STMicroelectronics L6741 High Current MOSFET Driver Datasheet

The L6741 is a flexible, high-frequency dual-driver specifically designed to drive N-Channel MOSFETs connected in Synchronous-Rectified Buck topology. Combined with ST PWM controllers, the driver allows implementing complete voltage regulator solutions for modern high-current CPUs. The L6741 embeds high-current drivers for both high-side and low-side MOSFETs. The device accepts flexible power supply (5V to 12V) to optimize the gate-drive voltage for high-side and low-side, maximizing system efficiency. The Bootstrap diode is embedded, saving the use of external diodes. Anti shoot-through management avoids high-side and low-side MOSFETs conducting simultaneously, and combined with Adaptive Dead-Time control, minimizes the low-side body diode conduction time. The L6741 embeds preliminary overvoltage protection: after Vcc overcomes the undervoltage lockout and while the device is in high-impedance mode, the low-side


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Brand
STMicroelectronics
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
16
File format
PDF
File size
305 KB
Published
07 August, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
Model
L6741
MD5 checksum
877F8F7D4F3DD3E6B35B635E42569CAD

About this manual

The L6741 is a flexible, high-current driver specifically designed to drive N-channel MOSFETs in Synchronous-Rectified Buck topology. It combines with ST PWM controllers to implement complete voltage regulator solutions for modern high-current CPUs. The device embeds high-current drivers for both high-side and low-side MOSFETs.

What's inside

  • Typical application circuit
  • Block diagram
  • Pins description
  • Thermal data
  • Absolute maximum ratings
  • Electrical characteristics
  • High-impedance management
  • Preliminary OV protection
  • Internal BOOT diode
  • Layout guidelines

Specifications

PackageSO-8
Supply voltage range5V to 12V

Frequently asked questions

What happens if the PWM input is left floating?

If left floating, the driver enters the High-Impedance (HiZ) state which causes all MOSFETs to be OFF.

What voltage range is required for the VCC and PVCC power supplies?

The device accepts a flexible power supply between 5V and 12V to optimize gate-drive voltage.

What is the maximum junction temperature for this driver?

The maximum junction temperature rating is 150 °C.

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