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SparkFun Motor Driver - Dual TB6612FNG (1A)
The SparkFun TB6612FNG Motor Driver breakout can independently control up to two DC motors at a constant current of 1.2 A (3.2 A peak). Each motor channel su...
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The SparkFun TB6612FNG Motor Driver breakout can independently control up to two DC motors at a constant current of 1.2 A (3.2 A peak). Each motor channel supports four modes — clockwise, counter-clockwise, short-brake, and stop — controlled via two input signals and a PWM speed input.
All pins are broken out to 0.1″ pitch headers with inputs on one side and outputs on the other for clean wiring. Decoupling capacitors are included on both supply lines. No additional components needed — just solder headers and connect your motors.
Key Features
- Dual H-Bridge – Independently control two DC motors
- 1.2 A Continuous / 3.2 A Peak – Per channel output current
- PWM Speed Control – Up to 100 kHz input frequency
- Wide Motor Voltage – VM up to 15V DC
- Logic Voltage – 2.7–5.5V DC (VCC)
- Standby Pin – Pull STBY high to enable, low for low-power standby
- Breadboard Friendly – 0.1″ pitch headers, inputs and outputs on opposite sides
Specifications
- Driver IC – Toshiba TB6612FNG
- Motor Channels – 2
- Continuous Current – 1.2 A per channel
- Peak Current – 3.2 A (single pulse)
- Motor Supply (VM) – Up to 15V DC
- Logic Supply (VCC) – 2.7–5.5V DC
- PWM Frequency – Up to 100 kHz
Ideal For
- Small robot platforms and rovers
- Motorised art installations
- Arduino and Raspberry Pi motor control
- Any project requiring dual DC motor driving
Package Contents
- 1× SparkFun Motor Driver - Dual TB6612FNG (1A) Breakout
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- breakout
- A breakout board carries a small or fine-pitched component and brings its connections out to standard, breadboard- and header-friendly pins. Describing a part as a breakout means it can be wired into a project without soldering directly to the component's tiny contacts.
- DC
- DC means direct current, where electricity flows in one constant direction, as supplied by batteries, USB ports and many plug-pack power supplies. When a product specifies DC, it runs from a DC supply rather than mains AC, so you need to provide the correct voltage and polarity.
- Headers
- Rows of connector contacts on a fixed pitch (commonly 2.54 mm) used to link a board to a breadboard, jumper wires, or another board. They come as male pin headers and female socket headers; when a module ships with pre-soldered headers it can be used straight away, whereas bare pads require soldering the pins yourself.
- motor driver
- An electronic circuit that lets a low-power controller switch and control a motor that needs more current than the controller pins can safely provide. Checking motor driver support matters because pumps and motors usually cannot be connected directly to a microcontroller output.
- PWM
- Pulse Width Modulation is a way for a digital pin to simulate variable output power by switching on and off very quickly. It matters for controlling things like LED brightness, motor speed, or servo-style signals from a microcontroller pin.
- VCC
- VCC is the positive power-supply connection on a chip or module. Connecting it to the correct supply voltage is needed for the part to power on and helps avoid damaging the electronics.
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TB6612FNG Motor Driver Datasheet
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SparkFun Motor Driver TB6612FNG Schematic
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