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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 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

Jargon buster

Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.

breakout
A breakout is a small circuit board that makes a tiny or hard-to-solder component easier to connect to with standard pins. It matters because this OLED module can be wired into a microcontroller project without needing to solder directly to the display’s fine contacts.
Headers
Rows of metal pins used to plug a module into a breadboard or connect it with jumper wires. Pre-soldered headers make the module easier to use straight away without needing to solder 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.

TB6612FNG Motor Driver Datasheet

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SparkFun Motor Driver TB6612FNG Schematic

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