Specs for 0.8Amp 5V-26V DC Motor Driver Shield for Arduino

[Mostafa]

I am confused about the specification of this shield (0.8Amp 5V-26V DC Motor Driver Shield for Arduino).
- the website says that the continuous current it can handle is 0.8A while in the L298P datasheet, it says that the dc operation is 2A.
- the website says that the input voltage range is 5.0 to 26V (ext) while the data sheet says VIH+2.5 to 46V. For Arduino, VIH is 5V, therefore the voltage range is 7.5 to 46V.
Can you please let me know.
I want to buy a bulk of the drivers (40) and I want to drive a motor with a supply of 5V (external) and I am not sure if shield will work.
thanks

[ober]

I am confused about the specification of this shield (0.8Amp 5V-26V DC Motor Driver Shield for Arduino).
- the website says that the continuous current it can handle is 0.8A while in the L298P datasheet, it says that the dc operation is 2A.
- the website says that the input voltage range is 5.0 to 26V (ext) while the data sheet says VIH+2.5 to 46V. For Arduino, VIH is 5V, therefore the voltage range is 7.5 to 46V.
Can you please let me know.
I want to buy a bulk of the drivers (40) and I want to drive a motor with a supply of 5V (external) and I am not sure if shield will work.
thanks

Well, the datasheet (L298P) says it can handle 2A, but not continuously We have tested the motor driver can deliver 0.8A continuously. Of course, it can go up to 2A for a short period of time

In the case you want to use external supply (from the terminals), then 5V is fine.