Description
Description
The L293D Motor Driver IC is a dual H-bridge driver designed for controlling DC motors, relays, and inductive loads in embedded systems. It supports bidirectional motor control using PWM signals from microcontrollers such as Arduino, enabling precise speed and direction regulation. Operating within a wide voltage range of 4.7V to 36V, it delivers up to 600mA per channel with integrated protection diodes for reliable performance. This IC is suitable for robotics, automation systems, and educational electronics projects.
Features
- Dual H-bridge driver architecture
- Bidirectional DC motor control capability
- PWM input support for speed control
- Operating voltage range 4.7V to 36V
- Output current up to 600mA per channel
- Peak current handling up to 1.2A
- Integrated flyback protection diodes
- TTL compatible logic inputs
- Thermal shutdown protection
- Internal ESD protection
- Compact DIP package design
- Wide compatibility with microcontrollers
- Suitable for inductive load driving
- Stable operation under varying loads
Specifications
- Model: L293D
- Driver Type: Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver
- Operating Voltage: 4.7V 36V
- Logic Voltage: 5V
- Continuous Output Current: 600mA per channel
- Peak Output Current: 1.2A per channel
- Number of Channels: 2
- Control Method: PWM and Direction Control
- Input Type: TTL Compatible Logic
- Output Type: Push-Pull Driver
- Protection Features: Thermal Shutdown, Flyback Diodes
- Package Type: DIP-16
- Operating Temperature: 0C to 70C
- Applications: DC Motors, Relays, Solenoids
Links
- L293D Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver Datasheet
- L293D Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver 3D Model
- L293D Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver IC KICAD Library
Tutorials
- Arduino DC Motor Control with L293D Motor Driver IC

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