NCP3420: MOSFET Driver with Dual Outputs for Synchronous Buck Converters

The NCP3420 is a single phase MOSFET gate driver optimized to drive the gates of both high-side and low-side power MOSFETs in a synchronous buck converter. The high-side and low-side driver is capable of driving a 3000 pF load with a 30 ns propagation delay and a 20 ns transition time. With a wide operating voltage range, high or low side MOSFET gate drive voltages can be optimized for the best efficiency. Internal adaptive nonoverlap circuitry reduces switching losses by preventing simultaneous conduction of both MOSFETs. Both gate outputs can be driven low by applying a low logic level to the Output Disable pin. An Undervoltage Lockout function ensures that both the driver outputs are low when the supply voltage is low, and a Thermal Shutdown function provides the IC with overtemperature protection.

Features
  • Thermal Shutdown Protection
  • Internal pulldown resistors suppress transient turn on of either MOSFET
  • Anti cross-conduction protection circuitry
  • One output signal controls both the upper and lower gate outputs
  • Output disable control turns off both MOSFETs
  • Complies with VRM10.x and VRM11.x specifications
  • Undervoltage lockout
  • Thermally enhanced package available
Applications
  • MOSFET Driver
End Products
  • Desktop, Server
Data Sheets (1)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevisionRevision Date
MOSFET Driver with Dual Outputs for Synchronous Buck ConvertersNCP3420/D (149.0kB)3
Package Drawings (2)
Document TitleDocument ID/SizeRevision
DFN8 3x3, 0.5P506BJ (44.8kB)O
SOIC-8 Narrow Body751-07 (62.6kB)AK
Order Information
ProductStatusCompliancePackageMSL*ContainerBudgetary Price/Unit
NCP3420DR2GActivePb-free Halide freeSOIC-8751-071Tape and Reel2500$0.1867
NCP3420MNR2GLast ShipmentsPb-free Halide freeDFN-8506BJ1Tape and Reel3000
Specifications
ProductTypeNumber of DriversVin Max (V)VCC Max (V)Drive Source/Sink Typ (mA)Rise Time (ns)Fall Time (ns)tp Max (ns)
NCP3420DR2GMOSFET23515161145
MOSFET Driver with Dual Outputs for Synchronous Buck Converters (149.0kB) NCP3420
SOIC-8 Narrow Body CM1216
DFN8 3x3, 0.5P NCS2211
NCP3420