MOSFET Gate Driver

MOSFET gate driver is a specialized circuit that is used to drive the gate (gate driver) of power MOSFETs effectively and efficiently in high-speed switching applications. The addition of high-speed MOSFET gate drivers are the last step if the turn-on is intended to fully enhance the conducting channel of the MOSFET technology.[1]

ADP3418 MOSFET gate driver on a printed circuit board

MOSFET technology

The gate driver works under the same principle as the MOSFET transistor. It provides an output current that provides a charge to the semiconductor by a control electrode. It is also simple to drive and has resistive nature for power uses.

References

Laszlo, Balogh. "Design And Application Guide For High Speed MOSFET Gate Drive Circuits" (PDF). www.ti.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 15, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2013.

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[1] Laszlo, Balogh. "Design And Application Guide For High Speed MOSFET Gate Drive Circuits" (PDF). www.ti.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 15, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2013.