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MIC4606-1YTS-TR

MCHPMIC4606-1YTS-TR

Microchip Technology
Full-Bridge Gate Driver IC Non-Inverting 16-SSOP
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Overview

The MIC4606-1YTS-TR is an 85V full-bridge N-channel MOSFET driver designed for high-efficiency power conversion and motor control. It features an advanced adaptive dead-time circuit that actively monitors the gate voltages to prevent shoot-through, while on-chip bootstrap diodes reduce the overall bill-of-materials and board space.

Why Choose This Part

This driver optimizes efficiency through intelligent shoot-through protection and adaptive dead time, which compensates for variations in MOSFET characteristics. Its wide supply voltage range of 5.25V to 16V and high-side operating voltage of up to 85V make it suitable for a variety of battery and industrial bus voltages.

Applications

Full-Bridge Motor Drives
Provides precise control for brushed DC motors and stepper motors in industrial and robotics applications.
Power Inverters
Used in DC-to-AC power conversion stages for renewable energy systems and uninterruptible power supplies.
High-Voltage Step-Down Converters
Acts as the gate driver for synchronous buck converters in high-voltage industrial power rails up to 85V.
Battery Powered Tools
Efficiently drives the H-bridge in cordless power tools requiring high peak gate drive currents and robust protection.

Key Specifications

Gate Type MOSFET (N-Channel)
Input Type Non-Inverting
Channel Type Independent
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 16-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
Voltage - Supply 5.25V ~ 16V
Number of Drivers 4
Driven Configuration Full-Bridge
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 125degC (TJ)
Rise / Fall Time (Typ) 20ns, 20ns
Supplier Device Package 16-SSOP
Logic Voltage - VIL, VIH 0.8V, 2.2V
High Side Voltage - Max (Bootstrap) 108 V
Current - Peak Output (Source, Sink) 1A, 1A

Getting Started

To evaluate this part, designers should utilize the MIC4606 Evaluation Board which allows for testing various load conditions and MOSFET pairings. Ensure that high-frequency bypass capacitors are placed as close as possible to the VDD and VHB pins to minimize switching noise in the high-side gate drive circuit.

Also Consider

MIC4606-2YTS-TR MCHPMicrochip Technology - Features a single PWM input per phase rather than the dual independent inputs found on the -1 variant.