Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated PD-1670-CABLE

Overview

PD-1670-CABLE from TRINAMIC Motion Control is a dedicated cable loom for PD42-x-1670 PANdrive™ smart BLDC motor modules, providing an 8-pin JST PHD-series interface connector for CAN bus communication, enable control, reference switch inputs, and GPIO. It supports TMCL and CANopen firmware variants, operates with +10 to +28V DC supply systems, and enables plug-and-play integration into lab automation, robotics, and factory automation motion control systems.

For engineers reviewing the PD-1670-CABLE datasheet, PD-1670-CABLE pinout, PD-1670-CABLE application, or PD-1670-CABLE equivalent, this cable ensures reliable physical layer connectivity between host controllers and the PD42-x-1670's interface connector-critical for deterministic CAN communication, real-time enable signaling, and synchronized reference switch feedback in closed-loop FOC servo applications.

Technical Context

The PD-1670-CABLE implements a fixed 8-conductor configuration matching the PD-x-1670 interface connector pinout (GND, ENABLE, CAN_H, CAN_L, IN0, OUT0, REF_L, REF_H), with JST B8B-PHDSS housing and SPHD-001T-P0.5 contacts. It is rated for wire cross-sections of 0.13–0.33 mm² (AWG 26–22) and designed exclusively for use with PD42-x-1670 modules featuring integrated hall-based encoder and FOC/SVPWM motor control.

This cable does not include termination resistors, power delivery, or signal conditioning-its sole function is mechanical and electrical interconnection between the PD42-x-1670 interface port and external CAN nodes or I/O peripherals. It assumes proper bus topology, external 120 Ω end-termination, and compliance with CAN physical layer specifications up to 1 Mbps.

Key Specifications

Availability

PD-1670-CABLE is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for lab automation, robotics, and factory automation applications requiring stable component supply, guaranteed mechanical compatibility with PD42-x-1670 modules, and repeatable CAN interface deployment across multi-axis motion systems.

Supply support for PD-1670-CABLE includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

TRINAMIC Motion Control GmbH & Co. KG is a German semiconductor and motion control specialist focused on high-precision motor drivers, stepper and BLDC controllers, and embedded motion ICs.

The PD-1670-CABLE belongs to the PANdrive™ mechatronic product line, engineered specifically to provide standardized, pre-validated cabling solutions that eliminate custom harness design effort when integrating PD42-x-1670 smart motor modules into automated equipment.

FAQ

What is the exact pinout mapping of PD-1670-CABLE?

The PD-1670-CABLE implements the identical 8-pin assignment defined for the PD-x-1670 interface connector: Pin 1 = GND, Pin 2 = ENABLE, Pin 3 = CAN_H, Pin 4 = CAN_L, Pin 5 = IN0, Pin 6 = OUT0, Pin 7 = REF_L, Pin 8 = REF_H. This mapping is verified in TRINAMIC's PD-x-1670 Hardware Manual Table 8 and ensures direct compatibility with all PD42-x-1670 variants regardless of firmware (TMCL or CANopen).

Is PD-1670-CABLE compatible with both TMCL and CANopen firmware versions of PD42-x-1670?

Yes, PD-1670-CABLE is fully compatible with both TMCL and CANopen firmware versions of the PD42-x-1670. Its pinout and signal routing match the hardware interface specification common to all PD42-x-1670 modules, and all eight signals (including ENABLE, CAN_H/L, IN0, OUT0, REF_L/H) are functionally active and electrically identical across both firmware options as confirmed in Sections 4.2 and 5 of the PD-x-1670 Hardware Manual.

Does PD-1670-CABLE include CAN bus termination resistors?

No, PD-1670-CABLE does not include CAN bus termination resistors. As stated in Section 4.3 of the PD-x-1670 Hardware Manual, the PD-x-1670 module itself lacks integrated termination, and external 120 Ω resistors must be placed at both ends of the CAN bus. The PD-1670-CABLE is a passive interconnect only and provides no termination, filtering, or signal conditioning-its role is strictly mechanical and electrical continuity.

What wire gauge range is supported by PD-1670-CABLE?

PD-1670-CABLE is specified for conductor cross-sections of 0.13 mm² to 0.33 mm², corresponding to AWG 26 through AWG 22, as documented in TRINAMIC's PD-x-1670 Hardware Manual Table 6. This range ensures reliable crimping and contact retention with the JST SPHD-001T-P0.5 terminals used in the cable assembly, and supports typical industrial CAN node current requirements without voltage drop concerns over short runs.

Can PD-1670-CABLE be used with other TRINAMIC modules besides PD42-x-1670?

No, PD-1670-CABLE is mechanically and electrically designed exclusively for the PD42-x-1670 series. Its JST B8B-PHDSS connector and 8-pin signal mapping align precisely with the PD-x-1670 interface connector (Table 6 and Table 8). It is not compatible with TMCM or TMC controller boards, EVAL kits, or other TRINAMIC products-even those using JST PHD connectors-due to differing pinouts, signal assignments, and functional requirements.