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.

OBSOLETEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
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MAQ4125YMESmall Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Microchip
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
8
Lifecycle
OBSOLETE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Temp Range
-40.0°C to 125.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of MAQ4125YME?

  • 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

What is MAQ4125YME used for?

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.

What are the specifications of MAQ4125YME?

Manufacturer Package CodeSOIC-8
YTEOL0
High Side DriverNO
Input CharacteristicsSTANDARD
Interface IC TypeBUFFER OR INVERTER BASED MOSFET DRIVER
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G8
Number of Functions2
Output Peak Current Limit-Nom3A
Output PolarityCOMPLEMENTARY
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeSOP8,.25
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE, LOW PROFILE
Screening LevelAEC-Q100
Supply Current-Max2mA
Supply Voltage-Max20V
Supply Voltage-Min4.5V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyBCDMOS
Temperature GradeAUTOMOTIVE
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch1.27mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Turn-off Time0.1 µs
Turn-on Time0.1 µs
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.39.00.01

Where can I find the MAQ4125YME datasheet?

MAQ4125YME Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Microchip

What are equivalent replacements for MAQ4125YME?

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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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