The board is Arduino-compatible, allowing for rapid development of brushed DC motor applications.
The Maxim MAXREFDES89#, available from Mouser Electronics, contains four MAX14871 full-bridge DC motor drivers, a MAX17501 DC-DC converter, four MAX4704 4:1 low-voltage analog multiplexers, two MAX5387 low-voltage digital potentiometers, and a MAX7300 I/O expander. Each MAX14871 driver provides the necessary functions to drive a brushed DC motor, while the additional components enable comprehensive testing and use in a variety of configurations.
The MAXREFDES89# has a supply voltage range of 7V to 36VDC, depending on the motors used, which can handle a continuous current of up to 2A per driver. Developers can use the available mbed shield library, which contains interface details for the reference design's supporting hardware, to simplify development. The simplicity of brushed motors and the robustness of the MAXREFDES89# combine to offer an ideal solution for prototyping robotics, gaming machines, and industrial automation projects.
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