An onboard user-accessible 5V low-dropout regulator
Schottky EMF-protection diodes
Dual H-bridges
The L298 2.5A 6V-26V Compact Dual Motor Driver Kit is usable from 6 to 26V, at up to 5A total output current (2.5A per channel). By itself, the IC is somewhat difficult to wire and use, but the Solarbotics L298 compact dual-motor Driver makes it much more convenient to use.
Features
Screw-terminals for power and motor connections
Socket pin connectors for easy logic interfacing
An onboard user-accessible 5V low-dropout regulator
Apart from the through-hole resistors being slightly too large for their allocated space on the board, the motor drive worked very well and was easy to assemble.