Two n-channel MOSFET driver ICs can be used in rapid charging applications
Toshiba Electronics Europe has launched two n-channel MOSFET drivers suitable for rapid-charging and other high current applications.
The TCK401G (active-high) and TCK402G (active-low) charge pump driver ICs are suitable for high current mobile charging applications when used in conjunction with low RDS(on) n-channel MOSFETs, says Toshiba. The driver ICs support several built-in safety functions, including over-voltage protection, inrush current reduction and auto output discharge.
Operating from an.7 to 28V DC input voltage, the devices draw just 121-microA of quiescent current (IQ). Switching times for the gate voltage are 0.58-milli seconds (on) and 16.6-micro seconds (off).
A high-efficiency power supply circuit can be realised by using one of the new drivers with one or two external n-channel MOSFETs that have a maximum voltage rating and suitable on-resistance, explains Toshiba. An example is the combination of a TCK40xG driver IC and the low on-resistance SSM6K513NU MOSFET can be used to build a 100W power supply for mobile or consumer applications, with a very compact footprint, says the company.
The integrated driver ICs are housed in the small WCSP6E package, which measures 0.8 x 1.2 x 0.55mm.
Volume shipment of the TCK401G and TCK402G MOSFET driver ICs has started.
Toshiba Electronics Europe is the European electronic components business of Toshiba Electronic Devices and Storage Corporation. It offers European consumers and businesses a variety of hard disk drive (HDD) products and semiconductors for automotive, industrial, IoT, motion control, telecomms, networking, consumer and white goods applications. The company’s portfolio encompasses integrated wireless ICs, power semiconductors, microcontrollers, optical semiconductors, ASICs, ASSPs and discrete devices ranging from diodes to logic ICs.
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