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# Adafruit 16-Channel 12-bit PWM/Servo Driver - I2C interface [PCA9685]

**Brand:** Adafruit

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## Pricing

- **Price:** $31.47
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units
- **SKU:** AF-815

## Description

The Adafruit 16-Channel PWM/Servo Driver uses the PCA9685 chip to provide 16 channels of 12-bit PWM output over I2C. With a built-in clock, the driver runs independently — no need to continuously send signals from your microcontroller. Ideal for controlling servos, LEDs, or any PWM-driven device. Up to 62 boards can be chained on a single I2C bus using solder-jumper address selection, giving you control over up to 992 PWM outputs. The board is 5V compliant, so you can control it from a 3.3V microcontroller while driving outputs up to 6V. Key Features 16 PWM Channels – 12-bit resolution (4,096 steps) per output PCA9685 Driver – Free-running I2C-controlled PWM with built-in clock Chainable – Up to 62 boards on one I2C bus (992 total outputs) 5V Compliant – Control from 3.3V logic, drive up to 6V outputs Adjustable Frequency – PWM up to ~1.6 kHz Configurable Output – Push-pull or open-drain, with output enable pin 220Ω Series Resistors – Output protection and easy LED driving Reverse Polarity Protection – On terminal block power input Servo Connectors – 3-pin headers in groups of 4 for up to 16 servos Also Available 16-Channel PWM/Servo Shield – Arduino shield format with prototyping area Ideal For Multi-servo robotics (hexapods, robotic arms) Precise LED dimming and colour mixing Kinetic art with many moving parts Large-scale PWM output expansion Package Contents 1× Adafruit PCA9685 16-channel PWM/Servo driver breakout (assembled and tested) 4× 3×4 male straight headers (for servo plugs) 1× 2-pin terminal block (for power input) 1× 6-pin 0.1" header Note: Servos not included. Light soldering required to attach headers. Terminal block colour may vary (blue or black). Specifications Driver Chip – PCA9685 Channels – 16 PWM Resolution – 12-bit (4,096 steps) Servo Resolution – ~4µs at 60Hz update rate Max PWM Frequency – ~1.6 kHz Output Voltage – Up to 6V Interface – I2C (6 address select pins) Max Chainable – 62 boards (992 outputs)

**Product Type:** physical

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