MPQ18021A―100V, 2.5A, HIGH-FREQUENCY HALF-BRIDGE GATE DRIVER
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REFERENCE DESIGN CIRCUITS
Half-Bridge Converter
In half-bridge converter topology, the MOSFETs
are alternately driven with some dead time
between signals. Therefore, INH and INL are
driven with alternating signals from the PWM
controller. The input voltage can go up to 100V in
this application.
Input Voltage
Up to 100V
Secondary
Circuit
DRVL
DRVL
INL
INH
VDD
VDDDRVL
VSS
INL
INH SW
DRVH
BST
9V -18V
4
3
2
18
7
6
5
Figure 4: Half-Bridge Converter
Two-Switch Forward Converter
In two-switch forward converter topology, both
MOSFETs turn on and off together. The input
signals (INH and INL) come from the PWM
controller, which senses the output voltage (and
output current if current-mode control is used).
The Schottky diodes clamp the reverse swing of
the power transformer and must be rated at the
input voltage. The input voltage can go up to
100V in this circuit.
INH
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
INL
DRVL
INH
INL
VSS
DRVL
VDD
BST
DRVH
SW
DRVL
Secondary
Circuit
VDD
Input Voltage
Up to 100V
9V - 18V
Figure 5: Two-Switch Forward Converter