The L293D motor driver IC is a dual-channel H-Bridge motor driver that can control two DC motors or one stepper motor in both directions. Widely used in robotics and automation projects.
The L293D is a 16-pin dual H-Bridge motor driver IC designed to drive DC motors, stepper motors, and other inductive loads in both forward and reverse directions.
It supports bidirectional control and can be easily interfaced with microcontrollers like Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, PIC, and AVR. The IC can handle voltages up to 36V and currents up to 600mA per channel.
🔹 Specifications:
IC Type: L293D Motor Driver (Dual H-Bridge)
Operating Voltage: 4.5V to 36V
Output Current: 600mA per channel (peak 1.2A)
Logic Voltage: 5V TTL
Channels: 2 (can control two DC motors or one stepper motor)
Built-in diodes for back-EMF protection
Dimensions: Standard DIP-16 package
🎯 Applications:
Robotics projects
Smart car motor control
Stepper motor driving
Conveyor systems
CNC machines and automation
✅ Features:
Controls speed and direction of motors
Works with Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and more
Integrated protection diodes
Compact DIP package for easy prototyping
📦 Package Includes:
1 × L293D Motor Driver IC