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Application Report SLAA223 – November 2004 MSP430 Stepper Motor Controller Greg Morton MSP430 ABSTRACT This application report shows how to implement a controller for a stepper motor having bipolar windings using the MSP430F123 along with a pair of UC3717A Stepper Motor Drive ICs. Source code, schematic, bill of material, and board layout files are provided. 1 Stepper Motors Stepper motors operate by sequentially energizing coils located in the stator. Depending upon the stepper motor’s type; variable reluctance, permanent magnet, or hybrid, the rotor contains a toothed soft-iron core, permanent magnets, or both. What sets a stepper motor apart from other motor types is the ability to step (or turn) its rotor in small, precise increments and lock it in place. Three configurations are typically found for wiring a stepper motor’s windings; variable reluctance, unipolar, and bipolar. Each configuration requires different drive circuitry and its associated method of control. This application report focuses on controlling stepper motors with bipolar windings. Bipolar stepper motors are driven using an H-bridge circuit since current flow is bi-directional through the windings. Based on its internal winding resistance, stepper motors are rated for maximum current at a particular voltage. Maximum torque is developed when maximum current is flowing through the windings. Operating at this voltage, however, is inefficient due to the ramp-up time it takes for current flow to overcome the windi