Recently I completed a project using Alegro 2998 parts, nice and easy,
to drive two stepper motor size #23, 1.2 amp per phase, two phases per
motor. Driver outputs are not FET, but bipolar, so it heats, and
requires a heatsink nice and big with a fan.  Ok, board is ready and
produced in quantities, no problem, still using the Alegro part.  Just
for fun, I built a discrete output driver, using regular IRF530 (14A)
transistors and a isolation 74HCT14 just for precaution.  The
transistors don't even need heatsink, cost $0.50 at Netbuy (in
quantity). So, hmmm, don't discard the possibility to use FET
transistors.
Wagner.

Jon Petty wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> I want to use a pic to control 4 solenoids using a quad driver to provide
> solenoid ground. The total current for all 4 solenoids in less than 3 amps.
>
> Can anyone recommend a quad driver? I found one for driving fuel injectors,
> but it is $11.00.
>
> I was wondering if I could use those h-bridge chips, I think it is L297 (or
> L298)?
>
> Thanks