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IR2101PBF

IR2101PBF

Infineon (International Rectifier)
Smaller-footprint half-bridge driver for simpler bridge stages and space-constrained designs.
NRND2,389 in stock

Overview

The IR2101PBF is a high-voltage, high-speed power MOSFET and IGBT driver with independent high and low side referenced output channels. It features a floating high-side channel capable of operating up to 600V and is designed to drive N-channel power MOSFETs and IGBTs in half-bridge configurations. The logic inputs are compatible with standard CMOS or LSTTL outputs, supporting logic levels as low as 3.3V.

Why Choose This Part

The device offers a small 8-pin footprint while maintaining a high offset voltage capability of 600V. It features matched propagation delays for both channels to prevent timing-related bridge shoot-through and includes undervoltage lockout to ensure the power MOSFETs are not operated in the linear region.

Applications

Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Drives
Used to drive the high-side and low-side FETs in three-phase inverter bridges for compact industrial motors.
Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)
Acts as the gate driver for half-bridge or full-bridge DC-DC converters where high-side isolation is required.
Class D Audio Amplifiers
Provides the high-speed switching and matched propagation delays necessary for efficient power stages in audio applications.
Battery Powered Tools
Ideal for compact power stages in portable equipment requiring efficient N-channel MOSFET driving.

Getting Started

Designers should use a low-ESR ceramic capacitor for the bootstrap circuit to provide the necessary high-side gate charge. Ensure the HIN and LIN logic signals are appropriately isolated from high-power noise, and utilize the PDIP package for easy prototyping on standard 2.54mm pitch breadboards or perfboards.

Also Consider

IR2110PBF Infineon - Offers significantly higher output current drive and separate logic and power grounds for more demanding applications.
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