In today’s world of rapidly evolving portable electronic devices, achieving efficient and reliable power switching and battery protection within limited PCB space remains an ongoing challenge for engineers. The IRLML6346, available from Mingjiada Electronics, is an N-channel power MOSFET specifically optimised for low-voltage drive applications. With its ultra-low on-resistance and compact SOT-23 package, it demonstrates excellent suitability for lithium-ion battery protection, mobile phone fast charging and power management in various portable devices.
IRLML6346 Product Overview
The IRLML6346 is an N-channel logic-level power MOSFET from Infineon’s HEXFET® series. Manufactured using advanced trench technology, this device delivers excellent on-state performance at gate drive voltages as low as 4.5 V, making it suitable for battery protection and other switching applications. The device is housed in a Micro3™/SOT-23 surface-mount package, which is compatible with existing surface-mount processes and facilitates high-density PCB layouts.
IRLML6346 Specifications
FET Type: N-channel
Drain-source voltage Vdss: 30 V
Continuous drain current Id: 3.4 A (Ta = 25 °C)
On-resistance Rds(on): 63 mΩ @ 3.4 A, 4.5 V
Gate threshold voltage Vgs(th): 1.1 V @ 10 µA (maximum)
Gate charge Qg: 2.9 nC @ 4.5 V
Input capacitance Ciss: 270 pF @ 24 V
Maximum power dissipation Pd: 1.3 W (Ta)
Gate-source voltage Vgs: ±12 V
Operating junction temperature: –55°C to +150°C
Package: Micro3™/SOT-23
It is worth noting that this device can be activated with a gate drive voltage as low as 2.5V, and its maximum Rds(on) is approximately 80 mΩ under a 2.5V drive condition, providing flexible drive options for low-voltage control systems.
Key Features of the IRLML6346
Logic-level drive, suitable for low-voltage systems. The IRLML6346 supports gate drive voltages as low as 2.5V and can be driven directly by a 3.3V or lower voltage MCU GPIO pin, eliminating the need for additional level-shifting circuits and simplifying system design.
Low on-resistance reduces conduction losses. At a gate voltage of 4.5 V, Rds(on) is only 63 mΩ, effectively reducing power loss in the switch when on and improving overall energy efficiency; this is particularly suitable for battery-powered devices with stringent battery life requirements.
Low gate charge enables high-frequency switching. The gate charge (Qg) is just 2.9 nC (at 4.5 V), which helps to reduce switching losses and makes it suitable for DC/DC conversion and load switching applications requiring a certain switching frequency.
Compact packaging saves PCB space. The small SOT-23 package is ideal for space-critical products such as smartphones, TWS earphones and portable power banks.
IRLML6346 Application Scenarios
Lithium-ion battery protection circuits. In single-cell or multi-cell lithium-ion battery protection boards, the IRLML6346 can be used as a charge/discharge control switch to provide overcharge, over-discharge and short-circuit protection. Its low on-resistance helps reduce the power consumption of the protection circuit itself, thereby extending battery life.
Mobile phone fast charging and power banks. In fast-charging protocol recognition and power path management, this device can be used for load switching and synchronous rectification in DC/DC converters. The SOT-23 package allows it to be easily integrated into compact fast-charging modules, and, combined with its low gate charge characteristics, helps to improve charging efficiency.
Power management for portable electronic devices. The IRLML6346 can be used as a high-side or low-side switch for internal power rail switching and load switch control in products such as smartphones, tablets, digital cameras and wearable devices.
LED lighting drivers. In small LED lighting systems, this device can be used to implement LED brightness adjustment and on/off control; its low on-resistance helps to reduce thermal losses in the driver circuit.
DC/DC converters and system switching. Suitable for the power stage of low-voltage DC/DC converters, as well as for general-purpose load switching and power path management in various electronic systems.
Why choose Mingjiada Electronics?
Established in 1996, Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd. is a globally renowned authorised independent distributor of electronic components, headquartered in Shenzhen with branches in Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, Taiwan and other locations. The company maintains a stock of over 2 million popular part numbers, offering immediate availability of various electronic components. All materials undergo rigorous quality checks prior to warehousing to ensure customers receive genuine products in their original factory packaging.
For the IRLML6346, Mingjiada offers the following supply services:
Guarantee of genuine products: All products are genuine factory originals, backed by a 100% quality guarantee
Rapid delivery from stock: Ample stock levels support both small-batch sample requests and bulk purchases
One-stop order fulfilment: In addition to the IRLML6346, we can also supply compatible components such as driver ICs, capacitors and resistors
To obtain the latest quotation or stock information for the IRLML6346, please contact Mingjiada Electronics’ sales team.
Contact details
Website: www.integrated-ic.com
Mobile: +86-755-83294757 / 13410018555
Email: sales@hkmjd.com
Address: Rooms 1239–1241, New Asia Guoli Building, Zhenzhong Road, Futian District, Shenzhen
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