Pololu MP6550 Single Brushed DC Motor Driver Carrier

• Pololu MP6550 Single Brushed DC Motor Driver Carrier
• Offers a broad operating voltage range from 1.8 to 22 V
• Capable of delivering a continuous 1.7 A, with a peak of 2.5 A
• Provides protection against under-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature
• Features built-in current sensing and current limiting

The Pololu MP6550 Single Brushed DC Motor Driver Carrier is a compact breakout board designed for the MPS MP6550 motor driver. This device boasts a broad operating voltage range from 1.8 to 22 V and is capable of delivering a continuous 1.7 A, with a peak of 2.5 A, to a single brushed DC motor. The MP6550 is equipped with built-in current sensing and current limiting features, providing protection against under-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature conditions. The carrier board further enhances the device’s safety by offering reverse-voltage protection up to 20 V.

The MP6550, a product of Monolithic Power Systems (MPS), is an H-bridge motor driver IC that facilitates bidirectional control of one brushed DC motor within the voltage range of 1.8 to 22 V. It can consistently supply up to approximately 1.7 A and has configurable current sensing and current limiting features. The board comes fully equipped with all of its SMD components, including the MP6550.

The product’s features include an H-bridge motor driver, a motor supply voltage range of 1.8 to 22 V, a logic supply voltage range of 1.8 to 4.9 V, and an output current of up to 1.7 A continuous. The current control limits the peak current to 2.5 A by default. It also offers under-voltage lockout and protection against over-current and over-temperature. The carrier board provides reverse-voltage protection up to 20 V. The device’s compact size (0.5 x 0.6 inch) adds to its appeal.