TB6612FNG input Drive levels

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#1

I have a 9 volt latching solenoid that requires I reverse the voltage to operate, the TB6612FNG motor driver appears to be able to handle that (450ma 50ms pulse) but I can’t confirm the logic level input;
I’m using a PIC18F67J50 or 3.3 volt for a controller.
Can I drive the TB6612FNG with 3.3 volt? I ask Spark but they couldn’t figure it out.

Thanks

#2

Hello.

You want to look at the operating range (page 3: 2.7-5.5V) and the input high level (page 5: 0.7*Vcc). So the thing should work just fine with your 3.3V logic.

- Jan