L298P Arduino Motor Shield Datasheet & Code

L298P Pinout Equivalent

1：Overview of the L298P:

The L298P is a commonly used dual H-bridge DC motor driver chip that can directly drive two DC motors or one stepper motor. It offers high current driving capability and operates within a wide voltage range. Additionally, it allows for motor forward/reverse rotation and speed regulation through logic level control, making it widely applied in robotics and automation control fields.

2：L298P Important pin function definition:

3：Alternative model recommendation

TB6612FNG: This device features low on-resistance and low power consumption, capable of driving two DC motors and controlling a stepper motor. It operates on a single power supply with a voltage range of 2.7 to 13.5V, providing high output current up to 1.2A (average) and 3.2A (peak).

DRV8833: The operating voltage range is between 2.7 and 10.8 volts, featuring overcurrent protection and overheating protection, which effectively safeguards the chip and motor. Each channel can deliver up to 1.5 amperes of output current, capable of driving two DC motors.

L293D: This is a classic motor driver chip capable of driving two DC motors. It operates within a voltage range of 4.5 to 36 volts, with each channel delivering up to 600 milliamps. It is user-friendly and widely used in small motor drive applications.

SN754410: This chip can drive two DC motors or one stepper motor, with a working voltage range of 4.5 to 36V and an output current of up to 1A per channel. It features overheat protection to enhance system stability.