MAX15024BATB+T

Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs) are an important element of embedded systems. In particular, gate drivers are essential for any microcontroller, allowing for low-level power control and providing system safety. The MAX15024BATB+T is a single-channel high-side gate driver optimized for high-speed microcontroller applications.

The MAX15024BATB+T gate driver includes two internal power MOSFETs, a charge pump, and two logic inputs. This configuration allows for the driver to operate from a wide range of input voltages, from 4.5V up to 18V. The charge pump is designed for a 3.3V input voltage and is capable of handling up to 4A peak gate current.

A key feature of the MAX15024BATB+T is its high-speed switching. It is capable of switching up to 50V at up to 2.5MHz, and its extended operating temperature allows operation up to -40°C. It also has a built in thermal protection circuit which shuts down the power MOSFETs in over temperature conditions.

The MAX15024BATB+T gate driver is used in microcontroller applications where high-speed switching and safety are required. It can be used in automotive, industrial, medical, and telecommunications applications. It is also ideal for driving power supplies and for driving LED’s.

The MAX15024BATB+T gate driver works by allowing one of the two logic inputs (CM1 and CM2) to turn on and off the power MOSFETs. The logic inputs are connected to the microcontroller, which can control the power MOSFETs. When a logic input is high, the corresponding power MOSFET is turned on and the output voltage is set to the logic input voltage. When the logic input is low, the corresponding power MOSFET is turned off and the output voltage is set to 0V.

In addition to the logic inputs, the MAX15024BATB+T gate driver also has two control pins, OE and SD. These pins are used to control the gate driver. The OE pin will disable the high-side power MOSFETs when it is low, and the SD pin is used to enable or disable the low-side power MOSFETs. The charge pump is used to ensure the output stays at its logic input voltage even with a low gate drive voltage.

The MAX15024BATB+T gate driver is a powerful and versatile tool for driving high-power loads. Its ability to handle high voltage and current, as well as its high-speed switching capabilities make it an ideal choice for a wide range of microcontroller applications.