TMC5160 Stepper Motor Driver – 2.8A, 8–60V

The TMC5160 Stepper Motor Driver is a high-voltage, high-performance motion control driver designed for demanding CNC, 3D printing, and automation applications. Compatible with stepper motors such as NEMA17 and NEMA23, this driver supports motor voltages from 8V up to 60V (recommended continuous operation ≤50V) and delivers up to 3.0A RMS (4.2A peak) per phase. Its advanced motion control technologies provide quieter operation, smoother movement, higher efficiency, and enhanced capabilities such as sensorless homing.

Featuring a robust multi-layer PCB, low-resistance MOSFETs, and high-quality components, the TMC5160 offers flexible operation modes including SPI control and standard Step/Direction inputs. With support for up to 1/256 microstepping and intelligent features like StealthChop², SpreadCycle, CoolStep, StallGuard, and dcStep, this driver brings greater precision and performance to your motion systems.

Quick Spec

• Motor Voltage (VM): 8–60V DC (Recommended continuous ≤50V)
• Motor Phase Current: 3.0A RMS / 4.2A Peak
• Logic Voltage (VIO): 3.0V – 5.0V
• Microstepping: Up to 1/256 (with MicroPlyer interpolation)
• Drive Modes: SPI mode (default), Standalone Step/Dir mode (selectable)
• Interfaces: Step & Direction, SPI, DIAG / Encoder pins
• Motion Features:
• StealthChop² – Ultra-quiet motor operation
• SpreadCycle – Smooth dynamic movement
• CoolStep – Power-efficient current control
• StallGuard – Sensorless stall detection & homing
• dcStep – Load-dependent speed control
• Protection & Build:
• High-quality multi-layer PCB
• Low RDS(on) MOSFETs
• Thermal heat sinking recommended

Dimensions

Pinout

Resources

• Product Wiki
• TMC5160 Chip Datasheet
• Schematic

Shipping List

• 1 x TMC5160 Stepper Motor Driver – 2.8A, 8–60V
• 1 x Aluminum Heatsink
• 1 x Thermally conductive silicone pad