Do I Need Flyback Diodes for an L293D and 5V DC Motor Circuit?

[=SJ=]

Hello,

do I need flyback diodes in circuit of L293D and 5V DC motor?
Thanks!

 

[davenn]

Hello,

do I need flyback diodes in circuit of L293D and 5V DC motor?
Thanks!

hi there SJ

for the L293D version, no you don't, it has built in inductive transient suppression diodes
its brother the plain L293 ( No D) does require external diodes across the motors being driven

Dave

 

[=SJ=]

Thank you very much!