The MIC4426BM is a high-performance dual MOSFET driver IC component manufactured by Microchip Technology Inc. It is specifically designed to drive high-speed, medium-to-high current MOSFETs in applications such as motor control, power converters, and switch mode power supplies.
One of the key features of the MIC4426BM is its ability to provide high peak output currents (up to 1.5A) with fast rise and fall times. This allows for efficient and precise control of the MOSFETs, enabling faster switching speeds and minimizing power losses during the switching transitions.
The IC is designed to operate from a wide power supply voltage range, typically from 4.5V to 18V, making it compatible with various power supply designs. Its voltage level inputs are TTL and CMOS compatible, allowing easy interfacing with different logic devices. Additionally, it features a logic input Schmitt trigger, which ensures reliable input switching even in noisy environments.
The MIC4426BM also incorporates an adjustable dead time control feature, which allows users to set a time delay between the turn-off of one MOSFET and the turn-on of the other. This feature is crucial in avoiding shoot-through currents and the associated power loss and heat generation in bridge-type applications.
This dual MOSFET driver IC offers two outputs, each capable of driving a high-side or a low-side MOSFET
