Features

• Available in 1-axis configuration.

• Supports 2 and 3-phase stepping motors.

• Programmable microstepping rate from 1 to 256 microsteps per full step.

• Motion profiles include S-curve, trapezoidal, and velocity contouring.

• Asymmetric acceleration and deceleration to custom program a trapezoidal motion profile.

• Velocity and acceleration changes on-the-fly for trapezoidal and velocity contouring profiles.

• Incremental encoder quadrature input and parallel input for absolute encoder or resolver

• Advanced breakpoint capability allows precise sequencing of events.

• PLC-style programmable inputs and outputs, including a per-axis programmable input and output.

• 256 16-bit word I/O locations for user-defined peripherals.

• 8 general-purpose 10-bit analog inputs.

• Two directional limit switches, index input, and home indicator.

• Axis settled indicator and tracking window in addition to automatic motion error detection.

• Comprised of a 132-pin device (surface mount CMOS technology).

• Available in commercial and industrial temperature versions.

Pilot™ Motion Processor

For Microstepping Motion Control

the ability to offload resource intensive motion control functions from the

application’s host.

The MC3410 outputs the PWM or DAC-compatible motor command signal needed

to directly drive the windings of a stepping motor. A programmable

microstepping rate can be specified to designate the desired number of

microsteps per full step, from 1 to 256. The chip operates in an open loop mode

where the motor command is driven from the output of the trajectory generator.

Optional encoder feedback provides on-the-fly motor stall detection and allows

the chip to detect when the stepping motor has lost steps during a motion. Trace

capabilities provide on-the-fly data storage for analyzing system performance

acceleration from the host and generates a corresponding trajectory.

The motion processor accepts feedback from an incremental encoder, up to 5

megacounts per second, or from an absolute encoder or resolver, up to 160

megacounts per second, to read the current position. 16-bit DAC or 8-bit, 80kHz

PWM*-compatible output signals are supported.

Multiple breakpoints offer precise sequencing and control of events by the appli-

cation program. PLC-style instructions are provided, which operate on inputs and

set outputs. The instructions use Event, Activity, and Signal registers. Input signals

include two limit switches (one for each direction of travel), home indicator, and a

general-purpose programmable input. One general-purpose programmable output

* 10-bit, 20kHz PWM output version also available.