How to connect 2 h-bridges in parallel? L293 h-bridge driver

[kot_b]

L293 question

Hi!
L293- quad h-bridge driver. How do you think can i connectc two h-bridges parallel?

 

[Beepster]

L293 question

Big danger of timing error, one driver high, one low.
You could connect them using 2-? ohm resistors from the output of each driver to limit fault current.

 

[JFDuval]

Re: L293 question

Hello!

The easiest way is to stack to or more ICs together.

 

[kot_b]

L293 question

But if i remove enable, than setup control inputs. Wait for max transition and setup time, and than set enable high?

 

[nicleo]

Re: L293 question

But if i remove enable, than setup control inputs. Wait for max transition and setup time, and than set enable high?

If you can make sure the switching timing and sequence are correct, then it should be OK. One of the driver might be loaded higher compared to other as two drivers, even both from the same IC, are never 100% identical.

 

[glenjoy]

L293 question

Even you have same timing, the output voltages can be different and destructive on the loaded IC.

Better if you want a higher current, use a different IC or boost the current by using a power transistor or another highpower constant current sourcing IC.