Re: new stepper IC

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, "James Cullins" <jcullins@c...>
wrote:

> Allegro ( www.allegromicro.com ) has some new chips for driving

stepper.

> The A3971SLB dual will drive 2.5 amps each bridge.

They look like great parts but are only available in surface mount
packages which makes them rather difficult to use for the hobbyist.
Does anyone know of any cost effective alternatives to the L297/L298?

Mike