Yes, it did, although I kept the current flow very low to avoid over-heating the chip. The conclusion is that the internal connection between PPAD and GND pins is adequate for at least low-current applications. Heat dissipation (and long-term reliability) are separate issues. In this case the objective was simply to demonstrate that this chip could drive a particular model of stepper motor. My client was satisfied and we are moving forward with a design.
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