X12.017.03.SP.

M-S Quad Driver X12.017

M-S Quad Driver X12.017

Features
-

Typical Operating Configuration

generates microsteps
glitch filters on all inputs
VDD = 4.5 to 5.5V
low EMI emission

System-processor
RESET

Description

f(scx) A

M-S

M-S Quad Driver X12.017

CW/CCW A
Control bus

The M-S Quad Driver X12.017 is a monolithic CMOS

device intended to be used as an interface circuit to
ease the use of the Miniature Stepper Motors M-S
X15.xxx. It was specifically designed for applications
in the car dashboard. The circuit allows the user to
drive four motors as it contains four identical drivers
on the same chip.
The driver circuit converts a pulse train f(scx) into a
current level sequence sent to the motor coils. This
sequence is used to produce the microstepping
movement of the motor. A microstep corresponds to
an angular rotation of 1/12 deg. of the shaft. The
microstepping allows for smooth and appealing
movement of a pointer if the M-S is used as pointer
drive. Note that the precision of the angular position is
always affected by the gear play of the motor which is
1/3 deg.

OUT

f(scx) B
CW/CCW B
f(scx) C
CW/CCW C
f(scx) D

OUT
B
OUT

M-S

C
OUT

CW/CCW D

M-S

M-S

Fig. 1

Pin Assignment
Applications

- car dashboard (Hybrid Instrument Cluster)

- nautical instrumentation
- aeronautical instrumentation
Microrobotics
- appliance controls
- devices for medical analysis

VDD

28

f(scx) A

CW/CCW B

27

CW/CCW A

f(scx) B

26

RESET

OUT 3A

25

OUT 3B

OUT 4A

24

OUT 4B

23

OUT 2B

22

OUT 1B

OUT 2A

OUT 1A

OUT 1D

OUT 2D

OUT 4D
OUT 3D

M-S X12.017

Analogue Instrumentation

21

OUT 1C

20

OUT 2C

10

19

OUT 4C

11

18

OUT 3C

VSS

12

17

f(scx) D

CW/CCW C

13

16

CW/CCW D

f(scx) C

14

15

VDD

Fig. 2

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter
Voltage VDD to VSS
Voltage at any pin to VDD
Voltage at any pin to VSS
Current at OUTs 1-4
Max. junction temperature
Operating temp. range
Storage temp. range

Handling Procedures

Symbol

Conditions

VDD
VMAX
VMIN

-0.3 to +6V
+0.3V
-0.3V
35mA
150C
-40 to +105C
-65 to +125C

IOUTMAX
Tj
TA
TSTO

X12.017.03.SP.E

The device has built-in protection against high static

voltages or electric fields; however, anti-static
precautions must be taken as for any other CMOS
component.
Unless otherwise specified, proper operation can only
occur when all terminal voltages are kept within the
supply voltage range.
Unused inputs must always be tied to a defined logic
voltage level unless otherwise specified.

Table 1
Stresses beyond these listed maximum ratings may
cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to
conditions beyond specified operating conditions may
affect device reliability or cause malfunction.

Operating Conditions
Parameter

Symbol

Operating temperature
Thermal impedance

TA
Rth j-a

Supply voltage
Input voltage at any pin

VDD
VIN

Test Conditions

Min

Typ

-40
DIP package
SO package
4.5
VSS

60
80
5

Max

Units

+105

C
C/W
C/W
V
V

5.5
VDD

Table 2

Load Characteristics
Parameter
Coil resistance

Phase inductance

Symbol
RB25
RB-40
RB105
L25

Test Conditions

Min

Typ

Max

Units

M-S X15.xxx, TA=25C

M-S X15.xxx, TA=-40C
M-S X15.xxx, TA=105C
M-S X15.xxx, TA=25C

260
190
340

290

320

0.4

Table 3

Electrical Characteristics
VDD = 4.5 5.5V, TA = -40 105C, unless otherwise specified
Parameter
Power Consumption
Typical supply current

Symbol
IC

Worst case supply current

ICMAX

Quiescent supply current

ICC

Inputs
Low level input voltage
High level input voltage
Input leakage

VIL
VIH
IIN

Test Conditions

Min

VDD=5V, =200/s,
TA=25C, RB25=290
VDD=5.5V, RESET=VSS,
TA=-40C, RB-40=190
All inputs at VDD or VSS, no
load
VDD = 4.5 5.5V
VDD = 4.5 5.5V
VIN = VSS or VDD

Typ

Max

76

VSS
3.15
-10

Units
mA

200

mA

300

1.35
VDD
10

V
V
A

Table 4

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Timing Characteristics
VDD = 4.5 5.5V, TA = -40 105C, trise and tfall 20ns, input signal swing VSS to VDD
Parameter

Symbol

Signal pulse width

Input frequency

tw
f(scx)

Setup time to f(scx)

RESET release time to f(scx)

ts
trr

Test Conditions

Min

high or low
Driver input limit
Motor speed limit (=600/s)
high or low

450

Typ

Max
1.1
7.2

100
100

Units
ns
MHz
kHz
ns
ns

Table 5

Delay Timing Waveforms

CW/CCW

RESET

Any signal
f(scx)
tw

f(scx)
ts

trr

Fig.3

Pin Description
Unused inputs must always be tied to a defined logic voltage level unless otherwise specified
Pin Number
DIP/SOL 28 Version
1 / 15
12
28 / 3 / 14 / 17
27 / 2 / 13 / 16
26
7 / 22 / 21 / 8
6 / 23 / 20 / 9
4 / 25 / 18 / 11
5 / 24 / 19 / 10

Name

I/O

Function

VDD
VSS
f(scx) A / B / C / D
CW/CCW A / B / C / D
RESET
OUT 1A / 1B / 1C / 1D
OUT 2A / 2B / 2C / 2D
OUT 3A / 3B / 3C / 3D
OUT 4A / 4B / 4C / 4D

V
V
I
I
I
O
O
O
O

Positive supply voltage

Negative supply voltage
Stepping frequency; Driver A / B / C / D
Direction of rotation; Driver A / B / C / D
Reset for the four drivers
Coil output 1; Driver A / B / C / D
Coil output 2; Driver A / B / C / D
Coil output 3; Driver A / B / C / D
Coil output 4; Driver A / B / C / D

Table 6

Circuit Protections

Recommended Power Up

To filter fast voltage transients, it is highly

recommended to connect two 100nF ceramic
capacitors to the power supply pins, one on either side
and as close as possible to the IC.

In order to power up the circuit in a defined manner, it

is recommended to keep the RESET input low while
the VDD voltage is raising. After a delay of about 1ms,
the RESET can be released (i.e. set high).

Moreover, to protect the IC against latch-up, a 5F

capacitor per motor connected should be added.
Thus, for 4 motors, typically a 22F capacitor must be
used, either electrolytic or tantalum. Note this
capacitor can be placed close to the voltage regulator.

Depending on the microcontroller used, an external

pull-down resistor might be required to properly set the
RESET state at low during the start-up.

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Block Diagram
OUTA1
f(scx) A

G/L
COIL A1

CW/CCW A

G/L

OUTPUT
DRIVER
A

OUTA2
OUTA3
COIL A2

RESET

G/L
OUTA4

OUTB1
f(scx) B

G/L
COIL B1

CW/CCW B

G/L

OUTPUT
DRIVER
B

OUTB2
OUTB3
COIL B2
OUTB4

OUTC1
f(scx) C

G/L
COIL C1

CW/CCW C

G/L

OUTPUT
DRIVER
C

OUTC2
OUTC3
COIL C2
OUTC4

OUTD1
f(scx) D

G/L
COIL D1

CW/CCW D

G/L

OUTPUT
DRIVER
D

OUTD2
OUTD3
COIL D2
OUTD4

G/L =Glitch filter & Level Shifter

Fig. 4

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Suggested Applications
VCC
Caution : the 100nF ceramic capacitors must be placed as close as possible to the driver
+

22F

100nF

100nF

OUT
OUT

OUT
OUT

28
27

11
12

3
2

13
14

14
13

15
16

17
16

17

26

Note: depending on the C used, this external

pull-down resistor might be required to properly set
the RESET state at low during the start-up.

7
6
4
5

Fscx A
OUT1 A
CW/CCW* A OUT2 A
OUT3 A
OUT4 A

22
23
25
24

Fscx B
OUT1 B
CW/CCW* B OUT2 B
OUT3 B
OUT4 B

21
20
18
19

Fscx C
OUT1 C
CW/CCW* C OUT2 C
OUT3 C
OUT4 C

8
9
11
10

Fscx D
OUT1 D
CW/CCW* D OUT2 D
OUT3 D
OUT4 D
RESET*

10k

X15.xxx

3
4
1
2

X15.xxx

3
4
1
2

X15.xxx

3
4
1
2

X15.xxx

3
4

VSS

OUT

19

VSS

OUT
OUT

1
2

MS X12.017

12

OUT
OUT

GND

VDD

9
10

GND

VDD

VDD

18

GND

15

VCC

GND
GND

GND

Fig. 5

VCC
Caution : the 100nF ceramic capacitors must be placed as close as possible to the driver
+

22F

100nF

100nF

OUT

OUT

28
27

11

3
2

19

OUT

15
16

17
16

17

26

Note: depending on the C used, this external

pull-down resistor might be required to properly set
the RESET state at low during the start-up.

Fscx B
OUT1 B
CW/CCW* B OUT2 B
OUT3 B
OUT4 B
Fscx C
OUT1 C
CW/CCW* C OUT2 C
OUT3 C
OUT4 C
Fscx D
OUT1 D
CW/CCW* D OUT2 D
OUT3 D
OUT4 D
RESET*

7
6
4
5

10k

X15.xxx

3
4

22
23
25
24
21
20
18
19
8
9
11
10

VSS

VSS

OUT
OUT

GND
14
13

13

Fscx A
OUT1 A
CW/CCW* A OUT2 A
OUT3 A
OUT4 A

1
2

1
2

X15.xxx

3
4
1
2

X15.xxx

3
4

MS X12.017

12

OUT

GND

VDD

GND

VDD

VDD

18

GND

15

VCC

GND
GND

GND

Fig. 6

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Functional Description

X12.017.03.SP.E

M-S Stepping Modes

- The rising edge of the f(scx) input signal moves the

rotor by one microstep.
- The input signal "CW/CCW" (clockwise / counterclockwise) controls the direction of rotation of the
motor.

Full step
180 Partial
step
60

Microsteps
15

- The input signal "RESET" at low resets the output

driver sequence to position 1.
1

Rotor Positions

Coil
1

Coil
2
3

2
Position of the rotor after a RESET

23

21

24

22

20

Gear reduction
1/180

19

18

17

9
16

Full step = 1

10
15

14

13

12

Partial step = 1/3

11

Microstep = 1/12

Fig. 7
Fig. 8

Input Glitch Filter & Level Shifter

All logic inputs of the M-S Quad Driver are armed with
a glitch filter to avoid erroneous information due to
spikes and glitches on the input signal lines. All
negative or positive pulses of less than 20 ns width
are ignored.
A minimum signal pulse width (positive or negative) of
450 ns guarantees correct function over the full
temperature range.
All logic inputs also feature a level shifter, which
allows for operation of the circuit at a higher supply
voltage (VDD) than the circuits driving the inputs. This
is in order to drive the M-S motors at a higher torque
level.

The Output Driver

The output driver converts the pulse train of f(scx) into
a current level sequence sent to the two motor coils of
the M-S. This sequence of 24 current levels per rotor
revolution is used to produce the microstepping
movement of the rotor.
A microstep is an angular rotation of 1/12 deg. of the
M-S shaft or 15 deg. on the rotor shaft.
A partial step is an angular rotation of 1/3 deg. of the
M-S shaft or 60 deg. on the rotor shaft.
A full step is an angular rotation of 1 deg. of the M-S
shaft or 180 deg. on the rotor shaft.
The microstepping allows for smooth and appealing
movement of a pointer if the M-S is used as pointer
drive. It is not intended as a precise positioning. The
precision of the angular position is given by the
resolution of the partial step.

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Dimensions of DIP Package

28-pin plastic DIP
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

A
C

Inches
Min
Max
1.445 1.455
0.530 0.550
0.600 0.625
0.008 0.012
0.070 0.080
0.015 0.022
0.100 BSC
0.015
0.190
0.125 0.135

mm
Min
Max
36.70 36.96
13.46 13.97
15.24 15.88
0.20
0.30
1.78
2.03
0.38
0.56
2.54 BSC
0.38
4.83
3.18
3.43

I
H

0 - 15
D

Fig. 9

Dimensions of SOL Package

28-pin plastic SOL

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J

A
E

mm
Min
Max
17.81 18.06
7.42
7.59
10.16 10.41
0.23
0.32
0.25
0.41
0.35
0.48
1.27 BSC
0.12
0.29
2.46
2.64
1.02
0.61

D
0 - 8

Inches
Min
Max
0.701 0.711
0.292 0.299
0.400 0.410
0.009 0.013
0.010 0.016
0.014 0.019
0.050 BSC
0.005 0.012
0.097 0.104
0.024 0.040

Fig. 10

Ordering Information
The M-S Quad Driver X12.017 is available in the following packages:
- DIP 28-pin plastic package
- SOL 28-pin wide plastic package

M-S Quad Driver X12.017 - DIP28

M-S Quad Driver X12.017 - SOL28

Chip form on request.

When ordering, please specify the complete part number and package.

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M-S Quad Driver X12.017

X12.017.03.SP.E

Table of Contents
M-S Quad Driver X12.017 .......................................... 1

Pin Description .......................................................3

Features ................................................................ 1

Circuit Protections ..................................................3

Description ............................................................ 1

Recommended Power Up ......................................3

Applications ........................................................... 1

Block Diagram........................................................4

Typical Operating Configuration ............................ 1

Suggested Applications..........................................5

Pin Assignment ..................................................... 1

Functional Description............................................6

Absolute Maximum Ratings................................... 2

Rotor Positions .......................................................6

Handling Procedures ............................................. 2

Input Glitch Filter & Level Shifter............................6

Operating Conditions............................................. 2

M-S Stepping Modes..............................................6

Load Characteristics.............................................. 2

The Output Driver...................................................6

Electrical Characteristics ....................................... 2

Dimensions of DIP Package ..................................7

Timing Characteristics........................................... 3

Dimensions of SOL Package .................................7

Delay Timing Waveforms ...................................... 3

Ordering Information ..............................................7

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