The L296P is a hybrid power integrated circuit (IC) manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It is used to provide simultaneous protection, drive, and control of a bipolar stepper motor in any application. The L296P features built-in input protection, easy external control, 3-phase winding connections, thermal overload protection, and a wide range of operating supply voltages. The L296P can also be used in other applications requiring variable speed or direction control and drivers such as robots and industrial machinery.