Adafruit MOSFET Driver - For Motors, Solenoids, LEDs, etc - STEMMA JST PH 2mm

The Adafruit STEMMA MOSFET Driver for Motors, Solenoids, and LEDs is the perfect solution for safely controlling high-current components like motors, solenoids, and high-power LEDs without risking damage to your microcontroller. Many beginners in electronics make the mistake of wiring high-power devices like motors directly to GPIO pins, which can lead to damaging their Arduino or Raspberry Pi. This is because these devices require a transistor or MOSFET driver and a kickback-protection diode to prevent voltage spikes from turning devices on and off.

This easy-to-use board includes a JST PH (2mm pitch) input connector, allowing for solderless connections and making it perfect for quick prototyping. It supports power from 3V to 30V and signal levels ranging from 3V to 20V. The board features an AO3406 N-Channel MOSFET with a 30Vds, 3.6A peak, 70mΩ RdsOn, and includes a 1N4007 flyback diode to absorb the inductive spike generated by motors and solenoids.

On the output side, the board provides two terminal blocks: one connected to power and the other to ground when the signal is high. For more flexibility, you can also access the signal and power pins via a 0.1" breakout header.

The MOSFET driver can handle up to 1.5A continuous and 3A peak loads, making it ideal for driving motors, solenoids, inductive loads, high-power LEDs, or single-color LED strips. However, the JST PH connector is rated for 2A continuous, so it’s important to keep that in mind when choosing your components.

Overall, this MOSFET driver simplifies your setup, allowing you to safely control high-power devices without complicated wiring or the risk of damaging your electronics!