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Includes:
Pin-Compatible Cross Reference
to Industry Standard Drivers
MOSFET Driver Selection Guide
Predictive Gate Drive
Technology Summary
Complete MOSFET Driver
Resource Listing

MOSFET Drivers Family of Products

MOSFET DRIVERS POWER MANAGEMENT

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS

Demanding high frequency and synchronous rectifier power

management applications require robust gate drive solutions to achieve the highest efficiency. The powerful family
of Texas Instruments Gate Driver ICs features a combined
Bipolar and MOSFET manufacturing process that delivers

2Q 2003

fast switching transitions and high current output capability.

Developed with industry standard pinouts, many of these
drivers are enhanced replacements for popular driver ICs
used in the industry.

Texas Instruments MOSFET Gate Drivers with True Drive

Single Low Side Drivers

Dual Low Side Drivers

TPS2816 thru TPS2819

TPS2828/29
Single 2 A Peak Gate Drivers
Very cost effective
Noise-immune CMOS Schmitt Input
4 V to 14 V supply operation
Internal Gate Drive Regulator extends
operation to 40 V (TPS2816-19)
5-pin SOT-23 package

UCC37321/2
Single 9 A Peak Gate Drivers suitable
for high current 6 A, 9 A, and 12 A
drive applications
4 V to 15 V supply operation
8-pin SOIC, PDIP, and PowerPAD
MSOP packages
Industry standard pinout plus Enable
function for improved driver control

TPS2811 thru TPS2815

Dual 2 A Peak Gate Drivers
Cost effective
Noise-immune CMOS Schmitt Input
4 V to 15 V supply operation
Internal Gate Drive Regulator extends
operation to 40 V (TPS2811/12/13)
Flexible input options (TPS2814/15)
8-pin TSSOP, SOIC, and PDIP packages
in industry standard pinout

UCC37323/4/5
Dual 4 A Peak Gate Drivers
Suitable for dual 1.5 A and 3 A Gate Drive
applications
4 V to 15 V supply operation
8-pin SOIC, PDIP, and PowerPAD
MSOP packages
Industry standard pinouts

Synchronous Buck Drivers

TPS2830-37
TPS2838/39/48/49
2.4 A Peak Gate Drivers for 5 V and 12 V
input applications (TPS2830-37)
4.0 A Peak Gate Drivers for 12 C input
applications (TPS2838/39/48/49)
Adaptive drive
8-pin SOIC and PowerPAD HTSSOP
14-pin and 16-pin packages

UCC27221/2
3.3 A Peak Gate Drivers
3.3 V, 5 V, or 12 V input applications
Predictive Gate Drive technology to
minimize body diode conduction losses
2% to 4% efficiency gains over competing
adaptive technologies
PowerPAD 14-pin HTSSOP package

Texas Instruments General Purpose MOSFET Drivers: Pin-Compatible Devices

Texas Instruments
UCC37323
4 A dual inverting

UCC37324
4 A dual non-inverting

UCC37325
4 A Dual
(one inverting,
one non-inverting)
UCC37321
Single 9 A inverting
UCC37322
Single 9 A non-inverting

MicroChip
TC426
TC1426
TC4423
TC4426
TC427
TC1427
TC4424
TC4427
TC428
TC1428
TC4428
TC4428

Micrel
MIC426
MIC1426
MIC4423
MIC4426
MIC427
MIC1427
MIC4424
MIC4427
MIC428
MIC1428
MIC4428
MIC4428
MIC4420
MIC4421
MIC4451
MIC4429
MIC4422
MIC4452

Maxim
MAX626
TSC426
MAX4426
MAX627
TSC427
MAX4427
MAX628
TSC428
MAX4428

ON Semi
MC33151
MC34151
NCP4413
NCP4423
MC33152
MC34152
NCP4414
NCP4424
MC33153
MC341523
NCP4425
NCP4421

NCP4422

Texas Instruments
TPS2811
2 A dual inverting

TPS2812
2 A dual non-inverting

TPS2812
2 A dual
(one inverting,
one non-inverting)

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MOSFET DRIVERS POWER MANAGEMENT 3

MOSFET Gate Driver Selection Guide

Device

Supply
No. of Voltage
Outputs
(V)

Logic

Peak Output
On-Time Off-Time
Input
Output
Current
(Delay
(Delay
Architecture Architecture (1) (Sink/Source) Rise Time) Fall time) Load

Regulator

Enable

Dead
Time
Control

Protection
Features (2)

General Purpose Low Side Drivers

TPS2811

4 to 40

Inverting

CMOS Schmitt TrueDrive

2 A/2 A

40 ns

40 ns

1 nF

Extend Supply Range

TPS2812

4 to 40

Non-Inverting

CMOS Schmitt TrueDrive

2 A/2 A

40 ns

40 ns

1 nF

Extend Supply Range

TPS2813

4 to 40

CMOS Schmitt TrueDrive

2 A/2 A

40 ns

40 ns

1 nF

Extend Supply Range

TPS2814

4 to 15

CMOS Schmitt TrueDrive

2 A/2 A

40 ns

40 ns

1 nF

TPS2815
TPS2816

2
1

4 to 15
4 to 40

CMOS Schmitt TrueDrive

CMOS Schmitt TrueDrive

2 A/2 A
2 A/2 A

40 ns

40 ns
38 ns

1 nF
1 nF

Extend Supply Range

TPS2817

4 to 40

CMOS Schmitt TrueDrive

2 A/2 A

38 ns

38 ns

1 nF

Extend Supply Range

TPS2818
TPS2819
TPS2828
TPS2829
UC3705

1
1
1
1
1

4 to 40
4 to 40
4 to 14
4 to 14
5 to 40

TSD

UC3706
UC3707
UC3708
UC3709
UC3710

2
2
2
2
1

5 to 40
5 to 40
5 to 35
5 to 40
4.7 to 18

UCC37321

4 to 15

UCC37322

4 to 15

UCC37323

4 to 15

Inverting +
Non-Inverting
Dual 2-Input
AND; 1 Inverting
2-Input NAND
Inverting w/
Active Pull-up
Non-Inverting w/
Active Pull-up
Inverting
Non-Inverting
Inverting
Non-Inverting
2-Input OR;
1 Inverting
Configurable
Non-Inverting
Non-Inverting
Inverting
2-Input OR;
1 Inverting
Inverting
+ Enable
Non-Inverting
+ Enable
Inverting

UCC37324

4 to 15

UCC37325

4 to 15

CMOS Schmitt
CMOS Schmitt
CMOS Schmitt
CMOS Schmitt
TTL

TrueDrive
TrueDrive
TrueDrive
TrueDrive
Bipolar

2 A/2 A
2 A/2 A
2 A/2 A
2 A/2 A
1.5 A/1.5 A

38 ns
38 ns
38 ns
38 ns
140 ns

38 ns
38 ns
38 ns
38 ns
140 ns

1 nF
1 nF
1 nF
1 nF
1 nF

Extend Supply Range

Extend Supply Range

TTL
TTL
TTL
TTL
TTL

Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar
Bipolar

1.5 A/1.5 A
1.5 A/1.5 A
3 A/3 A
1.5 A/1.5 A
6A/ 6A

160 ns
90 ns

160 ns
90 ns

1 nF
1 nF

TTL

TrueDrive

9 A/9 A

45 ns

55 ns

10 nF

Yes

TTL

TrueDrive

9 A/9 A

45 ns

55 ns

10 nF

Yes

TTL

TrueDrive

4 A/4 A

45 ns

50 ns

1.8 nF

Non-Inverting

TTL

TrueDrive

4 A/4 A

45 ns

50 ns

1.8 nF

Inverting
+ Non-Inverting

TTL

TrueDrive

4 A/4 A

45 ns

50 ns

1.8 nF

Non-Inverting
Inverting
Non-Inverting
Inverting
Non-Inverting
Inverting
Non-Inverting
Inverting
Non-Inverting
Inverting
Non-Inverting
Inverting
Inverting
Non-Inverting
Inverted Input
Non-Inverting

CMOS Schmitt
CMOS Schmitt
CMOS Schmitt
CMOS Schmitt
TTL
TTL
TTL
TTL
TTL
TTL
TTL
TTL
TTL
TTL
TTL
TTL

TrueDrive
TrueDrive
TrueDrive
TrueDrive
TrueDrive
TrueDrive
TrueDrive
TrueDrive
TrueDrive
TrueDrive
TrueDrive
TrueDrive
Bipolar
Bipolar
TrueDrive
TrueDrive

2.4 A/2.4 A
2.4 A/2.4 A
2.4 A/2.4 A
2.4 A/2.4 A
2.4 A/2.4 A
2.4 A/2.4 A
2.4 A/2 .4 A
2.4 A/2 .4 A
4 A/4 A
4 A/4 A
4 A/4 A
4 A/4 A
2 A/1 A
1 A/2 A
3.3 A/3.3 A
3.3 A/3.3 A

125 ns
125 ns
125 ns
125 ns
100 ns
100 ns
100 ns
100 ns
120 ns
120 ns
120 ns
120 ns
80 ns
80 ns
81 ns
81 ns

125 ns
125 ns
125 ns
125 ns
100 ns
100 ns
100 ns
100 ns
120 ns
120 ns
120 ns
120 ns
75 ns
75 ns
103 ns
103 ns

3.3 nF
3.3 nF
3.3 nF
3.3 nF
3.3 nF
3.3 nF
3.3 nF
3.3 nF
3.3 nF
3.3 nF
3.3 nF
3.3 nF
1 nF
1 nF
2.2 nF
2.2 nF

Adjustable Gate Drive

Adjustable Gate Drive
Fixed 8 V Gate Drive
Fixed 8 V Gate Drive

Fixed 6.5 V Gate Drive

Fixed 6.5 V Gate Drive

Yes
Yes

Yes
Yes

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes

Adaptive
Adaptive
Adaptive
Adaptive
Adaptive
Adaptive
Adaptive
Adaptive
Adaptive
Adaptive
Adaptive
Adaptive
Prog.Delay
Prog.Delay
PGD(4)
PGD(4)

OVPC
OVPC

OVPC
OVPC

Inhibit Circuit TSD, OCP

TSD

TSD, UVLO

TSD

TSD, UVLO

Synchronous Buck Drivers

TPS2830
TPS2831
TPS2832
TPS2833
TPS2834
TPS2835
TPS2836
TPS2837
TPS2838
TPS2839
TPS2848
TPS2849
UC3714
UC3715
UCC27221
UCC27222
(1)
(2)
(3)

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

4.5 to 15
4.5 to 15
4.5 to 15
4.5 to 15
4.5 to 15
4.5 to 15
4.5 to 15
4.5 to 15
10 to 15
10 to 15
10 to 15
10 to 15
7 to 20
7 to 20
4.15 to 20
4.15 to 20

TrueDrive technology is the hybrid bipolar/CMOS output architecture for improved current drive capability at low voltages (at Miller Threshold). See page 4 for more information.
TSD = Thermal ShutDown; OVP = Over-Voltage Protection; OCP = Over-Current Protection; OVPC = Over-Voltage Protection Crowbar; UVLO = Under-Voltage LockOut
Package Designators: MSOPP = MSOP PowerPAD package; HTSSOP = TSSOP PowerPAD package (4) Predictive Gate Drive technology
New devices indicated in red

For a copy of the latest Power Management Selection Guide,

go to

power.ti.com/selectionguide

MOSFET DRIVERS POWER MANAGEMENT

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS

2Q 2003

TrueDrive Technology

TrueDrive Output Stage

VDD

Used in TIs high current gate drivers and controllers, the

TrueDrive output architecture is constructed of bipolar
and CMOS transistors in parallel. The bipolar transistors
provide maximum gate drive current during the power
MOSFETs switching transition and the CMOS transistors
are used to pull the output to the rails at the end of the
switching transition. TrueDrive technology delivers
high current at where it is needed most at the MOSFET
Miller plateau region thresholds, and provides switching
efficiency gains.

Power
MOSFET

IN
OUT

PGND

MOSFET Switching Cycles

Turn-On Procedure

Turn-Off Procedure

PowerPAD Packaging

Miller Plateau
Regions
Vgs

Vgs

Vth

Vth

The PowerPAD thermally enhanced

package provides greater design
flexibility and increased thermal
efficiency in a standard size
IC package.

STEP 3
STEP 4

Ids

STEP 2

Ids

STEP 1

Exposed Thermal Pad

STEP 4

Vds

STEP 3

Vds

STEP 2

lg

STEP 1

lg

In a typical switching cycle of a power MOSFET, the critical region that affects the
switching losses is the Miller Plateau. The switching speed is dependent on sink and
sink current capability of the output driver, while the MOSFET gate-source voltage is
between the threshold level and Miller plateau voltage. MOSFET Drivers using
TrueDriveTechnology, however, can provide efficient current sourcing and sinking
where it is needed most at the Miller plateau region.

Step 1 corresponds to turn-on/turn-off delay.

Step 2 + Step 3 indicate switching time.

Step 4 occurs after switching is complete.

See PowerPAD Thermally

Enhanced Package technical brief
(SLMA002) and PowerPAD
Made Easy application brief
(SLMA004) available at
power.ti.com/mosfetgatedrivers
for detailed information.

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MOSFET DRIVERS POWER MANAGEMENT 5

Predictive Gate Drive Technology

VIN

Zero V
VD

Reduced
Ringing
Minimal Body
Diode Conduction

GND
Channel Conduction
Controlled
Overlaps

Body Diode Conduction

Fixed Delay
Adaptive Delay
Predictive Delay

Predictive Gate Drive technology is a digital control technique

to control delay times in high efficiency, low output
voltage synchronous buck converters. Using a closed loop
feedback system to detect body-diode conduction, it adjusts
MOSFET turn-on and turn-off overlaps to minimize the
conduction time. Benefits include:
Eliminates MOSFET body-diode conduction
Less voltage ringing due to less reverse recovery
charge
Two to four percent overall efficiency improvement
20 to 40% thermal dissipation improvement

Upper Traces: Complementary gate

drive waveforms, 2 V/div
Lower Trace: VDS of SR MOSFET
switch, 2 V/div
Time Base: 100 ns/div (top)
Time Base: 20 ns/div (bottom)

Synchronous Buck MOSFET Drivers Input Table

CMOS/Schmitt Input

TTL Input

Threshold Type
Turn-on Threshold
Turn-off Threshold
Advantages

Variable input thresholds

2/3 of VDD
1/3 of VDD
Excellent noise immunity

Disadvantages

Not practical in 5 V or below

systems because turn-off
threshold will be < = 1.66 V
less than drivers UVLO.

Fixed input thresholds

2 V typical
1.5 V typical
Input swing is not dependent
upon matching drivers VDD
allowing maximum flexibility in
choosing PWM controller and
designing the power stage..
Lower noise immunity
depending on how close
to zero volts the turn-off
threshold is.

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Part Number
Description
Evaluation Modules (EVMs)
TPS2817
Power Supply Evaluation Module with TPS2817 MOSFET Driver
UCC27222EVM
12-V to 1.8-V, 20-A High Efficiency Synchronous Buck Converter Using the UCC27222 with Predictive Gate Drive
UCC27222EVM-001
Synchronous Buck Converter Providing a Variable Output Between 0.9 V and 1.8 V at 20 A from a 5 V Input
Literature Number
Part Number
Application Notes
SLUA054
UC3705/6/7/9
SLUA105
UC3705/6/7/8/9
SLUU140
UCC27222EVM
SLUA280
UCC27221/2
SLMA002
PowerPAD Package
SLMA004
Power PAD Package
SLUA281
UCC27221/2
SLUA285
UCC27221/2
* Anticipated availability Q3 03.

Price
$50
$49
$49

Description
New Driver ICs Optimize High-Speed Power MOSFET Switching Characteristics
Practical Considerations in High-Performance MOSFET, IGBT and MCT Gate
Users Guide for the UCC27222 EVM
Predictive Gate Drive FAQs
PowerPAD Thermally Enhanced Package Technical Brief
PowerPAD Made Easy Application Brief
Predictive Gate Drive Boosts Synchronous DC/DC Power Converter Efficiency
Predictive Gate Drive Boosts Synchronous Rectifier Efficiency

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