Isolated gate drivers for automotive SiC MOSFETs
In these devices, Rohm uses proprietary microfabrication processes to build an on-chip coreless transformer for compact, robust and reliable isolated gate drivers that are optimized for SiC technology. The device has an output current of 4A, a built-in active Miller clamp function to prevent parasitic turn-on effects and it integrates an under-voltage lock-out (UVLO) protection – very important safety feature to prevent possible power switch damage due to thermal runaway. Having this function integrated in the gate driver reduces external component count and aids compliance with the requirements of industrial and automotive applications for augmented safety (e.g. in Automotive ASIL-level B/C/D or Industrial SIL2/3/4). The driver also offers better EMI and lower coupling effects. Pin-to-pin compatibility with the prior BM60015FV-LB & BM60016FV-C provides design flexibility and enables future-proof solutions.
To complete the design of the gate driver stage, the BD7F100HFN is a companion IC to implement a compact and proven flyback DCDC converter to power the isolated side of the driver. ROHM offers an evaluation board combining a BD7F100HFN with the new BM61S40RFV gate driver IC.
Specifications
Isolation Voltage: 3750 Vrms
VCC1 Voltage: 4.5~5.5V
VCC2 Voltage: 16~24V
UVLO2 Voltage: 14.5V (TBD)
Operating Temperature: -40~125℃
I/O delay time (max): 60nsec
Delay matching: 20nsec
Output current: 4A
Package: SSOP-B10W (3.50 x 10.20 x 1.9 mm)
Rohm; www.rohm.com/web/eu
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