L293D

Modules

Also known as: L293D Motor Driver IC, Quadruple Half-H Driver

L293D pinout diagram
PinNameFunction
11,2ENEnable channel 1 (motor A)
21AInput 1 - motor A direction
31YOutput 1 - to motor A terminal
4GNDGround
5GNDGround
62YOutput 2 - to motor A terminal
72AInput 2 - motor A direction
8VCC2Motor supply voltage
93,4ENEnable channel 2 (motor B)
103AInput 3 - motor B direction
113YOutput 3 - to motor B terminal
12GNDGround
13GNDGround
144YOutput 4 - to motor B terminal
154AInput 4 - motor B direction
16VCC1Logic supply voltage, 5V

Summary

Dual H-bridge motor driver IC. Drives two DC motors (or one stepper) with built-in flyback diodes — lighter-duty, lower-current alternative to the L298N, popular for small robot chassis kits.