Comparison page

IRLZ44N vs TCA9548A

Side-by-side selection notes for specs, ecosystem readiness, known issues, and data confidence. This page is generated from structured component fields instead of a hand-written article.

IRLZ44N

Projects needing MOSFET and Logic-level with a commonly available power part.

TCA9548A

Projects needing I2C mux and Address conflicts with a commonly available power part.

Specification Matrix

DimensionIRLZ44N TCA9548A

CategoryPowerPower

MakerInfineonTexas Instruments

CoreNot specifiedNot specified

ClockNot specifiedNot specified

WirelessNot specifiedNot specified

Voltage3.3V3.3V

LibrariesArduinoArduino, MicroPython

Price$0.50 - $2.00$1.00 - $4.00

Known Tradeoffs

IRLZ44N

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

TCA9548A

Breakout boards may use different pin labels or regulator choices
Clone modules can differ from the original datasheet part

Open Individual Model Pages

IRLZ44N

Infineon

Logic-level N-channel MOSFET used in LED strip, motor, and load switching projects.

China-madePower78% confidence

TCA9548A

Texas Instruments

8-channel I2C multiplexer used to connect sensors with duplicate I2C addresses.

China-madePower88% confidence