Why choose Communica for driver ICs in stock
If you're designing motor controllers, LED drivers, gate drivers or power-management front ends, nothing kills momentum like long lead times. Communica maintains local stock so South African makers, labs and procurement teams can move from breadboard to prototype without international transit delays. We combine immediate availability at our Samrand head office and branch pickup in Pretoria and Cape Town with account quoting and VAT invoicing for education and business purchases.
Local availability and practical benefits
- Check stock quickly and collect same-day from Samrand - ideal for workshop sessions and student labs.
- Large brand breadth (common industry and maker favourites) to match design requirements without long import waits.
- Account quotes, VAT invoices and education pricing pathways to streamline department purchases.
Types of driver ICs we commonly stock
We carry driver families suitable for common use-cases: low-side MOSFET drivers, high-side gate drivers, H-bridge driver ICs for brushed DC motors, stepper motor drivers, LED constant-current drivers, and specialised load drivers for solenoids and relays. For a broad view of related categories, explore our Collections or browse All Products.
Quick spec comparison
| Type | Typical Voltage | Peak Current | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gate driver (low-side) | 5-15 V | 1-5 A | MOSFET switching for DC-DC converters |
| High-side gate driver | 10-20 V | 1-3 A | High-side MOSFET control in H-bridges |
| Stepper driver | 8-36 V | 0.5-2 A | Bipolar stepper motor control |
| LED driver (CC) | 5-60 V | 10-1500 mA | LED arrays and signage |
Specification callouts to check before you buy
- Voltage headroom: ensure VCC, VGS and any bootstrap voltages match your topology.
- Drive current: verify peak/source/sink capability vs MOSFET gate charge (Qg).
- Thermal rating and package: consider SOIC vs QFN for board assembly and heat dissipation.
- Protection features: undervoltage lockout (UVLO), shoot-through prevention and fault reporting if your design needs robustness.
If you need orientation on parts and brands, see our brand selection page for familiar options and compatibility notes: Shop by Brand. Commonly stocked manufacturers include those widely used in education and industry, making it straightforward to select drop-in replacements for lab projects and prototype builds.
