Today’s 3.3 kW switched-mode power supplies (SMPS) can achieve power densities of 100 W/inch3 by utilizing the latest technologies, including superjunction (SJ silicon) and silicon carbide (SiC) power MOSFETs in the totem-pole PFC stage as well as gallium nitride (GaN) power switches for high-voltage DC-DC stage operation. Digital control of the PFC and DC-DC stages is essential for maximum efficiency and robustness, as is the use of optimum gate drive solutions. To meet the latest design and application needs, Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) introduces the next generation of the EiceDRIVER™ product family of dual-channel galvanically isolated gate driver ICs.
This product family spans multiple under-voltage lockout (UVLO) variants, isolation levels, and package options to provide a comprehensive solution for various applications. The new portfolio combines robust isolation technology that meets the latest isolation standards with excellent electrical parameters to deliver high efficiency and reliable operation over a wide temperature range, extending the design’s lifetime. These drivers can be used in a wide range of applications, including server and telecom SMPS, solar inverters and energy storage systems, motor drives and battery-powered applications, EV charging, and high-performance computing.
