MOSFET Controller IC suits applications with >10 A load.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for PWM current control of 3-phase brushless DC motors, Model A4915 is capable of high current gate drive for N-channel power MOSFETs. Internal charge pump ensures gate drive down to 7 V supply and provides limited gate drive down to 5 V, while bootstrap capacitor generates supply voltage greater than source voltage of high side MOSFET. Offered in 28-pin TSSOP or 28-contact 5 x 5 mm QFN package, IC includes internal synchronous rectification circuitry to optimize power dissipation.
Original Press Release:
Allegro MicroSystems, LLC Announces a New Three-Phase MOSFET Controller IC
Designed for Commercial and Industrial Applications with > 10 A Load Current
Worcester, MA — Allegro MicroSystems, LLC introduces a new three-phase MOSFET controller IC that is designed for pulse width modulated (PWM) current control of three-phase brushless DC motors. The A4915 is capable of high current gate drive for 6 all N-channel power MOSFETs. An internal charge pump ensures gate drive down to 7 V supply and provides limited gate drive down to 5 V. A bootstrap capacitor is used to generate a supply voltage greater than the source voltage of the high side MOSFET, a requirement for N-channel MOSFETs. This new device is targeted at both the industrial and consumer markets with end applications to include power tools, lawn and garden equipment, pumps, and household appliances.
Internal synchronous rectification control circuitry is provided to improve power dissipation in the external MOSFETs during PWM operation. Internal circuit protection includes latched thermal shutdown, dead time protection, and undervoltage lockout. Special power up sequencing is not required.
The A4915 is supplied in a 28-pin TSSOP with an exposed thermal pad (suffix LP) and a 28-contact 5 × 5 mm QFN with an exposed thermal pad (suffix ET). These packages are lead (Pd) free, with 100% matte-tin leadframe plating. The A4915MLP is priced at $3.12 and the A4915MET is priced at $2.78 both in quantities of 1,000.
Allegro MicroSystems, LLC is a leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing high-performance semiconductors. Allegro's innovative solutions serve high-growth applications within the automotive market, with additional focus on office automation, industrial, and consumer/communications solutions. Allegro is headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts (USA) with design, applications, and sales support centers located worldwide. Further information about Allegro can be found at www.allegromicro.com.
Contact information:
Stephanie Fennelley
Allegro MicroSystems
P.O. BOX 15036
Worcester, MA
16150036
