Product Overview
STMicroelectronics L296 Stepper Motor Controller IC (Multiwatt-15)
What it is:
L296 is a stepper motor controller IC from STMicroelectronics.
What it’s used for:
Generates control signals for stepper motors, typically used with external power drivers (like L298).
Key Features:
- Built-in current control, stepper sequencing, robust motor control, industrial-grade
Applications:
- CNC machines, robotics, printers, automation systems
Technical Specifications:
| Part Number | L296 |
| Function | Stepper motor controller (translator + current control) |
| Package Type | Multiwatt-15 (Power package with heatsink tab) |
| Pin Count | 15 pins |
| Mounting Type | Through-hole |
| Technology | Bipolar / Mixed-signal control IC |
| Weight | ~0.6–0.8 oz |
