7Semi TB6612FNG Motor Driver Breakout

The 7Semi TB6612FNG Motor Driver Breakout is a compact and efficient dual H-bridge motor driver board capable of driving two brushed DC motors or one bipolar stepper motor. It provides forward, reverse, brake, and PWM speed control, making it ideal for robotics, automation, RC vehicles, and embedded motor control applications. Its small size and easy interface make it suitable for beginners and advanced users.

Technical Specifications:

• Driver IC: TB6612FNG (dual H-bridge)
  
• Logic Voltage (VCC): 2.7V to 5.5V
  
• Motor Voltage (VM): 2.5V to 15V (typical use up to ~13.5V)
  
• Continuous Current: ~1.2A per channel
  
• Peak Current: ~3.2A (short pulses)
  
• Output Channels: 2 (MOTOR A and MOTOR B)
  
• Control Pins: IN1, IN2 (direction), PWM (speed), STBY (enable)
  
• Motor Control Modes: Forward, Reverse, Brake, Stop
  
• PWM Frequency: Up to ~100 kHz
  
• Compatible With: Arduino, ESP32, STM32, Raspberry Pi, and other controllers

Features:

• Dual H-bridge output for two DC motors or one stepper motor
  
• High-efficiency MOSFET design (cooler operation compared to L298N)
  
• Low-voltage logic compatible with both 3.3V and 5V microcontrollers
  
• Supports PWM speed control with precise motor control
  
• Built-in protection: thermal shutdown, overcurrent protection, undervoltage lockout
  
• Compact breakout suitable for breadboards and compact robotics projects
  
• Simple wiring and control via PWM, IN1/IN2, and STBY pins
  
• Ideal replacement for bulky motor drivers in low-power robotic builds

Applications:

• Small robots and robotic platforms
  
• RC cars, boats, and small remote-controlled systems
  
• DIY and hobby motorized projects
  
• Conveyor belts, small actuators, gates, miniature mechanisms
  
• Educational robotics and prototyping
  
• Stepper motor driving (using dual output)
  
• Automation systems requiring compact motor control
  
• IoT and embedded systems with motor requirements