MD13S 13Amp DC Motor Driver – GROVE Compatible

The MD13S 13Amp DC Motor Driver sounds like a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the MD10C, particularly in terms of current protection and output capability. With its improved circuitry and design, the MD13S can handle a maximum output current of 30A, with a continuous current rating of 13A under typical room temperature conditions.

Brush motors are indeed widely used due to their simplicity and ease of operation. By supplying DC voltage to the two terminals of a brush motor, it initiates rotation. However, to precisely control the speed and direction of such motors, especially in conjunction with microcontrollers, a reliable motor driver is essential. The MD13S seems to fit the bill by providing the necessary current protection and output capabilities for effective motor control in various applications.

Features:

• One brushed DC motor with bi-directional control.
• Minimum current of 6V to 30V, maximum current of 13A continuous and 30A peak (10 seconds) for support motor voltage.
• GROVE appropriate
• Input logic levels are 3.3V and 5V.
• Solid state components eliminate the wear and tear of a mechanical relay and respond faster.
• Completely NMOS H-Bridge eliminates the need for a heat sink and improves efficiency.
• PWM frequency for speed control up to 20 KHz (actual output frequency equals input frequency).
• NOT RC (Radio Control) PWM; support both locked-antiphase and sign-magnitude PWM operation.
• SMD-compatible.