PCB-mount drive
Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series
The smallest drive in Novanta's Summit collection, for micro-automation in very tight spaces at 48 VDC, 5 A continuous and 10 A peak.
Key specifications
| Supply | 48 VDC |
|---|---|
| Fieldbus | CANopen, EtherCAT, SPI (series-level) |
| Continuous current (max) | 5 A |
| Peak current (max) | 10 A |
Series ranges as published; individual models vary. The full datasheet, drawings and CAD models are available on request.
Options
- 200 kHz PWM
Typical applications
What a PCB-mount drive is
A PCB-mount servo drive is a compact servo drive module designed to be soldered or plugged into a host circuit board, rather than mounted in a cabinet. It contains the power stage and control loops for brushless, brushed or stepper-style motors, with interfaces such as CANopen, EtherCAT, SPI or analogue. Some versions are supplied with evaluation or carrier boards. Very high power density lets them fit inside robots, medical devices and instruments.
When engineers choose a PCB-mount drive
Choose a PCB-mount drive when the motor control must be embedded in the product, such as surgical robots, exoskeletons, AGVs, drones and laboratory instruments. It saves space and weight and integrates with the host board. The trade-offs are design responsibility and thermal management: the host board must provide heatsinking, connectors, EMC and protection. For machines with space for cabinets, packaged drives are simpler.
How to specify the Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series
Send these with your enquiry and an engineer can confirm the right Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series variant:
- Supply voltage (V DC)
- Continuous and peak current (A)
- Motor and feedback type
- Interface: CANopen, EtherCAT, SPI or analogue
- Size and mounting (mm)
- Thermal path and heatsinking
- Safety functions and approvals
Common mistakes to avoid
- Ignoring the thermal path on the host board
- Not designing EMC filtering and protection
- Assuming evaluation board performance in a sealed product
- Leaving out testing for safety and medical approvals
Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series: frequently asked questions
What is the Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series?
The smallest drive in Novanta's Summit collection, for micro-automation in very tight spaces at 48 VDC, 5 A continuous and 10 A peak. Published series figures include continuous current 5 A, peak current 10 A. It is available through our supply network, and our engineers can confirm the right variant for your application.
Who makes the Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series?
The Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series is made by Novanta (Novanta Inc.) available through our supply network. Send us your requirement for pricing, lead time, datasheets and CAD.
What is the continuous current of the Novanta Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series?
The published series maximum continuous current is 5 A. Individual models and sizes in the Denali Servo Drives (DEN) - Summit Series range vary, so check the exact variant against your duty cycle, mounting and environment, or ask our engineers to confirm the right size for you.
What is the benefit of a PCB-mount servo drive?
A PCB-mount drive puts motor control inside the product, saving space, weight and cabling. It integrates with the host electronics and can be very power-dense. The host board designer takes on thermal, EMC and protection design, so evaluation boards are often used first.
How is heat removed from a PCB-mount drive?
Heat is usually conducted through the drive's base or pins into the host board and a heatsink or chassis. Copper area, thermal interface materials and airflow all matter. Continuous current ratings often assume specific heatsinking, so check the conditions in the datasheet.
Further reading: How to select a pcb mount servo drive · How to select a servo drive · Servo drives
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