What is the Difference Between T-series and Y-series Stepper Drives and T-series and E-series Servo Drives?
Before explaining the differences between the various series, we would like to introduce STEPPERONLINE's competitive mechanism. To make our team more dynamic, we have formed two technical teams composed of different technical leaders and members with different design philosophies that do not interfere with each other.
For the same product, each team launches its own product and chooses different supply chains to complete the packaging and testing of the product. This is also the origin of the different product series. The final product is brought to market, and customers and sales decide whether the product stays or goes.
This competitive mechanism ensures that STEPPERONLINE has a relatively strong competitive position in the market. Therefore, the main difference between these series lies in the design solutions and OEM manufacturers.
Update until February 2023:
Stepper drive: the T series has a lower defect rate and higher stability in most applications, while the Y series has a higher defect rate in some areas. The main difference lies in the manufacturing capacity of OEM manufacturers.
Of course, this is not to say that the Y series is not recommended. If you are already using a Y series drive and getting better results from it, you can continue to use it and we will always supply it.
Servo drive: T series(T6) is suitable for applications with medium to high performance requirements, with debuggable software, with higher performance and stability. The E series(E6) is for applications with low and medium performance requirements, with extremely high cost performance.
The difference between the two series is determined by the market positioning of the team at the beginning of the program design.
We will continue to update this page to provide timely feedback on market response to our products.
Update until December 2024:
As two of STEPPERONLINE's best-selling stepper drivers, the T Series and Y Series have distinct features. Below, we will explain their differences from the perspectives of open-loop drivers and closed-loop drivers.
T Series:
Supports 5V/24V control signals, switchable via the DIP switch on the top of the driver.
16 adjustable microstep settings, with a minimum of 25,000 microsteps.
Supports pulse/direction/enable control signals and includes an external alarm signal input port.
Y Series:
Simultaneously supports 5V/24V control signals without manual switching.
16 adjustable microstep settings, with a minimum of 40,000 microsteps.
Supports pulse/direction/enable control signals.
T Series:
Output current can be adjusted via the external S1 knob or through software.
Supports 5V/24V control signals, switchable via the DIP switch on the top of the driver.
Supports brake signal input.
Compatible with encoders of three resolutions: 1000/2500/5000 PPR, configurable via software.
Y Series:
Features intelligent output current adjustment, eliminating the need for manual tuning.
Simultaneously supports 5V/24V control signals without manual switching.
Does not support brake signal input.
Compatible with encoders of any resolution between 0–5000 PPR, configurable via software.
For the same product, each team launches its own product and chooses different supply chains to complete the packaging and testing of the product. This is also the origin of the different product series. The final product is brought to market, and customers and sales decide whether the product stays or goes.
This competitive mechanism ensures that STEPPERONLINE has a relatively strong competitive position in the market. Therefore, the main difference between these series lies in the design solutions and OEM manufacturers.
Update until February 2023:
Stepper drive: the T series has a lower defect rate and higher stability in most applications, while the Y series has a higher defect rate in some areas. The main difference lies in the manufacturing capacity of OEM manufacturers.
Of course, this is not to say that the Y series is not recommended. If you are already using a Y series drive and getting better results from it, you can continue to use it and we will always supply it.
Servo drive: T series(T6) is suitable for applications with medium to high performance requirements, with debuggable software, with higher performance and stability. The E series(E6) is for applications with low and medium performance requirements, with extremely high cost performance.
The difference between the two series is determined by the market positioning of the team at the beginning of the program design.
We will continue to update this page to provide timely feedback on market response to our products.
Update until December 2024:
As two of STEPPERONLINE's best-selling stepper drivers, the T Series and Y Series have distinct features. Below, we will explain their differences from the perspectives of open-loop drivers and closed-loop drivers.
**Open-Loop Stepper Drivers**
T Series:
Supports 5V/24V control signals, switchable via the DIP switch on the top of the driver.
16 adjustable microstep settings, with a minimum of 25,000 microsteps.
Supports pulse/direction/enable control signals and includes an external alarm signal input port.
Y Series:
Simultaneously supports 5V/24V control signals without manual switching.
16 adjustable microstep settings, with a minimum of 40,000 microsteps.
Supports pulse/direction/enable control signals.
**Closed-Loop Stepper Drivers**
T Series:
Output current can be adjusted via the external S1 knob or through software.
Supports 5V/24V control signals, switchable via the DIP switch on the top of the driver.
Supports brake signal input.
Compatible with encoders of three resolutions: 1000/2500/5000 PPR, configurable via software.
Y Series:
Features intelligent output current adjustment, eliminating the need for manual tuning.
Simultaneously supports 5V/24V control signals without manual switching.
Does not support brake signal input.
Compatible with encoders of any resolution between 0–5000 PPR, configurable via software.
Updated on: 10/03/2025
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