The UCC21710DW is a robust, high-performance isolated gate driver designed by Texas Instruments for driving power switches such as IGBTs and SiC/GaN MOSFETs. This advanced driver is specifically engineered to cater to a wide array of applications, including motor drives, power inverters, and switching power supplies, where efficient and reliable switching is paramount.
Key Features:
- Reinforced Isolation: Certified to provide reinforced galvanic isolation up to 5.7 kVRMS, the UCC21710DW ensures safe operation by preventing high voltages from reaching the control side of the circuit.
- High Drive Strength: Capable of delivering peak-source and peak-sink currents of 10 A, this gate driver provides the necessary power to quickly charge and discharge the gate capacitance of power devices, leading to reduced switching times and improved efficiency.
- Advanced Protection Features: Equipped with Desaturation Detection, Under-Voltage Lockout (UVLO), and Over-Temperature Shutdown, the UCC21710DW offers multiple layers of protection to safeguard the power devices under extreme conditions.
- High Common-Mode Transient Immunity (CMTI): With a CMTI rating of 150 V/ns, the UCC21710DW ensures stable operation even in the presence of high-speed voltage transitions, minimizing the risk of erroneous gate driving.
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: With an operational range from -40°C to +125°C, this gate driver is suitable for use in environments with challenging thermal conditions.
Product Specifications:
| Parameter |
Value |
| Isolation Voltage |
5.7 kVRMS |
| Peak Output Current |
10 A |
| Supply Voltage |
12.6 V to 16.5 V |
| Operating Temperature |
-40°C to +125°C |
| Package |
SOIC-16 (DW) |
The UCC21710DW is available in a compact SOIC-16 (DW) package, which is conducive to PCB space-saving and is ideal for compact system designs. Whether you are developing high-performance industrial applications or energy-efficient power solutions, the UCC21710DW gate driver from Texas Instruments stands out as a reliable and effective choice.