IR2110 High-Side and Low-Side Gate Driver DIP-14

IR2110 High-Side and Low-Side Gate Driver is a powerful and versatile integrated circuit designed to control power MOSFETs and IGBTs. This driver acts as an essential interface between low-power control circuitry, such as a microcontroller, and the high-power switching components in a circuit. Its most significant advantage is its ability to drive both a high-side and a low-side power switch simultaneously. The IR2110 is a top choice for engineers and electronics enthusiasts building applications like motor controllers, DC-DC converters, and power inverters, where precise and efficient switching is critical. Its robust design and built-in protection features make it a reliable component in a wide range of power electronics projects.

Key Features:

• High and Low-Side Drive: Provides independent control for both high-side and low-side power switches, simplifying the design of half-bridge and full-bridge circuits.
• Floating High-Side Channel: The high-side driver operates up to 600V, allowing you to drive a switch connected to the high voltage rail without a separate isolated power supply.
• Matched Propagation Delays: Ensures minimal distortion in the output waveform, which is critical for efficient and clean switching in applications like motor control.
• Logic Compatibility: The input pins are compatible with 3.3V and 5V logic levels, making it easy to interface with common microcontrollers like Arduino and ESP32.
• Under-voltage Lockout: This built-in protection feature prevents the IC from operating at an unstable voltage, which can cause damage to the driven power switches.
• Wide Operating Voltage: The IC can handle a wide range of VCC and VBS voltages, providing flexibility in power supply design.

Technical Specifications:

• Driver Type: High-Side and Low-Side Gate Driver
• Configuration: Half-bridge
• Input Logic: Schmitt-triggered inputs with a wide voltage range
• High-Side Offset Voltage: 600V max
• Output Current: 250mA (sink) / 500mA (source)
• Quiescent Current: 2.5mA (typ)
• Propagation Delay: 120 ns (typ)
• Package Type: DIP-14

Mechanical Specifications:

• Package Type: Dual In-Line Package (DIP)
• Number of Pins: 14
• Mounting: Through-hole mounting, ideal for prototyping on breadboards or perfboards.
• Material: Plastic package.

Dimensions:

• Body Length: 19.3 mm
• Body Width: 6.35 mm
• Pin Pitch: 2.54 mm (0.1″)

Pinout and Wiring:

• VCC: Logic supply voltage.
• GND: Ground.
• HIN: High-side gate driver input.
• LIN: Low-side gate driver input.
• VOUT: High-side output.
• VS: High-side source, provides a reference for the high-side driver.
• LO: Low-side output.
• VB: High-side bootstrap supply.
• Wiring Note: Connect VCC and GND to your logic power supply. Use HIN and LIN to provide the control signals from your microcontroller. The VS pin should connect to the source of the high-side MOSFET and the drain of the low-side MOSFET.

Datasheet Reference:

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Commonly Used in:

• Power Electronics: An essential component for driving power switches in high-voltage applications.
• Hobbyist Projects: A popular choice for DIY projects involving motor control or power conversion.
• Educational Labs: Used in university labs to teach students about half-bridge and full-bridge topologies.

Applications:

• DC-DC Converters: Drive the switches in buck, boost, and isolated converters.
• Motor Control: Precisely control the speed and direction of DC and brushless motors.
• Inverters: Create AC waveforms from a DC power source, used in power supplies and renewable energy systems.
• Class-D Audio Amplifiers: Efficiently drive the output stage switches for high-power audio applications.

Equivalent Models:

• IR2113: A very similar gate driver with a slightly different package and pinout, but functionally equivalent.
• L6384: Another popular half-bridge driver from STMicroelectronics with similar specifications.

Package Includes:

• 1 x IR2110 High-Side and Low-Side Gate Driver DIP-14