L294, SWITCH-MODE SOLENOID DRIVER
HIGH VOLTAGE OPERATION (UP TO 50V)
HIGH OUTPUT CURRENT CAPABILITY (UP TO 4A)
LOW SATURATION VOLTAGE
TTL-COMPATIBLE INPUT
OUTPUT SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION (TO
GROUND, TO SUPPLY AND ACROSS THE
LOAD)
THERMAL SHUTDOWN
OVERDRIVING PROTECTION
LATCHED DIAGNOSTIC OUTPUT
DESCRIPTION
The L294 is a monolithic switched mode solenoid
driver designed for fast, high current applications
such as hummer and needle driving in printers and
electronic typewriters. Power dissipation is reduced
by efficient switchmode operation. An extra
