7Semi UCC27516 Gate Driver Breakout Board (4A Peak-Source/Peak-Sink)

The 7Semi UCC27516 Gate Driver Breakout Board is a high-speed, high-current MOSFET/IGBT gate driver module built around the UCC27516 IC. It provides strong 4A peak source and 4A peak sink drive capability, enabling fast and efficient switching of power devices. With very low propagation delay, wide supply voltage range, and support for both inverting and non-inverting input modes, this breakout is ideal for high-performance power electronics, motor control, and high-frequency DC-DC converters.

Technical Specification:

• Peak Output Current: 4A source, 4A sink
• Supply Voltage (VDD): 4.5V to 18V
• Propagation Delay: Approximately 13 ns
• Rise Time: Approximately 9 ns
• Fall Time: Approximately 7 ns
• Operating Temperature Range: –40°C to +140°C
• Input Logic: TTL/CMOS compatible
• Input Modes: Supports inverting and non-inverting configuration
• Integrated Protection: Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
• Output Type: Single-channel gate driver

Features:

• High peak drive current for fast MOSFET/IGBT/GaN switching
• Wide supply voltage range compatible with various power stages
• Ultra-fast switching with low propagation delay
• Balanced source and sink drive strength for stable operation
• Supports both inverting and non-inverting inputs
• Built-in UVLO ensures safe startup and shutdown
• Compact breakout board simplifies prototyping and testing
• Suitable for high-frequency switching applications

Applications:

• MOSFET, IGBT, and GaN transistor gate driving
• High-frequency DC-DC converters
• Motor drivers and power inverters
• Battery management systems and energy storage
• Solar inverters, SMPS, and power control circuits
• High-speed switching in embedded and industrial designs
• Prototyping and development of power electronic systems