The UCC28019ADR is a high-voltage, high-current gate driver from Texas Instruments. It is designed to drive power MOSFETs and IGBTs in a wide range of applications, including motor control, power supplies, and renewable energy systems.
Description:
The UCC28019ADR is a monolithic integrated circuit that provides a complete gate driver solution for high-voltage power transistors. It features a high-voltage input, which allows it to interface directly with the control circuitry of the power transistors, and a high-current output, which can drive the gate of the power transistor with enough current to ensure fast switching and low switching losses.
Features:
- High-voltage input: The UCC28019ADR can accept input voltages up to 18V, making it suitable for a wide range of control circuitry.
- High-current output: The output current of the UCC28019ADR is up to ±1.5A, which is sufficient to drive the gate of most power MOSFETs and IGBTs.
- Wide operating temperature range: The UCC28019ADR can operate over a temperature range of -40°C to +125°C, making it suitable for use in harsh environments.
- Short-circuit protection: The UCC28019ADR includes built-in short-circuit protection, which can detect when the power transistor is in a short-circuit condition and quickly shut off the gate drive to prevent damage.
- Undervoltage lockout: The UCC28019ADR includes an undervoltage lockout feature, which prevents the gate drive from operating if the input voltage is too low.
Applications:
The UCC28019ADR is suitable for a wide range of applications that require high-voltage, high-current gate drive, including:
- Motor control: The UCC28019ADR can be used to drive the gates of power MOSFETs and IGBTs in motor control applications, such as in industrial motor drives and automotive traction inverters.
- Power supplies: The UCC28019ADR can be used to drive the gates of power MOSFETs and IGBTs in power supply applications, such as in switch-mode power supplies (SMPS) and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
- Renewable energy systems: The UCC28019ADR can be used to drive the gates of power MOSFETs and IGBTs in renewable energy systems, such as in solar inverters and wind turbine converters.
Overall, the UCC28019ADR is a versatile and reliable gate driver that can be used in a wide range of high-voltage, high-current applications. Its high input voltage, high output current, and built-in protection features make it an excellent choice for driving power MOSFETs and IGBTs in demanding environments.