2A Dual L298N Motor Driver Module with PWM Control
The L298N Motor Driver Module is a great choice for controlling motors! It contains a double H bridge L298N chip, which has a maximum voltage of 46V and a current of 2A. This L298N High-voltage Dual-channel motor driver works with a logic voltage of 5V and can drive motors with a voltage range of 5-35V, giving you good efficiency with a maximum power output of 25W.
One cool feature of the L298N-based motor driver module is that it has current sensing for each motor, so you can easily check how they’re doing. It also features a heatsink to keep it cool while running, which increases efficiency. Also, there is a power-on LED indicator that indicates when it is active. The L298N Module is perfect for controlling DC and Stepper motors, switches, relays, robotic cars, arms, etc.
Features:
- Uses an L298N IC for effective motor control.
- Includes a 78M05 Voltage Regulator for internal circuitry power.
- Jumper enables the voltage regulator for power supplies ? 12V; requires separate 5V for supplies > 12V.
- ENA and ENB pins control motor speed; IN1 & IN2 and IN3 & IN4 control motor direction.
- Features a Power LED for status monitoring.
- Compact design with integrated resistors and capacitors for stability.
- Easy to use with popular microcontrollers like Arduino.
Pinout
| Pin Name |
Description |
| IN1 & IN2 |
Motor A input pins. Used to control the spinning direction of Motor A. |
| IN3 & IN4 |
Motor B input pins. Used to control the spinning direction of Motor B. |
| ENA |
Enable pin for Motor A — allows PWM speed control of Motor A. |
| ENB |
Enable pin for Motor B — allows PWM speed control of Motor B. |
| OUT1 & OUT2 |
Output pins to Motor A — these connect to the two leads of Motor A. |
| OUT3 & OUT4 |
Output pins to Motor B — these connect to the two leads of Motor B. |
| 12V |
12V (or motor supply) input from DC power source — supplies power to the motors. |
| 5V |
Logic supply pin (5 V) — supplies power for the internal switching logic circuitry in the L298N IC. |
| GND |
Ground pin — common reference for the logic and motor power supply. |
Comparison: L298N vs L293D vs BTS7960 Motor Driver Modules
| Specification |
L298N |
L293D |
BTS7960 |
| Operating Voltage |
5V – 35V |
4.5V – 36V |
6V – 27V |
| Output Current (per channel) |
Up to 2A |
Up to 600mA |
Up to 43A |
| Number of Channels |
2 (Dual H-Bridge) |
2 (Dual H-Bridge) |
1 (Single H-Bridge) |
| PWM Control |
Yes (ENA/ENB Pins) |
Yes (Enable Pins) |
Yes (PWM Input Pins) |
| Logic Voltage |
5V |
5V |
3.3V – 5V compatible |
| Heat Dissipation |
Moderate (Built-in Heat Sink) |
Low (Needs external cooling for high load) |
High (Integrated powerful MOSFETs with heat sink) |
| Motor Type Supported |
DC Motors, Stepper Motors |
DC Motors, Small Steppers |
High-Power DC Motors |
| Efficiency |
Medium (BJT-based) |
Low (BJT-based) |
High (MOSFET-based) |
| Suitable For |
Robotics, Medium DC Motors |
Basic Projects, Low-Power Motors |
High-Torque Motors, Electric Vehicles |
Applications:
- Robotic Cars
- Robotic Arms
- Controlling the motor's speed and direction