International Rectifier IRS2xx series High-performance gate drivers for MOSFETs and IGBTs

Features and Applications of IRS2xx series High-performance gate drivers for MOSFETs and IGBTs

The purpose of this article is to briefly illustrate what is possible with High-performance gate drivers and the features and applications of these gate drivers manufactured by International Rectifier under the IRS2xx series.

Applications

  • Motor drives
Associated Products

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Technical Documents

ST offers the STGAP series of isolated gate drivers for MOSFETs and IGBTs that provide galvanic isolation between the input section, which connects to the control part of the system, and the MOSFET or IGBT being driven. Galvanic isolation is attained using a high-voltage, on-chip, micro transformer that ensures commands and diagnostic information are reliably transferred to and from the floating – with respect to ground – section of the circuit.

STGAP: Isolated Gate Drivers for MOSFETs and IGBTs


IRS2xx series are monolithic ICs that integrate the gate driver circuitry and the protection logic in a single chip. They can drive power MOSFETs and IGBTs with high efficiency and reliability. They can also monitor the switching nodes and provide feedback signals for fault detection and protection. They can operate from a wide range of supply voltages and frequencies.

Features

The main features of IRS2xx series High-performance gate drivers may be summarized as follows:

High gate drive current up to 4A, under-voltage lockout protection, shoot-through protection, dead-time control, fault reporting, bootstrap diode.

Applications

  • DC/DC converters

  • AC/DC converters

  • Motor drives

  • Inverters

These ICs provide high gate drive current, fast switching speed, robust protection functions, and advanced features for various switching applications.


Frequently Asked Questions

What does IRS2xx stand for in IRS2xx series?

IRS2xx stands for International Rectifier Smart Gate Driver.

What kind of devices can IRS2xx series drive?

IRS2xx series can drive power MOSFETs and IGBTs in various switching applications.

What are some of the features of IRS2xx series?

Some of the features of IRS2xx series are: High gate drive current up to 4A Under-voltage lockout protection Shoot-through protection Dead-time control Fault reporting Bootstrap diode