ISL6610: Dual Synchronous Rectified MOSFET Drivers

The ISL6610, ISL6610A integrates two ISL6609, ISL6609A drivers with enable function removed and is optimized to drive two independent power channels in a synchronous rectified buck converter topology. These drivers, combined with an Intersil ISL63xx or ISL65xx multiphase PWM controller, form a complete high efficiency voltage regulator at high switching frequency.

The IC is biased by a single low voltage supply (5V), minimizing driver switching losses in high MOSFET gate capacitance and high switching frequency applications. Each driver is capable of driving a 3nF load with less than 10ns rise/fall time. Bootstrapping of the upper gate driver is implemented via an internal low forward drop diode, reducing implementation cost, complexity, and allowing the use of higher performance, cost effective N-Channel MOSFETs. Adaptive shoot-through protection is integrated to prevent both MOSFETs from conducting simultaneously.

The ISL6610, ISL6610A features 4A typical sink current for the lower gate driver, enhancing the lower MOSFET gate hold-down capability during PHASE node rising edge, preventing power loss caused by the self turn-on of the lower MOSFET due to the high dV/dt of the switching node.

The ISL6610, ISL6610A also features an input that recognizes a high-impedance state, working together with Intersil multiphase PWM controllers to prevent negative transients on the controlled output voltage when operation is suspended. This feature eliminates the need for the schottky diode that may be utilized in a power system to protect the load from negative output voltage damage.

In addition, the ISL6610As bootstrap function is designed to prevent the BOOT capacitor from overcharging, should excessively large negative swings occur at the transitions of the PHASE node.

Key Features
  • 5V Quad N-Channel MOSFET Drives for Two Synchronous Rectified Bridges
  • Pin-to-pin Compatible with ISL6614 (12V Drive)
  • Adaptive Shoot-Through Protection
  • 0.4Ω On-Resistance and 4A Sink Current Capability
  • Supports High Switching Frequency
    • Fast Output Rise and Fall
    • Low Tri-State Hold-Off Time
  • BOOT Capacitor Overcharge Prevention (ISL6610A)
  • Low VF Internal Bootstrap Diode
  • Power-On Reset
  • QFN Package
    • Compliant to JEDEC PUB95 MO-220 QFN-Quad Flat No Leads-Product Outline
    • Near Chip-Scale Package Footprint; Improves PCB Utilization, Thinner Profile
  • Pb-Free Plus Anneal Available (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
  • Core Voltage Supplies for Intel® and AMD® Microprocessors
  • High Frequency Low Profile High Efficiency DC/DC Converters
  • High Current Low Voltage DC/DC Converters
  • Synchronous Rectification for Isolated Power Supplies
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
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Datasheets
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Dual Synchronous Rectified MOSFET DriversPDF17 Nov 2014273 KB
Tech Briefs
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TB363: Guidelines for Handling and Processing Moisture Sensitive Surface Mount Devices (SMDs)PDF13 Jan 201529 KB
TB389: PCB Land Pattern and Surface Mount Guidelines for QFN PackagesPDF19 Nov 2014661 KB
White Papers
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Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power SolutionPDF30 Jan 2017502 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ISL6610CBZ14 Ld SOIC0.13142260RoHS
ISL6610CBZ-T14 Ld SOIC T+R0.13142260RoHS
ISL6610CRZ16 Ld QFN0.04316260RoHS
ISL6610CRZ-T16 Ld QFN T+R0.04316260RoHS
ISL6610IBZ14 Ld SOIC0.13142260RoHS
ISL6610IBZ-T14 Ld SOIC T+R0.13142260RoHS
ISL6610IRZ16 Ld QFN0.04316260RoHS
ISL6610IRZ-T16 Ld QFN T+R0.04316260RoHS
Dual Synchronous Rectified MOSFET Drivers 17 Nov 2014
14 Ld SOIC HI-303
16 Ld QFN T+R ISL43145
AN1116: Elantec CMOS applications 13 Nov 2014
TB363: Guidelines for Handling and Processing Moisture Sensitive Surface Mount Devices (SMDs) 13 Jan 2015
TB389: PCB Land Pattern and Surface Mount Guidelines for QFN Packages 19 Nov 2014
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power Solution 30 Jan 2017