Motion control covers a wide range of applications. Whether controlling a motor is the sole purpose of the application, or only part of it, Stellaris MCUs feature sophisticated hardware to support control of all types of motors, including high-speed motion control PWMs, QEIs, fast ADCs, and multiple timers. Additionally, with plenty of processor speed, generous memory options, a highly deterministic core, and multiple communication types, Stellaris is ideal for simultaneously handling sophisticated motion control and high speed communications.

Stellaris Motor and Motion Control Features:

• Motion Control PWMs with deadband and fault detection support safe and efficient operation of motors. High speed ensures cleanest operation.
• QEI (quadrature encoder inputs) support incremental encoders, tachometers, generators/resolvers, TDC detectors.
• High speed ADCs support current measurement using Halls or shunts to adjust algorithms optimally.
• Independent integrated analog comparators can be configured to drive an output or generate an interrupt of ADC event.

Stellaris Connectivity Features:

• Fully integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC and PHY
• Hardware assisted IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
• Integrated Bosch CAN controllers
• Integrated USB On-The-Go/Host/Device 

Stellaris Motion Control Resources

• Reference Designs
  • Stepper Motor Reference Design Kit
  • AC Induction Motor Reference Design Kit
  • Brushless DC Motor Reference Design Kit 
  • Brushed DC Motor Reference Design Kit
  • Serial-to-Ethernet Reference Design Kit
  • Intelligent Display Module Reference Design Kit


• Links
  • Stellaris Autonomous Car Demonstration Video
  • Stellaris 3-axis CNC Machine 
  • Stellaris Ethernet and CAN Automation Video
  • MDL-BDC "Jaguar" Official Kit of Parts Speed Controller for the 2009 FIRST Robotics Competition