L298N DC Motor Driver Type 2

Features / Specs

• Main IC: ST-Micro L298N
• Operating Voltage: 5 – 35VDC (On-board 5VDC regulator for logic supply if higher input voltage is used)
• On-board Regulator: 78M05 Fixed 5.0VDC (Requires at least 7VDC to operate correctly)
• 220µF 35V Electrolytic Capacitors on the input and output of the 5VDC regulator
• Operating Current (No Load): ~36mA
• Control Logic: 5VDC
• Current Rating: 2A per Channel / Bridge
• Dual Full Bridge Drivers allow the user to control two separate motors
• Independent direction, speed and braking for each motor
• Power indication LED
• Jumper which allows the 5VDC regulator to be disconnected from the +12V terminal if required
• Screw terminals for easy connection to motors and power
• Large heatsink for improved heat dissipation
• Dimensions: ~(43mm x 43mm x 28.6mm)
• Mounting Hole Diameter: 3mm (M3 Compatible)
• Mounting Hole Spacing (Centre to Centre): ~36.6mm

Pin Description

• ENA-> Motor A Enable Input
• IN1-> Motor A Direction Control Input 1
• IN2-> Motor A Direction Control Input 2
• IN3-> Motor B Direction Control Input 2
• IN4-> Motor B Direction Control Input 1
• ENB-> Motor B Enable Input

• +12v-> Motor Supply Voltage (7 – 35VDC) (Can be used for logic supply as well)
• GND-> Ground
• +5v-> Logic Supply Voltage (4.5 – 7VDC) (Regulator output can be used from this pin)
• OUT1-> Motor / Bridge A Output
• OUT2-> Motor / Bridge A Output
• OUT3-> Motor / Bridge B Output
• OUT4-> Motor / Bridge B Output

Resources

• ST-Micro L298 Product Page