The LT1641-2CS8#PBF is an integrated circuit (IC) component designed by Linear Technology (now part of Analog Devices). It is a dual high-side driver IC suitable for driving power devices such as MOSFETs and IGBTs in various applications, including motor control, power supplies, and automotive systems. This IC offers several key features that make it a popular choice among engineers.
One of the primary features of the LT1641-2CS8#PBF is its dual-channel design, allowing it to operate two independent power devices simultaneously. This dual-driver configuration enables the IC to control bidirectional current flow in high-voltage systems.
The IC supports a wide operating voltage range, typically from 6V to 18V, which makes it compatible with various power supply voltages commonly found in different applications. It has an internal bootstrap diode, eliminating the need for an external diode connected to the high-side power supply. This feature simplifies the circuit design and reduces component count.
With a rise and fall time of 30ns, the LT1641-2CS8#PBF offers fast switching characteristics, enabling efficient and responsive operation of power devices. It features an adaptive shoot-through protection circuit, which prevents both high-side and low-side drivers from conducting simultaneously, thus avoiding short circuits and protecting the power devices
