectification for low power dissipation ▪ Internal UVLO and thermal shutdown circuitry ▪ Crossover-current protection
PACKAGE: 28 lead TSSOP (suffix LP) with exposed thermal pad
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DESCRIPTION
The A3979 is a complete microstepping motor driver with built-in translator, designed as a pin-compatible replacement for the successful A3977, with enhanced microstepping (1/16 step) precision.