MAQ4125YME Microchip Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
MAQ4125YME is a Microchip AEC-Q100 qualified dual MOSFET gate driver in an SOIC-8 package, delivering 3 A peak output current with complementary inverting and non-inverting channels. It supports standard logic inputs and targets automotive DC-DC converters, motor drives, and inverter stages up to 175°C. From $1.80 in stock with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Microchip
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- MAQ4125YME Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- AEC-Q100 automotive qualification for reliable operation in harsh under-hood environments up to 175°C
- 3 A peak output drive capability per channel enables fast switching of large power MOSFETs
- Complementary inverting plus non-inverting outputs in one SOIC-8 package simplifies half-bridge gate-drive design
- Standard CMOS/TTL-compatible input thresholds allow direct drive from automotive MCU PWM outputs
Applications
The MAQ4125YME is designed for automotive power conversion circuits such as synchronous buck converters, boost regulators, and half-bridge motor-drive stages in 12 V vehicle systems. Its AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualification and wide operating temperature range up to 175°C make it a robust choice for powertrain controllers, electric power steering modules, and body-control DC-DC converters. The complementary dual-output architecture also simplifies gate-drive level shifting for low-side MOSFET pairs in industrial inverters operating outside the automotive domain.
Specifications
| Manufacturer Package Code | SOIC-8 |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| High Side Driver | NO |
| Input Characteristics | STANDARD |
| Interface IC Type | BUFFER OR INVERTER BASED MOSFET DRIVER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G8 |
| Number of Functions | 2 |
| Output Peak Current Limit-Nom | 3A |
| Output Polarity | COMPLEMENTARY |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP8,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE, LOW PROFILE |
| Screening Level | AEC-Q100 |
| Supply Current-Max | 2mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 20V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4.5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | BCDMOS |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Turn-off Time | 0.1 µs |
| Turn-on Time | 0.1 µs |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What peak gate-drive current does MAQ4125YME deliver and how does that affect MOSFET switching speed?
The MAQ4125YME provides 3 A peak source and sink current per output, which charges and discharges MOSFET gate capacitances rapidly. For a MOSFET with 10 nC total gate charge, a 3 A drive can complete a switching transition in roughly 3 ns, reducing switching losses in high-frequency automotive converters operating above 100 kHz.
What automotive qualification standard does MAQ4125YME meet, and what temperature range does it cover?
The MAQ4125YME is AEC-Q100 Grade 1 qualified, confirming reliability for automotive applications up to 175°C junction temperature. This grade covers the thermal stress levels encountered in under-hood power modules, making it suitable for engine-bay DC-DC converters, electric power steering, and transmission controllers in vehicles.
How does the complementary inverting and non-inverting output of MAQ4125YME simplify half-bridge circuit design?
By integrating both an inverting and a non-inverting driver in a single SOIC-8 package, MAQ4125YME lets a designer drive high-side and low-side MOSFETs of a half-bridge from one PWM signal without external inverters. This reduces component count by at least 2 parts, shrinks PCB area, and eliminates propagation delay mismatches that can cause cross-conduction in synchronous rectifiers.
How does MAQ4125YME compare with a single-channel driver when board space is limited in a 12 V automotive module?
A single-channel driver occupies a separate package for each polarity, requiring two SOIC-8 footprints totalling roughly 30 mm² of board area. MAQ4125YME integrates both channels in one 8-pin SOIC, cutting the footprint to about 19 mm² and saving one decoupling capacitor placement, which matters greatly in densely packed ECU designs.
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