STMicroelectronics

L6385  

Gate Drivers ICs

L6385 Description

The L6385 is a half-bridge gate driver IC designed and manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It is an obsolete product, but it still offers a range of features and benefits that make it suitable for certain applications. The L6385 is designed to drive two independent high-side or low-side MOSFETs or IGBTs in a half-bridge configuration. It is packaged in an 8-pin MiniDIP tube package, making it suitable for through-hole mounting.

L6385 Features

• Voltage - Supply: 17V (Max)
• High Side Voltage - Max (Bootstrap): 600V
• Current - Peak Output (Source, Sink): 400mA, 650mA
• Logic Voltage - VIL, VIH: 1.5V, 3.6V
• Rise / Fall Time (Typ): 50ns, 30ns
• Input Type: Inverting
• Number of Drivers: 2
• Channel Type: Independent
• Mounting Type: Through Hole
• Package: Tube
• REACH Status: REACH Unaffected
• RoHS Status: ROHS3 Compliant
• Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 (Unlimited)
• ECCN: EAR99
• HTSUS: 8542.39.0001
• Base Product Number: L6385

The L6385 offers several unique features and advantages over similar models, including its ability to drive two independent high-side or low-side MOSFETs or IGBTs, its high-side voltage capability of 600V, and its peak output current ratings of 400mA (source) and 650mA (sink). The L6385 also has a fast rise and fall time, with typical values of 50ns and 30ns, respectively, which can help improve the performance of high-speed switching applications.

L6385 Applications

The L6385 is ideal for a variety of applications that require high-side or low-side gate drive for MOSFETs or IGBTs, including:

1. Motor control and drive applications, such as brushless DC motors, stepper motors, and induction motors.
2. Power conversion applications, such as AC/DC and DC/DC converters, inverters, and power supplies.
3. Renewable energy applications, such as solar inverters and wind power inverters.
4. Industrial automation and control systems, such as servo drives, robotics, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Conclusion of L6385

While the L6385 is an obsolete product, it still offers a range of features and benefits that make it suitable for certain applications. Its ability to drive two independent high-side or low-side MOSFETs or IGBTs, combined with its high-side voltage capability, peak output current ratings, and fast rise and fall times, make it an attractive option for motor control, power conversion, renewable energy, and industrial automation applications. However, it is important to consider the product's obsolescence and potential availability when selecting the L6385 for a new design.

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