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A3946 Datasheet Half-Bridge Power MOSFET Controller

Manufacturer: Allegro MicroSystems

General Description

The A3946 is designed specifically for applications that require high power unidirectional DC motors, three-phase brushless DC motors, or other inductive loads.

The A3946 provides two high-current gate drive outputs that are capable of driving a wide range of power N-channel MOSFETs.

The high-side gate driver switches an N-channel MOSFET that controls current to the load, while the low-side gate driver switches an N-channel MOSFET as a synchronous rectifier.

Overview

A3946 Half-Bridge Power MOSFET Controller.

Key Features

  • On-chip charge pump for 7 V minimum input supply voltage.
  • High-current gate drive for driving a wide range of N‑channel MOSFETs.
  • Bootstrapped gate drive with top-off charge pump for 100% duty cycle.
  • Overtemperature protection.
  • Undervoltage protection.
  • 40°C to 135°C ambient operation.