Overview
The L6506 is a stepper Motor Driver made by STMicroelectronics in a DIP-18 package with 18 pins. 4.5V~7V Bipolar Driver DIP-18 Stepper Motor Driver ROHS.
PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (EasyEDA_Cloud:L6506, from EasyEDA) and its footprint (Package_DIP:DIP-18_W7.62mm, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C10652).
Symbol
Footprint
Parameters
3- Control Voltage
- 4.5V~7V
- Drive Type
- Bipolar Driver
- Features
- Motor step-out prevention function
Order codes
1- L6506LCSC C10652
Pinout
18| Pin | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RC | Unspecified |
| 2 | OSC | Unspecified |
| 3 | SYNC | Unspecified |
| 4 | POWER/ENABLE | Unspecified |
| 5 | IN1 | Unspecified |
| 6 | IN2 | Unspecified |
| 7 | IN3 | Unspecified |
| 8 | IN4 | Unspecified |
| 9 | GND | Unspecified |
| 10 | VSENSE1 | Unspecified |
| 11 | OUT4 | Unspecified |
| 12 | OUT3 | Unspecified |
| 13 | OUT2 | Unspecified |
| 14 | OUT1 | Unspecified |
| 15 | VSENSE2 | Unspecified |
| 16 | REF1 | Unspecified |
| 17 | REF2 | Unspecified |
| 18 | VCC | Unspecified |
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Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the L6506?
Yes. The symbol is EasyEDA_Cloud:L6506 and the footprint Package_DIP:DIP-18_W7.62mm, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.
What package is the L6506?
DIP-18, with 18 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.
Where is the L6506 datasheet?
STMicroelectronics publishes it: the Datasheet link on this page opens it.
Where can I order the L6506?
JLCPCB lists it as part C10652, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.