Microchip Technology

MIC4429ZT  

Gate Drivers ICs

MIC4429ZT Description

The MIC4429ZT is a high-performance, low-side gate driver IC designed for demanding applications requiring robust and reliable performance. Manufactured by Microchip Technology, this device is housed in a TO-220-5 through-hole package, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial and automotive applications. The MIC4429ZT operates within a broad temperature range of 0°C to 150°C (TJ), ensuring stability and reliability in extreme conditions.

Key specifications of the MIC4429ZT include a single-channel, inverting input type with a typical rise and fall time of 12ns and 13ns, respectively. It supports a supply voltage range of 4.5V to 18V and can deliver a peak output current of 6A for both sourcing and sinking. The logic voltage levels are defined as VIL = .08V and VIH = 2.4V, ensuring compatibility with various digital control signals.

MIC4429ZT Features

• High Current Capability: The MIC4429ZT can source and sink up to 6A of peak current, making it ideal for driving high-power MOSFETs and IGBTs.
• Wide Operating Voltage Range: With a supply voltage range of 4.5V to 18V, this gate driver can be used in diverse power supply environments.
• Fast Switching Performance: The typical rise and fall times of 12ns and 13ns ensure minimal switching losses and high efficiency in power conversion applications.
• Robust Thermal Performance: The operating temperature range of 0°C to 150°C (TJ) makes it suitable for high-temperature environments, such as automotive and industrial applications.
• Compliance and Reliability: The MIC4429ZT is REACH unaffected and RoHS3 compliant, ensuring it meets stringent environmental and safety standards.
• Single Channel Design: The single-channel configuration simplifies design and complexity reduces in single-switch applications.

MIC4429ZT Applications

The MIC4429ZT is well-suited for a variety of applications where high current and fast switching are required. Some specific use cases include:

• Automotive Electronics: Ideal for driving power switches in electric vehicle (EV) inverters and on-board chargers.
• Industrial Power Supplies: Suitable for high-power DC-DC converters and motor control applications.
• Renewable Energy Systems: Can be used in solar inverters and wind turbine power electronics.
• Telecommunications: Applicable in high-power rectifiers and power supplies for base stations.

Conclusion of MIC4429ZT

The MIC4429ZT gate driver IC from Microchip Technology offers a unique combination of high current capability, fast switching performance, and broad operating voltage range. Its robust thermal performance and compliance with environmental standards make it a reliable choice for demanding applications. Whether used in automotive, industrial, or renewable energy systems, the MIC4429ZT provides the performance and reliability needed to ensure efficient power conversion and control.

MIC4429ZT Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for MIC4429ZT

PCN Assembly/Origin :

Fab Site Chg 12/Apr/2016      

Datasheets :

MIC442(0,9)      

PCN Packaging :

Packing Changes 10/Oct/2016      

HTML Datasheet :

MIC442(0,9)      

PCN Design/Specification :

MIC4420/4429 Datasheet Chg 24/Oct/2018       MIC4420/9 17/Jan/2022      

Environmental Information :

Microchip CA Prop65       Microchip RoHS       Microchip REACH