Connecting an L293D H-Bridge to a DC Motor: Advice Needed

[axe34]

Hello

I was wondering if you could advise me on the following. I am undertaking a personal project at home (mainly mechanical in nature) whereby I require the L293D H-Bridge to connect to a 12 V DC motor. I'm using a PIC 16F877A microcontroller. This microcontroller has a 5V output. The breadboard I have has a 15V but no 12 V rail.
Can I connect the H bridge to the 15V rail and ground rail? Will the DC motor work ok?
I have studied the data sheet but I'm still confused!Thankyou

 

[Hesch]

Can I connect the H bridge to the 15V rail and ground rail? Will the DC motor work ok?

Yes, just limit the PWM-signal to yield ±12V ( ±80% duty cycles ).

The limit as for the bridge itself is 36V.