Help with BJTs and DC motors

flyingsquare said:

Hi,

I'm attempting to design a motor driver for a small 3v DC motor. I have access to BJTs with a 1.6A collector current rating, and my motor datasheet says it uses 2A when stalled.

My question is how can I design for 2A when I only have transistors capable of passing 1.6A?

Also, as an aside i'm running my circuit on a 5v power rail, what is the best way to take this down to the 3v my motor runs on?

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