DRV8711: Can DRV8711 operate without SPI?

Part Number: DRV8711

Hi,

One of my customer willing to use DRV8711, but they do not want SPI control.

I'm afraid the DRV8711 can enable and work normally without SPI line.

But only related thread I found from E2E is below.

( https://e2e.ti.com/support/applications/motor_drivers/f/38/p/573994/2105671#2105671 )

the result of above thread is use SPI1.

Is it possible for DRV8711 with only Optional STEP/DIR Pins?

If then, how can I disable SPI controls? just make low pin 16?

thanks,

TS