Overview
The L293B is a brushed DC Motor Driver made by STMicroelectronics in a DIP-16 package with 16 pins. 1A 2A 4.5V~36V DIP-16 Brushed DC Motor Drivers ROHS.
PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (EasyEDA_Cloud:L293B, from EasyEDA) and its footprint (Package_DIP:DIP-16_W8.89mm_SMDSocket_LongPads, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C2688689).
Symbol
Footprint
Parameters
4- Features
- Active braking function
- Output Current
- 1A
- Peak Current
- 2A
- Voltage - Supply
- 4.5V~36V
Order codes
1- L293BLCSC C2688689
Pinout
16| Pin | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ChipEnable1 | Unspecified |
| 2 | Input1 | Unspecified |
| 3 | Output1 | Unspecified |
| 4 | GND | Unspecified |
| 5 | GND | Unspecified |
| 6 | Output2 | Unspecified |
| 7 | Input2 | Unspecified |
| 8 | Vs | Unspecified |
| 9 | ChipEbable2 | Unspecified |
| 10 | Input3 | Unspecified |
| 11 | Output3 | Unspecified |
| 12 | GND | Unspecified |
| 13 | GND | Unspecified |
| 14 | Output4 | Unspecified |
| 15 | Input4 | Unspecified |
| 16 | Vss | Unspecified |
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Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the L293B?
Yes. The symbol is EasyEDA_Cloud:L293B and the footprint Package_DIP:DIP-16_W8.89mm_SMDSocket_LongPads, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.
What package is the L293B?
DIP-16, with 16 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.
Where is the L293B datasheet?
STMicroelectronics publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.
Where can I order the L293B?
JLCPCB lists it as part C2688689, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.
What can replace the L293B?
Parts like it in the library: the A4973SB-T by Allegro MicroSystems, LLC. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.
