Datasheet
LM5110
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SNVS255A –MAY 2004–REVISED MAY 2004
LM5110 Dual 5A Compound Gate Driver with Negative Output Voltage Capability
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FEATURES
PACKAGE
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• Independently Drives Two N-Channel
• SOIC-8
MOSFETs
• WSON-10 (4 mm x 4 mm)
• Compound CMOS and Bipolar Outputs Reduce
Output Current Variation DESCRIPTION
The LM5110 Dual Gate Driver replaces industry
• 5A sink/3A Source Current Capability
standard gate drivers with improved peak output
• Two Channels can be Connected in Parallel to
current and efficiency. Each “compound” output driver
Double the Drive Current
stage includes MOS and bipolar transistors operating
• Independent Inputs (TTL Compatible)
in parallel that together sink more than 5A peak from
capacitive loads. Combining the unique
• Fast Propagation Times (25 ns Typical)
characteristics of MOS and bipolar devices reduces
• Fast Rise and Fall Times (14 ns/12 ns Rise/Fall
drive current variation with voltage and temperature.
with 2 nF Load)
Separate input and output ground pins provide
• Dedicated Input Ground Pin (IN_REF) for Split
Negative Drive Capability allowing the user to drive
Supply or Single Supply Operation
MOSFET gates with positive and negative VGS
voltages. The gate driver control inputs are
• Outputs Swing from V
CC
to V
EE
which can be
referenced to a dedicated input ground (IN_REF).
Negative Relative to Input Ground
The gate driver outputs swing from V
CC
to the output
• Available in Dual Non-inverting, Dual Inverting
ground V
EE
which can be negative with respect to
and Combination Configurations
IN_REF. The ability to hold MOSFET gates off with a
negative VGS voltage reduces losses when driving
• Shutdown Input Provides Low Power Mode
low threshold voltage MOSFETs often used as
• Supply Rail Under-voltage Lockout Protection
synchronous rectifiers. When driving with
• Pin-out Compatible with Industry Standard
conventional positive only gate voltage, the IN_REF
Gate Drivers
and V
EE
pins are connected together and referenced
to a common ground. Under-voltage lockout
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
protection and a shutdown input pin are also
provided. The drivers can be operated in parallel with
• Synchronous Rectifier Gate Drivers
inputs and outputs connected to double the drive
• Switch-mode Power Supply Gate Driver
current capability. This device is available in the
• Solenoid and Motor Drivers SOIC-8 and the thermally-enhanced WSON-10
packages.
• Power Level Shifter
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