Name: PCA9685 16-Channel 12-bit PWM Servo Driver Module
SKU: VE-110
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PCA9685 16-Channel 12-bit PWM Servo Driver Module

Technical Specifications

Characteristic	Specification Parameters
Driver Controller IC	NXP PCA9685 16-Channel PWM/LED Controller
Communication Bus	I2C Protocol (Standard 100 kHz or Fast-Mode 400 kHz)
Logic Supply Voltage (VCC)	3.0V to 5.5V DC (Compatible with 3.3V and 5V systems)
Servo Supply Voltage (V+)	Up to 6.0V DC Max (External high-current power input)
PWM Resolution Output	12-bit (4,096 distinct timing increments)
Adjustable Frequency	24 Hz to 1,526 Hz (Configurable for servos or LEDs)
Module Frame Footprint	62 mm × 25 mm

The PCA9685 16-Channel 12-bit PWM Servo Driver Module is an I2C-controlled bus expansion board designed to offload precise pulse-width modulation rendering from a main microcontroller. Built around the advanced NXP PCA9685 chip, it features an internal clock that continuously generates 16 independent PWM signals simultaneously. Using only two hardware communication lines, this module frees up processing bandwidth, making it the industry-standard peripheral for powering multi-servo robotic arms, hexapod walkers, and complex LED dimming arrays .

✨ Key Features

Massive Output Expansion: Drives up to 16 individual servo motors or LED channels simultaneously from just two microcontroller pins.
Granular 12-Bit Resolution: Offers 4,096 discrete duty-cycle timing steps, ensuring exceptionally smooth angular movements and precise brightness transitions.
I2C Bus Chainability: Features 6 hardware address-selection solder pads, allowing up to 62 modules to cascade on a single bus to manage 992 PWM outputs.
Dedicated Power Isolation: Separates delicate logic power from high-current servo supply lines, protecting development boards from current drops and inductive noise.

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Characteristic	Specification Parameters
Driver Controller IC	NXP PCA9685 16-Channel PWM/LED Controller
Communication Bus	I2C Protocol (Standard 100 kHz or Fast-Mode 400 kHz)
Logic Supply Voltage (VCC)	3.0V to 5.5V DC (Compatible with 3.3V and 5V systems)
Servo Supply Voltage (V+)	Up to 6.0V DC Max (External high-current power input)
PWM Resolution Output	12-bit (4,096 distinct timing increments)
Adjustable Frequency	24 Hz to 1,526 Hz (Configurable for servos or LEDs)
Module Frame Footprint	62 mm × 25 mm

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