SLUSCQ2E October   2017  – June 2024 UCC21520-Q1

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  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2  ESD Ratings (Automotive)
    3. 5.3  Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4  Thermal Information
    5. 5.5  Power Ratings
    6. 5.6  Insulation Specifications
    7. 5.7  Safety Limiting Values
    8. 5.8  Electrical Characteristics
    9. 5.9  Timing Requirements
    10. 5.10 Switching Characteristics
    11. 5.11 Insulation Characteristics Curves
    12. 5.12 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Parameter Measurement Information
    1. 6.1 Propagation Delay and Pulse Width Distortion
    2. 6.2 Rising and Falling Time
    3. 6.3 Input and Disable Response Time
    4. 6.4 Programable Dead Time
    5. 6.5 Power-up UVLO Delay to OUTPUT
    6. 6.6 CMTI Testing
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 VDD, VCCI, and Undervoltage Lock Out (UVLO)
      2. 7.3.2 Input and Output Logic Table
      3. 7.3.3 Input Stage
      4. 7.3.4 Output Stage
      5. 7.3.5 Diode Structure in the UCC21520-Q1
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Disable Pin
      2. 7.4.2 Programmable Dead-Time (DT) Pin
        1. 7.4.2.1 Tying the DT Pin to VCC
        2. 7.4.2.2 DT Pin Connected to a Programming Resistor Between DT and GND Pins
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 Designing INA/INB Input Filter
        2. 8.2.2.2 Select External Bootstrap Diode and its Series Resistor
        3. 8.2.2.3 Gate Driver Output Resistor
        4. 8.2.2.4 Gate to Source Resistor Selection
        5. 8.2.2.5 Estimate Gate Driver Power Loss
        6. 8.2.2.6 Estimating Junction Temperature
        7. 8.2.2.7 Selecting VCCI, VDDA/B Capacitor
          1. 8.2.2.7.1 Selecting a VCCI Capacitor
          2. 8.2.2.7.2 Selecting a VDDA (Bootstrap) Capacitor
          3. 8.2.2.7.3 Select a VDDB Capacitor
        8. 8.2.2.8 Dead Time Setting Guidelines
        9. 8.2.2.9 Application Circuits with Output Stage Negative Bias
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  10. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  12. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 11.2 Documentation Support
      1. 11.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 11.3 Certifications
    4. 11.4 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    5. 11.5 Support Resources
    6. 11.6 Trademarks
    7. 11.7 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    8. 11.8 Glossary
  13. 12Revision History
  14. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

3 Description

The UCC21520-Q1 is an isolated dual-channel gate driver with 4A source and 6A sink peak current. It is designed to drive power MOSFETs, IGBTs, and SiC MOSFETs up to 5MHz.

The input side is isolated from the two output drivers by a 5.7kVRMS reinforced isolation barrier, with a minimum of 125V/ns common-mode transient immunity (CMTI). Internal functional isolation between the two secondary-side drivers allows a working voltage of up to 1500VDC.

Every driver can be configured as two low-side drivers, two high-side drivers, or a half-bridge driver with programmable dead time (DT). A disable pin shuts down both outputs simultaneously , and allows normal operation when left open or grounded. As a fail-safe measure, primary-side logic failures force both outputs low.

Each device accepts VDD supply voltages up to 25V. A wide input VCCI range from 3V to 18V makes the driver suitable for interfacing with both analog and digital controllers. All supply voltage pins have under voltage lock-out (UVLO) protection.

With all these advanced features, the UCC21520-Q1 enables high efficiency, high power density, and robustness.

Device Comparison
PART NUMBERPACKAGE(1)UVLO Level
UCC21520-Q1DW (SOIC 16)8 V
UCC21520A-Q1DW (SOIC 16)5 V
(1) For all available packages, see Section 13.
UCC21520-Q1 Functional Block Diagram Functional Block Diagram