EV6500A-U-00A
35V, 2.5A, Bipolar Stepper Motor Driver with
Current Setting via VSET in QFN-24 Package
Evaluation Board
DESCRIPTION
The EV6500A-U-00A is an evaluation board
designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the
MP6500A, a stepper motor driver with a built-in,
microstepping translator.
by setting the MS2 and MS1 pins. The input
control signals for the MP6500A are applied
through the connector or generated on the
board.
The MP6500A operates from a supply voltage
of up to 35V and can deliver a motor current up
to 2.5A. It can operate a bipolar stepper motor
in full-, half-, quarter-, and eighth-step modes
The MP6500A is available in a QFN-24
(5mmx5mm) package. It is recommended to
read the MP6500A datasheet prior to making
any changes to the EV6500A-U-00A.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Parameters
Input voltage (VIN) range
Maximum output current (IOUT_MAX)
VCC voltage (VCC)
Conditions
Value
4.5V to 35V
2.5A
3.3V or 5V
EV6500A-U-00A EVALUATION BOARD
LxW (6.35cmx6.35cm)
Board Number
MPS IC Number
EV6500A-U-00A
MP6500AGU
EV6500A-U-00A Rev. 1.0
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QUICK START GUIDE
1. Connect the input voltage (4.5V ≤ VIN ≤ 35V) and input ground to the VIN and GND connectors,
respectively.
2. To configure the output current limit (IOUT_LIM) via the VSET pin, follow the steps below:
a. Remove the JP1 jumper and connect an external 0V to 2V voltage to the VSET connector.
b. Add the JP1 jumper and manually adjust RV1. Manual action requires an external 3.3V or 5V
VCC voltage (VCC) as a pull-up power supply.
3. Switch SW2 to the top side (Terminal 3 in Figure 1 on page 3) to enable the external step signal
input from the EXT_STEP connector.
4. Connect the step signal to the EXT_STEP connector.
5. Set the input control and logic signal through the CN1 connector via the external MCU, or manually
through SW1. Manual action requires an external 3.3V or 5V VCC as a pull-up power supply.
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EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATIC
2
1 2
JP1
1
GND
VSET
5
VCC
GND
GND
VSET
GND
CP1 1
CP2
2
23
AOUT1
21
AOUT2
AOUT1
AOUT2
9
BOUT1
11
BOUT2
BOUT1
BOUT2
NFAULT
NFA
F ULT
NFAULT
1
2
R2
1k
GND
VSET
GND
R3
1k
VCC
GND
GND
R4
1k
R5
1k
R6
1k
R7
1k
R8
1k
SW1
GND
CN2
AOUT1
AOUT2
BOUT2
BOUT1
VSET VSET_GND
VCC
LED1
2
BOUT2
BOUT1
AOUT2
GND
GND1
C2
100nF/50V
RV2
500k
GND
AOUT1
2
2
1
STEP
C4
1 F/16V
BOUT2
VCC_GND EXT_STEP
MP6500A
ROSC
8
GND
12
GND
20
GND
24
GND
R1
100k
RV1
100k
3
VG
14
16
CP1
P
15
CP2
P
7
MS1
6
MS2
S
17
C3
1 F/16V
VCP
nSLEEP
nSLEE
S
P
VCC
BOUT1
EXT_STEP
18
VIN_GND
AOUT2
VIN
VIN
nSLEEP
VIN
GND
10
VIN
22
VIN
2
13
STEP
S
STE
P
1
DIR
19
nENBL
C8
1 F/50V
AOUT1
VCC
U1
GND
STEP
DIR
nENBL
MS1
MS2
1
2
2
GND
C6
C7
10 F/50V 1 F/50V
1
GND
1
1
1
C5
10 F/50V
25
PP
4
AGND
2
1
D1
NS
2
C1
100 F/50V
FLT
NFAULT
STEP
V IN
1
2
3
4
CN1
1
12
NSLEEP
1
2
11
NENBL
2
3
10
DIR
3
4
9
MS2
4
5
8
MS1
5
6
7
INT_STEP
6
GND
SW2
STEP
2
3
EXT_STEP
1
INT_STEP
NFAULT
7
STEP
8
Figure 1: Evaluation Board Schematic
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EV6500A-U-00A BILL OF MATERIALS
Qty
Ref
Value
1
C1
100µF
1
C2
100nF
2
C3, C4
1µF
2
C5, C6
10µF
2
C7, C8
1µF
1
R1
R2, R3, R4,
R5, R6, R7,
R8
100kΩ
1
RV1
100kΩ
1
RV2
500kΩ
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
LED1
SW1
SW2
CN1
CN2
JP1
JP1
D1
STEP, FLT
VIN,
VIN_GND
VCC,
EXT_STEP,
VSET,
AOUT1,
AOUT2,
BOUT1,
BOUT2,
GND1,
GND2,
GND3,
GND4
50mW
25mA
500mA
2.54mm
2.54mm
2.54mm
2.54mm
NS
Yellow
U1
MP6500A
7
2
11
1
1kΩ
Description
Electrolytic capacitor,
50V
Ceramic capacitor, 50V,
X7R
Ceramic capacitor, 16V,
X7R
Ceramic capacitor, 50V,
X7R
Ceramic capacitor, 50V,
X7R
Film resistor, 1%
Film resistor, 1%
Package
Manufacturer
Manufacturer PN
DIP
Rubycon
50YXF100MEPA
0603
Murata
GRM188R71H104KA93D
0603
Murata
GRM188R71C105KA12D
1210
Murata
GRM32ER71H106KA12L
0805
Wurth
885012207103
0603
Yageo
RC0603FR-07100KL
0603
Yageo
RC0603FR-071KL
DIP
Bourns
3266W-1-104LF
Square trimming
potentiometer
Square trimming
potentiometer
Red LED
6-bit dial switch
Switch slide SPDT
8-bit connector
4-bit connector
2-bit connector
Short jumper
DIP
Bourns
3266W-1-504LF
0805
SMD
DIP
DIP
DIP
DIP
DIP
Baihong
Wurth
Any
Any
Any
Any
Any
BL-HUE35A-AV-TRB
416131160806
Test point
DIP
Any
2mm
Connector, φ = 2mm
DIP
Any
1mm
Connector, φ = 1mm
DIP
Any
QFN-24
(5mmx
5mm)
MPS
35V, 2.5A, stepper motor
driver
MP6500AGU
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PCB LAYOUT
Figure 2: Top Silk
Figure 3: Top Layer
Figure 4: Bottom Layer
Figure 5: Bottom Silk
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision #
1.0
Revision Date
5/12/2022
Description
Initial Release
Pages Updated
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Notice: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Please contact MPS for current specifications.
Users should warrant and guarantee that third-party Intellectual Property rights are not infringed upon when integrating MPS
products into any application. MPS will not assume any legal responsibility for any said applications.
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