International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in
power management technology, today introduced the highly compact
AUIR08152S automotive-qualified gate drive IC featuring high output
current in excess of 10A that shrinks system size and boosts performance
in automotive and industrial high-power switching applications.
The AUIR08152S buffer gate driver enables the use of any standard low
current gate driver, opto-coupler or CMOS isolator to drive large size
IGBTs or MOSFETs in switching applications and efficiently boosts any
low or under-powered gate drive into a high current drive system.
Available in a compact SO8 package, the highly integrated buffer IC can
replace up to 10 discrete components for simpler, smaller and more
robust system design.
“The AUIR08152S provides scalability and flexibility in design by
boosting any standard gate drivers in automotive systems to offer a cost
effective, compact and reliable solution for a wide range of high power
switching applications,” said Davide Giacomini, Director of Product
Management and Applications, IR’s Automotive Products Business Unit.
The new device’s very low output impedance and power losses permit
operation in harsh and high temperature environments. The AUIR08152S
additionally features negative Vgs driving and continuous on-state
capability as a result of an integrated PMOS output in parallel to the
high-side pull-up NMOS. The OUTH and OUTL separated outputs allow
selection of two different external resistors for charging and
discharging the gate essential for controlling EMI and CdV/dT effect in
high power motor driver and SMPS applications.
The device is qualified according to AEC-Q100 standards, housed in an
industry standard SO-8 package that features an environmentally
friendly, lead-free and RoHS compliant bill of materials and is part of
IR’s automotive quality initiative targeting zero defects.
More information is available on the International Rectifier website at http://www.irf.com/whats-new/nr131205.html.
Availability and Pricing
Available in an 8-pin SOIC package, pricing for the AUIR08152S begins at
US $0.99 each in 10,000-unit quantities. Production orders are available
immediately. Prices are subject to change.
About International Rectifier
International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF) is a world leader in power management
technology. IR’s analog and mixed signal ICs, advanced circuit devices,
integrated power systems and components enable high performance
computing and reduce energy waste from motors, the world’s single
largest consumer of electricity. Leading manufacturers of computers,
energy efficient appliances, lighting, automobiles, satellites, aircraft
and defense systems rely on IR’s power management benchmarks to power
their next generation products. For more information, go to www.irf.com.
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