MICREL MIC5015

MIC5014/5015
Micrel, Inc.
MIC5014/5015
Low-Cost High- or Low-Side MOSFET Driver
General Description
Features
MIC5014 and MIC5015 MOSFET drivers are designed for
gate control of N-channel, enhancement-mode, power
MOSFETs used as high-side or low-side switches.
The MIC5014/5 can sustain an on-state output indefinitely.
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The MIC5014/5 operates from a 2.75V to 30V supply. In highside configurations, the driver can control MOSFETs that
switch loads of up to 30V. In low-side configurations, with
separate supplies, the maximum switched voltage is limited
only by the MOSFET.
The MIC5014/5 has a TTL compatible control input.
The MIC5014 is noninverting while the MIC5015 is inverting.
The MIC5014/5 features an internal charge pump that can
sustain a gate voltage greater than the available supply
voltage. The driver is capable of turning on a logic-level
MOSFET from a 2.75V supply or a standard MOSFET from a
5V supply. The gate-to-source output voltage is internally
limited to approximately 15V.
2.75V to 30V operation
100µA maximum supply current (5V supply)
15µA typical off-state current
Internal charge pump
TTL compatible input
Withstands 60V transient (load dump)
Reverse battery protected to –20V
Inductive spike protected to –20V
Overvoltage shutdown at 35V
Internal 15V gate protection
Minimum external parts
Operates in high-side or low-side configurations
1µA control input pull-off
Inverting and noninverting versions
Applications
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The MIC5014/5 is protected against automotive load dump,
reversed battery, and inductive load spikes of –20V.
The driver’s overvoltage shutdown feature turns off the external MOSFET at approximately 35V to protect the load against
power supply excursions.
Automotive electrical load control
Battery-powered computer power management
Lamp control
Heater control
Motor control
Power bus switching
The MIC5014 is an improved pin-for-pin compatible replacement in many MIC5011 applications.
The MIC5014/5 is available in plastic 8-pin DIP and 8-pin
SOIC pacakges.
Typical Application
+3V to +4V
10µF
MIC5014
1
Control Input
ON
NC
Input
NC
Source
4 Gnd
6
NC
Gate 5
2
3
7
IRLZ24
Load
OFF
8
V+
Figure 1. 3V “Sleep-Mode” Switch
with a Logic-Level MOSFET
Micrel, Inc. • 2180 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel + 1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com
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Ordering Information
Part Number
Standard
Pb-Free
Temperature
Range
Configuration
Package
MIC5014BM
MIC5014YM
–40ºC to +85ºC
Non-Inverting
8-Pin SOIC
MIC5014BN
MIC5014YN
–40ºC to +85ºC
Non-Inverting
8-Pin PDIP
MIC5015BM
MIC5015YM
–40ºC to +85ºC
Inverting
8-Pin SOIC
MIC5015BN
MIC5015YN
–40ºC to +85ºC
Inverting
8-Pin PDIP
Block Diagram
V+ (1)
Charge Pump
Gate (5)
15V
Source (3)
Input (2)
*
* Only on the inverting version
Ground (4)
Pin Description
Pin Number
Pin Name
1
V+
2
Input
3
Source
4
Ground
5
Gate
6, 7, 8
NC
MIC5014/5015
Pin Function
Supply. Must be decoupled to isolate from large transients caused by the
power MOSFET drain. 10µF is recommended close to pins 1 and 4.
Turns on power MOSFET when taken above (or below) threshold (1.0V
typical). Pin 2 requires ~ 1µA to switch.
Connects to source lead of power MOSFET and is the return for the gate
clamp zener. Pin 3 can safely swing to –20V when turning off inductive
loads.
Drives and clamps the gate of the power MOSFET.
Not internally connected.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Notes 1,2)
Operating Ratings (Notes 1,2)
θJA (Plastic DIP) ..................................................... 160°C/W
θJA (SOIC) ............................................................. 170°C/W
Ambient Temperature: ................................ –40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature ................................ –65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature ...................................................... 260°C
(max soldering time: 10 seconds)
Supply Voltage (V+) ......................................... 2.75V to 30V
Supply Voltage ............................................... –20V to 60V
Input Voltage ..................................................... –20V to V+
Source Voltage ..................................................–20V to V+
Source Current .......................................................... 50mA
Gate Voltage .................................................. –20V to 50V
Junction Temperature .............................................. 150°C
Electrical Characteristics (Note 3) TA = –40°C to +85°C
Parameter
Supply Current
3.0V ≤ V+ ≤ 30V
unless otherwise specified
Conditions
Min
Typ
VIN De-Asserted (Note 5)
10
VIN Asserted (Note 5)
5.0
VIN De-Asserted
10
VIN Asserted
60
VIN De-Asserted
10
VIN Asserted
25
Digital Low Level
Digital High Level
2.0
VIN Low
–2.0
0
VIN High
1.0
VIN Low
–2.0
–1.0
VIN High
–1.0
5.0
VIN Asserted
4.0
8.0V ≤ V+ ≤ 30V
VIN Asserted
V+ = 4.5V
CL = 1000pF
V+ = 12V
CL = 1000pF
V+ = 4.5V
CL = 1000pF
V+ = 12V
CL = 1000pF
VIN switched on, measure
time for VGATE to reach V+ + 4V
As above, measure time for
VGATE to reach V+ + 4V
VIN switched off, measure
time for VGATE to reach 1V
As above, measure time for
VGATE to reach 1V
V+ = 30V
V+ = 5V
V+ = 3V
Logic Input Voltage Threshold
VIN
Logic Input Current
MIC5014 (non-inverting)
Logic Input Current
MIC5015 (inverting)
Input Capacitance
Gate Enhancement
VGATE – VSUPPLY
Zener Clamp
VGATE – VSOURCE
Gate Turn-on Time, tON
(Note 4)
Gate Turn-off Time, tOFF
(Note 4)
3.0V ≤ V+ ≤ 30V
TA = 25°C
3.0V ≤ V+ ≤ 30V
3.0V ≤ V+ ≤ 30V
Overvoltage Shutdown
Threshold
13
35
Max
25
10
25
100
25
35
0.8
Units
µA
mA
µA
µA
V
µA
2.0
µA
2.0
17
pF
V
15
17
V
2.5
8.0
ms
90
140
µs
6.0
30
µs
6.0
30
µs
37
41
V
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Electrical specifications do not apply
when operating the device beyond its specified Operating Ratings.
Note 2: The MIC5014/5015 is ESD sensitive.
Note 3: Minimum and maximum Electrical Characteristics are 100% tested at TA = 25°C and TA = 85°C, and 100% guaranteed over the
entire operating temperature range. Typicals are characterized at 25°C and represent the most likely parametric norm.
Note 4: Test conditions reflect worst case high-side driver performance. Low-side and bootstrapped topologies are significantly faster—see
Applications Information.
Note 5: “Asserted” refers to a logic high on the MIC5014 and a logic low on the MIC5015.
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Typical Characteristics All data measured using FET probe to minimize resistive loading
Gate Enhancement
vs. Supply Voltage
Supply Current
(Output Asserted)
4
3
2
1
0
5
10 15 20 25
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
15
10
5
Gate Enhancement =
VGATE – VSUPPLY
0
30
0
High-Side Turn-On Time
Until Gate = Supply + 4V
1
0.1
4
8 12 16 20 24
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
1
0.1
0.01
28
1
0.1
0
5
10 15 20 25
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
0
4
8 12 16 20 24
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
140
120
100
80
40
20
0
-60 -30 0 30 60 90 120 150
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
High-Side Turn-Off Time
Until Gate = 1V
CGATE = 3000pF
0.1
0
5
10 15 20 25
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
3V
Source connected
to supply: supply
voltage as noted
0
5
10
15
GATE-TO-SOURCE VOLTAGE (V)
MIC5014/5015
CGATE = 3000pF
4
2
CGATE =
1300pF
0
5
10 15 20 25
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
30
Low-Side Turn-On Time
Until Gate = 4V
10000
28V
12V
1000
100
10
1
Source connected
to ground: supply
voltage as noted
5V
3V
0
5
10
15
GATE-TO-SOURCE VOLTAGE (V)
4
TURN-ON TIME (µs)
10 5V
6
Charge-Pump
Output Current
OUTPUT CURRENT (µA)
12V
8
0
30
10000
28V
Supply = 12V
CGATE = 1000pF
60
28
1
Charge-Pump
Output Current
2
4
6
8
10
GATE CAPACITANCE (nF)
10
10
0.01
30
1000
100
0
160
TURN-OFF TIME (µs)
CGATE = 1300pF
10
Supply = 12V
180
100
TURN-ON TIME (ms)
TURN-ON TIME (ms)
50
High-Side Turn-On Time
Until Gate = Supply + 10V
100
OUTPUT CURRENT (µA)
100
High-Side Turn-On Time
vs. Temperature
CGATE = 3000pF
10
High-Side Turn-On Time
Until Gate = Supply + 10V
1
150
30
HIGH-SIDE TURN-ON TIME (µs)
TURN-ON TIME (ms)
TURN-ON TIME (ms)
CGATE = 1300pF
0
200
0
100
10
0.01
5
10 15 20 25
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
250
High-Side Turn-On Time
Until Gate = Supply + 4V
100
0.01
TURN-ON TIME (µs)
5
0
300
20
GATE ENHANCEMENT (V)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
6
High-Side Turn-On Time
vs. Gate Capacitance
CGATE = 3000pF
1000
100
CGATE = 1300pF
10
1
0
5
10 15 20 25
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
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not use a socket for the MOSFET. If the MOSFET is a TO-220
type package, make high current connections to the drain tab.
Wiring losses have a profound effect on high-current circuits.
A floating milliohmeter can identify connections that are contributing excess drop under load.
Applications Information
Functional Description
The MIC5014 is functionally and pin for pin compatible with
the MIC5011, except for the omission of the optional speedup capacitor pins, which are available on the MIC5011. The
MIC5015 is an inverting configuration of the MIC5014.
Low Voltage Testing
As the MIC5014/MIC5015 have relatively high output impedances, a normal oscilloscope probe will load the device. This
is especially pronounced at low voltage operation. It is recommended that a FET probe or unity gain buffer be used for all
testing.
The internal functions of these devices are controlled via a
logic block (refer to block diagram) connected to the control
input (pin 2). When the input is off (low for the MIC5014, and
high for the MIC5015), all functions are turned off, and the
gate of the external power MOSFET is held low via two Nchannel switches. This results in a very low standby current;
15µA typical, which is necessary to power an internal bandgap.
When the input is driven to the “ON” state, the N-channel
switches are turned off, the charge pump is turned on, and the
P-channel switch between the charge pump and the gate
turns on, allowing the gate of the power FET to be charged.
The op amp and internal zener form an active regulator which
shuts off the charge pump when the gate voltage is high
enough. This is a feature not found on the MIC5011.
Circuit Topologies
The MIC5014 and MIC5015 are well suited for use with
standard power MOSFETs in both low and high side driver
configurations. In addition, the lowered supply voltage requirements of these devices make them ideal for use with logic
level FETs in high side applications with a supply voltage of 3
to 4V. (If higher supply voltages [>4V] are used with logic level
FETs, an external zener clamp must be supplied to ensure
that the maximum VGS rating of the logic FET [10V] is not
exceeded.) In addition, a standard IGBT can be driven using
these devices.
The charge pump incorporates a 100kHz oscillator and onchip pump capacitors capable of charging a 1,000pF load in
90µs typical. In addition to providing active regulation, the
internal 15V zener is included to prevent exceeding the VGS
rating of the power MOSFET at high supply voltages.
Choice of one topology over another is usually based on
speed vs. safety. The fastest topology is the low side driver,
however, it is not usually considered as safe as high side
driving as it is easier to accidentally short a load to ground than
to VCC. The slowest, but safest topology is the high side
driver; with speed being inversely proportional to supply
voltage. It is the preferred topology for most military and
automotive applications. Speed can be improved considerably by bootstrapping from the supply.
The MIC5014/15 devices have been improved for greater
ruggedness and durability. All pins can withstand being
pulled 20V below ground without sustaining damage, and the
supply pin can withstand an overvoltage transient of 60V for
1s. An overvoltage shutdown has also been included, which
turns off the device when the supply exceeds 35V.
All topologies implemented using these devices are well
suited to driving inductive loads, as either the gate or the
source pin can be pulled 20V below ground with no effect.
External clamp diodes are unnecessary, except for the case
in which a transient may exceed the overvoltage trip point.
Construction Hints
High current pulse circuits demand equipment and assembly
techniques that are more stringent than normal, low current
lab practices. The following are the sources of pitfalls most
often encountered during prototyping: Supplies : Many bench
power supplies have poor transient response. Circuits that
are being pulse tested, or those that operate by pulse-width
modulation will produce strange results when used with a
supply that has poor ripple rejection, or a peaked transient
response. Always monitor the power supply voltage that
appears at the drain of a high side driver (or the supply side
of the load for a low side driver) with an oscilloscope. It is not
uncommon to find bench power supplies in the 1kW class that
overshoot or undershoot by as much as 50% when pulse
loaded. Not only will the load current and voltage measurements be affected, but it is possible to overstress various
components, especially electrolytic capacitors, with possibly
catastrophic results. A 10µF supply bypass capacitor at the
chip is recommended. Residual resistances: Resistances
in circuit connections may also cause confusing results. For
example, a circuit may employ a 50mΩ power MOSFET for
low voltage drop, but unless careful construction techniques
are used, one could easily add 50 to 100mΩ resistance. Do
High Side Driver (Figure 1) The high side topology shown
here is an implementation of a “sleep-mode” switch for a
laptop or notebook computer which uses a logic level FET. A
standard power FET can easily be substituted when supply
voltages above 4V are required.
+3V to +30V
10µF
Control Input
ON
OFF
V+
NC
Input
NC
Source
4 Gnd
NC
2
3
8
7
Load
MIC5014
1
6
Gate 5
Figure 2. Low Side Driver
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Low Side Driver (Figure 2) A key advantage of this topology,
as previously mentioned, is speed. The MOSFET gate is
driven to near supply immediately when the MIC5014/15 is
turned on. Typical circuits reach full enhancement in 50µs or
less with a 15V supply.
Bootstrapped High Side Driver (Figure 3) The turn-on time of
a high side driver can be improved to faster than 40µs by
bootstrapping the supply with the MOSFET source. The
Schottky barrier diode prevents the supply pin from dropping
more than 200mV below the drain supply and improves turnon time. Since the supply current in the “off” state is only a
small leakage, the 100nF bypass capacitor tends to remain
charged for several seconds after the MIC5014/15 is turned
off. Faster speeds can be obtained at the expense of supply
voltage (the overvoltage shutdown will turn the part off when
the bootstrapping action pulls the supply pin above 35V) by
using a larger capacitor at the junction of the two 1N4001
diodes. In a PWM application (this circuit can be used for either
PWM’ed or continuously energized loads), the chip supply is
sustained at a higher potential than the system supply, which
improves switching time.
the short is removed, feedback to the input pin insures that the
MIC5014 will turn back on. This output can also be level
shifted and sent to an I/O port of a microcontroller for intelligent control.
Current Shunts (RS). Low valued resistors are necessary for
use at RS. Resistors are available with values ranging from 1
to 50mΩ, at 2 to 10W. If a precise overcurrent trip point is
not necessary, then a nonprecision resistor or even a measured PCB trace can serve as RS. The major cause of drift in
resistor values with such resistors is temperature coefficient;
the designer should be aware that a linear, 500 ppm/°C
change will contribute as much as 10% shift in the overcurrent
trip point. If this is not acceptable, a power resistor designed
for current shunt service (drifts less than 100 ppm/°C), or a
Kelvin-sensed resistor may be used.†
12V
On
ITRIP = VTRIP/RS
= 1.7A
VTRIP = R1/(R1+R2)
10µF
+2.75V to +30V
MIC5014
1
1N5817
2
1N4001 (2)
3
V+
NC
Input
NC
Source
NC
4 Gnd
100nF
8
RS
0.06Ω
R1
1kΩ
7
R4
6
1kΩ
Gate 5
1µF
MIC5015
Control Input
ON
OFF
2
3
V+
NC
Input
NC
Source
NC
4 Gnd
8
Load
1
7
LM301A
R2
120kΩ
2.2kΩ
6
Gate 5
1RF540
Figure 4. High Side Driver with Overcurrent Shutdown
Load
† Suppliers of Precision Power Resistors:
Dale Electronics, Inc., 2064 12th Ave., Columbus, NE 68601. (402) 5653131
International Resistive Co., P.O. Box 1860, Boone,NC 28607-1860.
(704) 264-8861
Isotek Corp., 566 Wilbur Ave. Swansea, MA 02777. (508) 673-2900
Kelvin, 14724 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 1003, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-3501.
(818) 990-1192
RCD Components, Inc., 520 E. Industrial Pk. Dr., Manchester, NH 03103.
(603) 669-0054
Ultronix, Inc., P.O. Box 1090, Grand Junction, CO 81502 (303) 242-0810
Figure 3. Bootstrapped Hgh-Side Driver
High Side Driver With Current Sense (Figure 4) Although no
current sense function is included on the MIC5014/15 devices,
a simple current sense function can be realized via the addition
of one more active component; an LM301A op amp used as
a comparator. The positive rail of the op amp is tied to V+, and
the negative rail is tied to ground. This op amp was chosen as
it can withstand having input transients that swing below the
negative rail, and has common mode range almost to the
positive rail.
The inverting side of this comparator is tied to a voltage divider
which sets the voltage to V+ – VTRIP . The non inverting side
is tied to the node between the drain of the FET and the sense
resistor. If the overcurrent trip point is not exceeded , this node
will always be pulled above V+ – VTRIP, and the output of the
comparator will be high which feeds the control input of the
MIC5014 (polarities should be reversed if the MIC5015 is
used). One the overcurrent trip point has been reached, the
comparator will go low, which shuts off the MIC5014. When the
MIC5014/5015
High Side Driver With Delayed Current Sense (Figure 5)
Delay of the overcurrent detection to accomodate high inrush
loads such as incandescent or halogen lamps can be accomplished by adding an LM3905 timer as a one shot to provide
an open collector pulldown for the comparator output such
that the control input of the MIC5015 stays low for a preset
amount of time without interference from the current sense
circuitry. Note that an MIC5015 must be used in this application (figure 5), as an inverting control input is necessary. The
delay time is set by the RC time constant of the external
components on pins 3 and 4 of the timer; in this case, 6ms was
chosen.
An LM3905 timer was used instead of a 555 as it provides a
clean transition, and is almost impossible to make oscillate.
Good bypassing and noise immunity is essential in this circuit
to prevent spurious op amp oscillations.
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12V
12V
LM3905N
1
2
On
3
Trigger Logic
VREF
Emit
R/C
Coll
4 Gnd
10µF
MIC5014
1
2
3
V+
NC
Input
NC
Source
NC
7
6
V+ 5
1000pF
0.01µF
1kΩ
Gate 5
1kΩ
7
R1
1kΩ
R4
6
Load
4 Gnd
RS
0.06Ω
8
8
R2
LM301A
120kΩ
2.2kΩ
Figure 5. High Side Driver with Delayed Overcurrent Shutdown
Typical Applications
applications, it is acceptable to allow this voltage to momentarily turn the MOSFET back on as a way of dissipating the
inductor’s current. However, if this occurs when driving a
solenoid valve with a fast switching speed, chemicals or
gases may be inadvertantly be dispensed at the wrong time
with possibly disasterous consequences. Also, too large of
a kickback voltage (as is found in larger solenoids) can
damage the MIC5014 or the power FET by forcing the Source
node below ground (the MIC5014 can be driven up to 20V
below ground before this happens). A catch diode has been
included in this design to provide an alternate route for the
inductive kickback current to flow. The 5kΩ resistor in series
with this diode has been included to set the recovery time of
the solenoid valve.
Variable Supply Low Side Driver for Motor Speed Control
(Figure 6) The internal regulation in the MIC5014/15 allows
a steady gate enhancement to be supplied while the
MIC5014/15 supply varies from 5V to 30V, without damaging
the internal gate to source zener clamp. This allows the speed
of the DC motor shown to be varied by varying the supply
voltage.
VCC = +5V to +30V
MIC5014
1
ON
OFF
2
3
V+
NC
Input
NC
Source
NC
4 Gnd
8
7
M
24V
6
Gate 5
IRF540
MIC5015
1
OFF
ON
2
3
V+
NC
Input
NC
Source
NC
4 Gnd
8
7
6
Gate 5
Figure 6: DC Motor Speed Control/Driver
Solenoid Valve Driver (Figure 7) High power solenoid valves
are used in many industrial applications requiring the timed
dispensing of chemicals or gases. When the solenoid is
activated, the valve opens (or closes), releasing (or stopping)
fluid flow. A solenoid valve, like all inductive loads, has a
considerable “kickback” voltage when turned off, as current
cannot change instantaneously through an inductor. In most
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8320A
Solenoid
IRFZ40
1N4005
5kΩ
Figure 7: Solenoid Valve Driver
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Motor Driver With Stall Shutdown (Figure 10) Tachometer
feedback can be used to shut down a motor driver circuit when
a stall condition occurs. The control switch is a 3-way type; the
“START” position is momentary and forces the driver ON.
When released, the switch returns to the “RUN” position, and
the tachometer’s output is used to hold the MIC5014 input ON.
If the motor slows down, the tach output is reduced, and the
MIC5014 switches OFF. Resistor “R” sets the shutdown
threshold.
Incandescent/Halogen Lamp Driver (Figure 8) The combination of an MIC5014/5015 and a power FET makes an
effective driver for a standard incandescent or halogen lamp
load. Such loads often have high inrush currents, as the
resistance of a cold filament is less than one-tenth as much as
when it is hot. Power MOSFETs are well suited to this
application as they have wider safe operating areas than do
power bipolar transistors. It is important to check the SOA
curve on the data sheet of the power FET to be used against
the estimated or measured inrush current of the lamp in
question prior to prototyping to prevent “explosive” results.
12V
If overcurrent sense is to be used, first measure the duration
of the inrush, then use the topology of Figure 5 with the RC of
the timer chosen to accomodate the duration with suitable
guardbanding.
10µF
MIC5014
1
2
12V
330kΩ
3
V+
NC
Input
NC
Source
NC
R
330kΩ
MIC5014
1
Control Input
2
ON
OFF
3
V+
NC
Input
NC
Source
NC
4 Gnd
8
7
6
Gate 5
4 Gnd
10µF
8
IRFZ44
7
1N4148
6
T
Gate 5
M
IRF540
Figure 10. Motor Stall Shutdowm
OSRAM
HLX64623
Simple DC-DC Converter (Figure 11) The simplest application for the MIC5014 is as a basic one-chip DC-DC converter.
As the output (Gate) pin has a relatively high impedance, the
output voltage shown will vary significantly with applied load.
Figure 8. Halogen Lamp Driver
Relay Driver (Figure 9) Some power relay applications require the use of a separate switch or drive control, such as in
the case of microprocessor control of banks of relays where
a logic level control signal is used, or for drive of relays with
high power requirements. The combination of an MIC5014/
5015 and a power FET also provides an elegant solution to
power relay drive.
5V
10µF
MIC5014
1
12V
2
3
10µF
Control Input
ON
OFF
2
3
V+
NC
Input
NC
Source
NC
4 Gnd
NC
Input
NC
Source
NC
4 Gnd
MIC5014
1
V+
8
8
7
6
Gate 5
VOUT = 12V
7
6
Gate 5
IRF540
Figure 11. DC - DC Converter
Guardian Electric
1725-1C-12D
Figure 9: Relay Driver
MIC5014/5015
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The addition of a Schottky diode between the supply and the
FET eliminates this problem. The MBR2035CT was chosen
as it can withstand 20A continuous and 150A peak,
and should survive the rigors of an automotive environment.
The two diodes are paralleled to reduce switch loss (forward
voltage drop).
High Side Driver With Load Protection (Figure 12) Although the MIC5014/15 devices are reverse battery protected, the load and power FET are not, in a typical high side
configuration. In the event of a reverse battery condition, the
internal body diode of the power FET will be forward biased.
This allows the reversed supply access to the load.
12V
10µF
MBR2035CT
MIC5014
1
Control Input
ON
OFF
2
3
V+
NC
Input
NC
Source
NC
7
6
Gate 5
IRF540
Load
4 Gnd
8
Figure 12: High Side Driver WIth Load Protection
Push-Pull Driver With No Cross-Conduction (Figure 13)
As the turn-off time of the MIC5014/15 devices is much faster
than the turn-on time, a simple push-pull driver with no cross
conduction can be made using one MIC5014 and one
MIC5015. The same control signal is applied to both inputs;
the MIC5014 turns on with the positive signal, and the
MIC5015 turns on when it swings low.
This scheme works with no additional components as the
relative time difference between the rise and fall times of the
MIC5014 is large. However, this does mean that there is
considerable deadtime (time when neither driver is turned on).
If this circuit is used to drive an inductive load, catch diodes
must be used on each half to provide an alternate path for the
kickback current that will flow during this deadtime.
This circuit is also a simple half H-bridge which can be driven
with a PWM signal on the input for SMPS or motor drive
applications in which high switching frequencies are not
desired.
12V
10µF
MIC5014
1
2
3
V+
NC
Input
NC
Source
4 Gnd
NC
8
7
6
Gate 5
IRFZ40
Control Input
12V
VOUT
MIC5015
1
2
V+
NC
Input
NC
3
Source
4 Gnd
8
7
6
NC
Gate 5
IRFZ40
Figure 13: Push-Pull Driver
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Package Information
PIN 1
DIMENSIONS:
INCH (MM)
0.380 (9.65)
0.370 (9.40)
0.255 (6.48)
0.245 (6.22)
0.135 (3.43)
0.125 (3.18)
0.300 (7.62)
0.013 (0.330)
0.010 (0.254)
0.018 (0.57)
0.130 (3.30)
0.100 (2.54)
0.380 (9.65)
0.320 (8.13)
0.0375 (0.952)
8-Pin Plastic DIP (N)
0.026 (0.65)
MAX)
PIN 1
0.157 (3.99)
0.150 (3.81)
DIMENSIONS:
INCHES (MM)
0.050 (1.27)
TYP
0.064 (1.63)
0.045 (1.14)
0.197 (5.0)
0.189 (4.8)
0.020 (0.51)
0.013 (0.33)
0.0098 (0.249)
0.0040 (0.102)
0°–8°
SEATING
PLANE
45°
0.010 (0.25)
0.007 (0.18)
0.050 (1.27)
0.016 (0.40)
0.244 (6.20)
0.228 (5.79)
8-Pin SOP (M)
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