{"product_id":"pololu-4039-drv8256p-single-brushed-dc-motor-driver-carrier","title":"Pololu 4039 DRV8256P Single Brushed DC Motor Driver Carrier","description":"\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Buy Pololu 4039 DRV8256P Single Brushed DC Motor Driver Carrier online in India at best price from The Tech Depot, Bengaluru. Authentic product, 7-day warranty on manufacturing defects, fast delivery across India.\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003ePololu 4039 DRV8256P Single Brushed DC Motor Driver Carrier\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pololu 4039 is a compact motor driver carrier built around the Texas Instruments DRV8256P H-bridge IC, designed to control single brushed DC motors with variable speed and direction control. Professional roboticists, embedded systems engineers, and automation technicians rely on this carrier for reliable motor control in autonomous vehicles, industrial automation systems, and educational robotics platforms. This product solves the critical challenge of interfacing microcontroller GPIO pins with high-current DC motors while providing integrated protection against back-EMF, overcurrent conditions, and thermal stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pololu 4039 DRV8256P motor driver carrier implements a full H-bridge topology using the DRV8256P integrated circuit, enabling bidirectional control of brushed DC motors up to specified current ratings. The H-bridge architecture allows independent control of motor direction through two logic inputs while a PWM-capable input regulates motor speed through duty cycle modulation. The carrier board includes integrated protection circuitry including freewheeling diodes for back-EMF suppression, current limiting mechanisms, and thermal shutdown protection to safeguard against fault conditions. The compact form factor and straightforward pin configuration make it ideal for integration into breadboard prototypes, PCB designs, and embedded systems where space and reliability are critical constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis carrier board features a minimalist design philosophy that reduces component count while maintaining robust performance characteristics. The DRV8256P IC internally manages gate drive timing, shoot-through prevention, and thermal management, allowing the carrier to operate reliably across industrial temperature ranges. The board supports both PWM speed control and direction logic inputs, making it compatible with microcontroller platforms including Arduino, PIC, ARM Cortex, and other standard development boards. The exposed mounting pads and through-hole connectors facilitate easy integration into custom circuit designs, while the low quiescent current consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered mobile robotics applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Channel DC Motor Driver Carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTexas Instruments DRV8256P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePololu Robotics and Electronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal\/Authentic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 days on manufacturing defects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-5 days from Bengaluru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDelivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-8 days across India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\/7 via Email and WhatsApp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Voltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6V to 28V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak Current Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6A continuous per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControl Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePWM speed control plus direction logic input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Type Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrushed DC motors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated freewheeling diodes, thermal shutdown, overcurrent protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact carrier format with standard through-hole pins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH-Bridge topology enabling full bidirectional motor control with independent speed and direction regulation through separate PWM and logic inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated back-EMF protection via freewheeling diodes that suppress voltage spikes generated during motor deceleration and direction reversal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal shutdown protection automatically disables the driver if junction temperature exceeds safe operating limits, preventing permanent IC damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide supply voltage range from 6V to 28V DC accommodates diverse power source requirements from battery packs to regulated DC supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow quiescent current consumption enables efficient operation in battery-powered mobile robotics and autonomous systems with extended runtime requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard through-hole pin configuration and compact board layout facilitate breadboard prototyping and integration into custom PCB designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications and Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutonomous mobile robots and wheeled platforms requiring independent motor speed control with PWM-based velocity regulation and direction switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial automation systems including conveyor belt control, robotic arm actuators, and automated material handling equipment with variable speed requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational robotics platforms and STEM projects where students need hands-on experience with motor control electronics and embedded systems programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrototype development and breadboard experimentation for motor control circuits before committing to custom PCB manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery-powered portable equipment and cordless tools requiring efficient DC motor drive with thermal protection against overload conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyist drone and quadcopter projects utilizing brushed DC motors for propeller actuation with precision speed control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by connecting your power supply positive terminal to the VCC pin and negative terminal to the GND pin, ensuring voltage stays within the 6V to 28V specification. Connect your motor terminals to the OUT1 and OUT2 pins on the carrier. Connect your microcontroller PWM output to the PWM input pin for speed control, and connect a digital logic output to the direction control pin to select motor rotation direction. Configure your microcontroller to generate PWM signals at frequencies between 5kHz and 20kHz for optimal efficiency and minimal acoustic noise. The duty cycle of the PWM signal directly controls motor speed, where 0% represents stopped and 100% represents full speed in the selected direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor protection and reliability, always include a decoupling capacitor of 100uF to 470uF across the power supply pins close to the carrier board to suppress voltage transients. If driving motors with significant inertia or mechanical load, implement gradual acceleration through software-controlled PWM ramp-up to reduce mechanical stress and electrical stress on the driver IC. Monitor the carrier board temperature during continuous operation at high current levels, ensuring adequate airflow if operating near maximum current ratings. For applications requiring bidirectional speed control, implement software logic that prevents simultaneous activation of both direction signals to avoid shoot-through conditions that could damage the H-bridge transistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the maximum continuous current this driver can handle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pololu 4039 DRV8256P carrier is rated for 3.6A continuous current per channel. Peak currents up to 5A are possible for short durations before thermal protection activates. For applications requiring sustained higher currents, consider using multiple drivers in parallel or selecting a higher-current driver module from Pololu's product line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this driver with 3.3V microcontroller logic signals?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the DRV8256P accepts 3.3V logic signals on the control inputs and interprets them correctly. However, the power supply voltage must still be between 6V and 28V DC. The logic input thresholds are compatible with standard CMOS and TTL voltage levels, making it compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other 3.3V\/5V microcontroller platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens if I reverse the motor connections or supply polarity?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversing motor connections simply reverses the direction of rotation, which is normal operation. However, reversing the power supply polarity will immediately damage the IC and potentially destroy the carrier board. Always double-check power connections before applying voltage. The carrier does not include reverse polarity protection, so external fusing or polarity protection is recommended for safety-critical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I control motor speed with this driver?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotor speed is controlled through PWM modulation on the speed control input pin. Apply a PWM signal with frequency between 5kHz and 20kHz, where the duty cycle directly corresponds to motor speed. A 50% duty cycle produces approximately 50% maximum speed, while 100% duty cycle produces full speed. Use your microcontroller's PWM-capable timer output for this control signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between this driver and Pololu's other motor driver models?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pololu 4039 is a single-channel driver optimized for individual brushed DC motor control with integrated protection. Other Pololu models may offer dual channels, higher current ratings, or different IC architectures. The DRV8256P specifically provides a good balance of cost, performance, and ease of integration for educational and hobbyist applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhen will I receive my order?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are dispatched within 1-5 business days from our Bengaluru warehouse. Delivery takes 7-8 days to most locations across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is your return and warranty policy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a 7-day return policy on manufacturing defects only. Contact support within 7 days of receipt for free replacement or full refund. Not applicable for user damage or misuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre bulk discounts available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, wholesale pricing for orders of 10 or more units. 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