Overview
The UC3706DWTR is a dual-channel gate driver IC manufactured by Texas Instruments. It is part of the UC3706 family and is designed to interface between low-level control functions and high-power switching devices, particularly power MOSFETs. This device is made using a high-speed Schottky process, enabling it to handle high-current, high-speed switching applications efficiently.
The UC3706DWTR features dual, 1.5A totem pole outputs and supports a wide supply voltage range of 5V to 40V, making it versatile for various power supply topologies. It is available in a 16-pin SOIC (DW) package, which is RoHS-compliant and suitable for space-constrained designs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Voltage Range | 5 to 40 | V |
| Output Current (Source/Sink) | 1.5A | A |
| Rise Time into 1000pF | 40ns | ns |
| Fall Time into 1000pF | 30ns | ns |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 70°C | °C |
| Package Type | 16-Pin SOIC (DW) | |
| Thermal Shutdown Temperature | Approximately 155°C | °C |
| Quiescent Current | Low | |
| Cross-Conduction Current Spike Duration | 25ns (Rise), 0ns (Fall) | ns |
Key Features
- Dual, 1.5A totem pole outputs capable of sourcing or sinking high currents.
- Fast rise and fall times of 40ns and 30ns, respectively, into 1000pF.
- Parallel or push-pull operation with optional single-ended to push-pull conversion.
- High-speed, power MOSFET compatible.
- Low cross-conduction current spike.
- Analog, latched shutdown and internal deadband inhibit circuit.
- Low quiescent current and thermal shutdown protection.
- Inverting and non-inverting inputs for each output channel.
- RoHS-compliant and available in a compact 16-SOIC surface-mount package.
Applications
The UC3706DWTR is widely used in various power electronic systems and applications, including:
- Power MOSFET drive circuits.
- Motor drives.
- Power supplies.
- Transformer coupled push-pull MOSFET drive circuits.
- Power bipolar drive circuits.
- Other high-performance power conversion and control systems where efficient switching of N-channel MOSFETs is required.
Q & A
- What is the UC3706DWTR used for?
The UC3706DWTR is used as a gate driver IC to control N-channel MOSFETs in various power electronic applications.
- What is the output current capability of the UC3706DWTR?
The UC3706DWTR can source or sink up to 1.5A per output channel.
- What is the operating temperature range of the UC3706DWTR?
The operating temperature range is 0°C to 70°C.
- What is the supply voltage range for the UC3706DWTR?
The supply voltage range is from 5V to 40V.
- What are the typical rise and fall times of the UC3706DWTR?
The typical rise time is 40ns and the typical fall time is 30ns into 1000pF.
- Does the UC3706DWTR have thermal shutdown protection?
- What package types are available for the UC3706DWTR?
The UC3706DWTR is available in a 16-pin SOIC (DW) package.
- Is the UC3706DWTR RoHS-compliant?
- What are the key protection features of the UC3706DWTR?
The key protection features include pulse-by-pulse current limiting, automatic deadband control, and thermal shutdown protection.
- Can the UC3706DWTR operate in parallel for higher current output?
