Trinamic introduces the world's smallest and lightest servo controller module

     TRINAMIC Motion Control Ltd. announces the availability of its rugged, high-quality single-axis servo controller module. Designed with 18A RMS and 8... Designed for 28V DC servo drivers with EtherCAT or CAN and RS485 interfaces. The ultra-light aluminum housing in accordance with DIN EN 60529 and advanced feature set make the TMCM-1617 a key enabler for medical, aerospace and robotics technologies.

     Michael Randt, founder and CEO of Trinamic, explains the thinking behind this extraordinary product: "Technology is changing rapidly. In the past few years, New applications and markets such as collaborative robots and New Space have sprung up due to the miniaturization of components and higher accessibility. To further drive innovation, engineers need access to the master key. Small building blocks provide easy access to industry-leading and complex functionality already embedded in the hardware. Our TMCM-1617 is such a master key. Designed for medical, robotics and logistics systems that require smaller, lighter drives, the potted module utilizes our hardware-based field-oriented control to support low inductance and high dynamic motors."

     The package module is able to maintain low current ripple using previously unattainable high current loop frequencies, thus enabling smaller and smaller electrical drives with extremely high dynamic characteristics. It supports a variety of encoders for position feedback, including incremental encoders, analog encoders, and digital Hall sensors as position feedback. Combined with field-oriented control features integrated in hardware and customization options, this makes it an efficient solution for a full range of rugged servo drives.

     Trinamic's embedded servo controller modules perform high accelerated life testing (HALT) at operating temperatures of -40°C to 85°C and mechanical vibrations of up to 30GRMS. The drive can be purchased through Trinamic's distribution channel and configured to be soldered onto a custom substrate. Trinamic also offers customization or integration services for the TMCM-1617 carrier board to meet application-specific designs.