The circuit shown in figure 1 makes it possible to control DC motors of various amps from CMOS logic signals as shield, for instance.

 

Figure 1 – H-Bridge diagram
    Figure 1 – H-Bridge diagram | Clique na imagem para ampliar |

 

   

Two of the ports of a 4011 integrated circuit are used as inverters. They are connected in such a way that when one meets the output at high level the other, it is necessarily with the output at the low level.

   In this way, the power field effect transistors that form the H bridge lead two by two by establishing different directions of current flow through the motor. At the high level at the inlet the motor turns in one direction and the low level in the opposite direction. The maximum current of the controlled motor depends only on the chosen transistors.

   The power supply can be made with voltages different from 12 V, depending on the motor used. With voltages below 9 V, the resistance between the drain and the source of the transistors begins to become sensitive in the losses to the motor. It may be necessary to connect in parallel with the motor a capacitor of 1 to 10 uF (depolarized) to avoid instabilities caused by the switching of your brushes.

   In figure 2 we have a suggestion of printed circuit board for this assembly.

 

 

Figure 2 - Printed circuit board for mounting
   Figure 2 - Printed circuit board for mounting | Clique na imagem para ampliar |

 

   

Note that depending on the current required by the motor, the transistors must be fitted with appropriate heat radiators.

 

 

LIST OF MATERIALS

 

CI-1 - 4011 - CMOS integrated circuit

Q1 to Q4 - IRF510 or any N-channel power MOSFETs

C1 - 100 nF - ceramic capacitor

M – motor

 

More:

Printed circuit board, heat radiators for transistors, wires, solder, etc.