Product Description
The DRV8838 Single Brushed DC Motor Driver Carrier is a compact motor control module designed to drive one brushed DC motor with reliable current handling and built in protection features. Based on the TI DRV8838 motor driver IC, this carrier board simplifies the use of the small surface mount chip by presenting it in a standard 10 pin DIP form factor suitable for breadboards and 0.1 inch perfboards.
The module supports bidirectional motor control using a simple PHASE and ENABLE interface and is suitable for low voltage motor applications in robotics, automation, and DIY electronics projects.
This is a generic module, not branded, and intended for educational, hobby, and embedded control use.
Key Features
Single brushed DC motor driver
Bidirectional motor control
Continuous output current up to 1.7 A
Peak current up to 1.8 A
Motor supply voltage range 0 V to 11 V
Logic supply voltage range 1.8 V to 7 V
PHASE and ENABLE control interface
PWM speed control support
Dynamic braking and coast modes
Reverse voltage protection on motor supply
Over current, under voltage, and over temperature protection
10 pin DIP form factor for easy breadboard use
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Driver IC | DRV8838 |
| Motor Type | Brushed DC motor |
| Motor Supply Voltage | 0 V to 11 V |
| Logic Supply Voltage | 1.8 V to 7 V |
| Continuous Output Current | Up to 1.7 A |
| Peak Output Current | Up to 1.8 A |
| Control Interface | PHASE and ENABLE |
| Speed Control | PWM on ENABLE pin |
| Protection Features | Reverse voltage, over current, under voltage, over temperature |
| Board Form Factor | 10 pin DIP |
| Board Size | Approximately 0.5 inch x 0.4 inch |
How to Use
Connect the motor power supply to VIN or VM
Connect logic power to VCC from the controller
Use the PHASE pin to set motor direction
Apply a PWM signal to the ENABLE pin to control motor speed
Pull ENABLE low to apply dynamic braking
Pull SLEEP low to disable outputs and allow the motor to coast
For very low voltage motor operation, connect the motor supply directly to VM to bypass reverse voltage protection losses.
Applications
Robotics and small vehicles
Motorized mechanisms
Educational motor control projects
Low voltage DC motor driving
Automation and mechatronics
Prototyping with breadboards
Package Includes
Why Choose This Module
This DRV8838 motor driver carrier offers a compact and easy to use solution for controlling a single brushed DC motor. With strong protection features, flexible control, and a breadboard friendly layout, it is ideal for rapid prototyping and reliable motor control in low voltage applications.
Upgrade your motor driven projects with this compact and dependable DRV8838 motor driver module today.
