What this brushed DC motor driver actually does
The MAX14871EUE+ is a fully integrated brushed DC motor driver with PWM interface and two half-bridges, in a 16-TSSOP package with exposed pad.
Supply range and output current — the fit decision
The 4.5V to 36V supply range is the first thing to check against your rail. A 24V brushed DC motor sits comfortably in the middle, with headroom for transients up to the 36V absolute maximum. The 3A output rating is continuous — if your motor draws 2A under load, you have margin; if it spikes to 4A on startup, you need to account for that in the thermal design. The exposed pad helps pull heat into the PCB copper, so a good thermal via pattern under the 16-TSSOP-EP is worth the layout effort.
Temperature grade and where it goes
The Bi-CMOS process keeps switching losses low.