---MAX14870 Single Brushed DC Motor Driver Carrier

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  • MAX14870 Single Brushed DC Motor Driver Carrier
  • Operate from 4.5 V to 36 V
  • Deliver continuous current of 1.7 A
  • Include built-in safety protections
  • Feature simple two-pin control interface
  • Fit standard breadboards and perfboards

The MAX14870 Single Brushed DC Motor Driver Carrier is a compact breakout board designed for controlling a single brushed DC motor. It operates within a voltage range of 4.5 V to 36 V and can deliver a continuous current of 1.7 A, with a peak capacity of 2.5 A. The board features a straightforward two-pin interface for speed and direction control, and it includes built-in protections against reverse-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature conditions. This carrier board is compatible with standard solderless breadboards and perfboards, facilitating ease of use for students and hobbyists.

  • 2x 1×5-pin breakaway 0.1″ male header
  • 1x MAX14870 Single Brushed DC Motor Driver Carrier
  • 0.6 x 0.5 inches

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  • Single-channel H-bridge motor driver with shoot-through protection and internal free-wheeling diodes
  • Motor supply voltage: 4.5 V to 36 V
  • Output current: up to 1.7 A continuous (2.5 A peak)
  • No separate logic supply needed; inputs are compatible with 3V and 5V
  • Simple two-pin DIR/PWM interface for direction and speed control
  • Under-voltage lockout and protection against over-current, short-circuit, and over-temperature
  • Carrier board includes reverse-voltage protection
  • Active-low fault output indicates over-current or over-temperature conditions
  • Surface-mount resistor can be added for automatic current limiting