I use STA401's from my junk box, I think you can get an equiv UDN part,
don't know cost or more details sorry.
You could just use some power transistors etc.

        cya,    Andrew...


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jon Petty [SMTP:Phxsys3@AOL.COM]
> Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 12:05 PM
> To:   PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject:      Low side solenoid drivers
>
> 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
>
>
> Jon