Dual 4A low-side driver for N-channel MOSFETs
The MAX17601AUA+ from Maxim Integrated is a dual low-side gate driver designed to drive two independent N-channel MOSFETs. It delivers 4A peak source and 4A peak sink current per channel, with typical rise and fall times of 40ns and 25ns respectively. The non-inverting input type simplifies control logic — a high on the input turns the driver on. Supply range of 4V to 14V covers common 5V and 12V rails, and the junction temperature rating of -40°C to 150°C suits industrial motor drives, power supplies, and automotive under-hood environments. The 8-uMAX-EP / 8-uSOP-EP package with exposed pad helps thermal management in high-switching-frequency designs.
40ns rise / 25ns fall — switching speed and gate drive margin
The 40ns rise and 25ns fall times are typical. The 4A peak current charges and discharges the MOSFET gate capacitance quickly.
Active lifecycle — no obsolescence risk
The MAX17601AUA+ carries an Active lifecycle status per the manufacturer. No end-of-life notice or last-time-buy window is in effect. ROHS3 compliant. For BOM planning, this part is a stable choice for new designs and production builds.