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BQ25731: Gate-Source Voltage (Vgs) Concern for High-Side MOSFET in 20V Boost Converter

Part Number: BQ25731
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: CSD17579Q5A

Tool/software:

Hello TI team!

In my circuit, I am using the BQ25731 IC to convert the voltage of a

4s battery (ranging from 10V to 16.8V) to 20V (a part of the schematic is shown in the figure).

I am using N-channel MOSFETs CSD17579Q5A as the power switches.

Their maximum allowable Vgs is ±20V. Transistors VT23, VT24, and VT25 are not threatened by

Vgs overvoltage, but transistor VT26 appears to be constantly operating at the limit.

In this case, can I use such transistors in the 20-volt circuit?

And if yes, do I need to implement any protection for the gate-source junction of VT26?