To drive a MOSFET requires more than merely a logic level output, there’s a requirement to charge the device’s gate which necessitates a suitable buffer amplifier. A variety of different approaches ...
The venerable 555-type timer makes an effective driver for power MOSFETs, but you have to understand the drive situation when selecting the correct variation of the basic timer. This idea shows how ...
This application note describes on how to drive MOSFETs in order to obtain greater efficiencies and power densities in a lower over-all costs. The document presents some circuit application ...
IXYS announced the introduction of the DVRFD630 and DVRFD631 RF MOSFET Gate Driver Development Boards. IXYS announced the introduction of the DVRFD630 and DVRFD631 RF MOSFET Gate Driver Development ...
This article is part of the Ideas for Design Series: Vol. 3, No. 1 The original bipolar 555 timer, the NE555, is excellent for driving a power MOSFET’s gate. Newer CMOS versions such as the 7555, ...