What are some options for H-bridge ICs to power 12V 3.6A loads?

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In summary, the conversation was about the search for an H-bridge IC to power a 12V 3.6A load. The person asking has researched and is looking for input on different options, including the L6203 and L298N, as well as the ZIP package offered by Digikey. The expert also suggests using a heatsink and mentions that as power levels increase, the MOSFET and Drivers may become separate.
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Hi, I am in the market for an H-bridge IC to power 12V 3.6A through. This is the circuit.
http://fritzing.org/projects/drive-motor-using-l293d-sn754410
Do you know where I could get an H-bridge like the one in the diagram? so I can power a bigger load and use 12V 3.6A. I seriously Googled this like a mad man and I'd like your input.
Even If you tell me to scrap the idea and try a beater method. Thanks
 
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Other than a high power motor shield - try L6203 - be sure to use a heatsink. The chip in your example is an H bridge with driver - as you move up in power the MOSFET and Drivers may become separate - but there should be others similar to the L6203 in this power level.
http://www.st.com/web/catalog/sense_power/FM142/CL851/SC1790

Also Sparkfun has some forum posts on similar items - L298N for example.
 
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Try the motor drivers offered by Digikey. You can narrow it down with the filters. I found one that can do what you want but it comes in a ZIP package. That's a 1.27 mm picth which will be hard to get into a breadboard because you'll have to twist the pins a little. There are many more options but I couldn't find a DIP package that is in stock.
 
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What is an H-bridge?

An H-bridge is an electronic circuit that is commonly used to control the direction and speed of a motor. It consists of four switches that are arranged in an "H" shape, hence the name. By turning the switches on and off in a specific sequence, the direction and speed of the motor can be controlled.

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