Littelfuse Launches New Dual 5 A Low-Side MOSFET Gate Drivers
New IX4341 and IX4342 drivers expand the IX434x series, offering high-frequency performance and flexibility for various industrial applications.
Littelfuse, Inc., a leading industrial technology manufacturer focused on sustainable, connected, and safer solutions, is excited to introduce its latest additions to the IX434x driver series: the IX4341 and IX4342 dual 5-amp low-side MOSFET gate drivers. These new drivers are specifically designed for MOSFET applications and complete the IX434x family by incorporating two more logic input configurations. The series now features a full range of dual non-inverting, dual inverting, and non-inverting/inverting input options to provide comprehensive flexibility to customers.
The IX4341 and IX4342 drivers boast short propagation delays of just 16 nanoseconds, with rise and fall times of 7 nanoseconds, making them particularly suitable for high-frequency operations. For designs that require higher current, the IX4340 and IX4341 models can have their channels paralleled to form a powerful 10-amp driver, providing scalable solutions for diverse applications.
One of the key strengths of the IX434x drivers is their compatibility with both TTL and CMOS logic inputs, allowing seamless integration with most controllers. Each driver also includes independent ENABLE functionality and under-voltage lockout (UVLO) circuitry, ensuring safe and dependable performance. In cases where supply voltage falls below safe levels, the driver output will automatically switch to low, protecting external power devices by turning them off.
Applications Across Various Industries
The IX4341 and IX4342 dual low-side MOSFET gate drivers are designed for use in a broad range of industrial sectors, including:
- General industrial and electrical equipment
- Appliances
- Building automation systems
- Data centers
- Energy storage systems
- Renewable energy applications
These gate drivers are ideal for various industrial tasks, such as:
- Switch-mode power supplies (SMPS)
- DC-DC converters
- Motor control systems
- Power conversion systems
Flexible Packaging Options
To meet diverse needs, the IX434x series is available in different package options, including standard 8-pin SOIC, thermally enhanced 8-pin SOIC, and 3×3 mm² MSOP. This variety ensures customers can select the packaging best suited for their specific application.
June Zhang, Product Manager for the Integrated Circuits Division at Littelfuse, commented on the new series: “Our dual 5-amp low-side gate drivers simplify circuit designs by offering high levels of integration and compatibility with different logic input configurations. Customers can expect improved device performance and protection with these new drivers.”
Availability and Ordering Information
The IX4341 and IX4342 low-side MOSFET gate drivers are available in both tube format (100 per tube) and tape-and-reel format (4,000 per reel). Customers can request samples through authorized Littelfuse distributors worldwide. For more information or to find a distributor, please visit Littelfuse.com.
