Mx1616 Motor Driver Datasheet [exclusive] Jun 2026

IOUT_max = VREF / (8 × Rsense)

The is a high-efficiency, dual-channel H-bridge motor driver IC designed primarily for low-voltage applications such as battery-powered toys, small robotics, and DIY electronics. It is frequently compared to the classic L298N but offers a more compact footprint and higher efficiency due to its MOSFET-based internal architecture. Technical Specifications Mx1616 Motor Driver Datasheet

While the datasheet provides the raw numbers, here is how you apply them in a real project: IOUT_max = VREF / (8 × Rsense) The

| Parameter | Value | |-----------|-------| | | 1.8V – 7.0V (Absolute max: 7.5V) | | Output Current (per channel) | Continuous: 1.0A Peak: 1.8A (max 1 sec) | | Total Max Current | 2.0A (both channels combined) | | RDS(on) (Typical) | 0.8Ω (High-side + Low-side) | | Logic Input Voltage | 1.8V – 5V compatible | | Standby Current | < 0.1µA | | Operating Temp. | -20°C to +85°C | | Protection | Thermal shutdown (165°C typ.) Undervoltage lockout (UVLO) No overcurrent protection | | -20°C to +85°C | | Protection |

Unlike the L298N , which can have a voltage drop of up to 2V, the MX1616’s MOS-based design has minimal drop, allowing almost the full battery voltage to reach the motor.