SLUSCO3B September   2016  – December 2021 UCC21521

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2  ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3  Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4  Thermal Information
    5. 6.5  Power Ratings
    6. 6.6  Insulation Specifications
    7. 6.7  Safety-Related Certifications
    8. 6.8  Safety-Limiting Values
    9. 6.9  Electrical Characteristics
    10. 6.10 Switching Characteristics
    11. 6.11 Insulation Characteristics Curves
    12. 6.12 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Parameter Measurement Information
    1. 7.1 Propagation Delay and Pulse Width Distortion
    2. 7.2 Rising and Falling Time
    3. 7.3 Input and Enable Response Time
    4. 7.4 Programmable Dead Time
    5. 7.5 Powerup UVLO Delay to OUTPUT
    6. 7.6 CMTI Testing
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 VDD, VCCI, and Under Voltage Lock Out (UVLO)
      2. 8.3.2 Input and Output Logic Table
      3. 8.3.3 Input Stage
      4. 8.3.4 Output Stage
      5. 8.3.5 Diode Structure in UCC21521
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Enable Pin
      2. 8.4.2 Programmable Dead Time (DT) Pin
        1. 8.4.2.1 Tying the DT Pin to VCC
        2. 8.4.2.2 DT Pin Connected to a Programming Resistor between DT and GND Pins
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1 Designing INA/INB Input Filter
        2. 9.2.2.2 Select External Bootstrap Diode and its Series Resistor
        3. 9.2.2.3 Gate Driver Output Resistor
        4. 9.2.2.4 Gate to Source Resistor Selection
        5. 9.2.2.5 Estimate Gate Driver Power Loss
        6. 9.2.2.6 Estimating Junction Temperature
        7. 9.2.2.7 Selecting VCCI, VDDA/B Capacitor
          1. 9.2.2.7.1 Selecting a VCCI Capacitor
          2. 9.2.2.7.2 Selecting a VDDA (Bootstrap) Capacitor
          3. 9.2.2.7.3 Select a VDDB Capacitor
        8. 9.2.2.8 Dead Time Setting Guidelines
        9. 9.2.2.9 Application Circuits with Output Stage Negative Bias
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 12.2 Documentation Support
      1. 12.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 12.3 Certifications
    4. 12.4 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    5. 12.5 Support Resources
    6. 12.6 Trademarks
    7. 12.7 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    8. 12.8 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

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Orderable Information

8.1 Overview

In order to switch power transistors rapidly and reduce switching power losses, high-current gate drivers are often placed between the output of control devices and the gates of power transistors. There are several instances where controllers are not capable of delivering sufficient current to drive the gates of power transistors. This is especially the case with digital controllers, since the input signal from the digital controller is often a 3.3-V logic signal capable of only delivering a few mA.

The UCC21521 is a flexible dual gate driver which can be configured to fit a variety of power supply and motor drive topologies, as well as drive several types of transistors, including SiC MOSFETs. UCC21521 has many features that allow it to integrate well with control circuitry and protect the gates it drives such as: resistor-programmable dead time (DT) control, an EN pin, and under voltage lock out (UVLO) for both input and output voltages. The UCC21521 also holds its outputs low when the inputs are left open or when the input pulse is not wide enough. The driver inputs are CMOS and TTL compatible for interfacing to digital and analog power controllers alike. Each channel is controlled by its respective input pins (INA and INB), allowing full and independent control of each of the outputs.