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UCC27211 gate driver: hardware dead time insertion

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: UCC27211, LM5106

Hi all,

I am using a gate driver UCC27211. The gate driver gives the PWM to the upper switch and lower switch of a half bridge. I am intending to switch the MOSFET's at frequency up to 250kHz.

In order to add extra safety and avoid shoot-through due to unwanted closure at the same time of top and bottom switch, I would like to insert a delay circuit between the PWM input signal HI (pin 5) and the gate driver and between LI  (pin 6) and the gate driver. I know I could do it via software , but I would like add this feature via hardware just in case anything happens. I would like to introduce 100ns turn-on delay on the PWM waveforms. I am using the MOSFET as per data below:  

Datasheets IPx072,75N15N3 G
Drain to Source Voltage (Vdss) 150V
Current - Continuous Drain (Id) @ 25°C 100A (Tc)
Rds On (Max) @ Id, Vgs 7.5 mOhm @ 100A, 10V
Vgs(th) (Max) @ Id 4V @ 270µA
Gate Charge (Qg) @ Vgs 93nC @ 10V
Input Capacitance (Ciss) @ Vds 5470pF @ 75V

Do you know if Texas Instrument has an Integrated Circuit that can produce such a delay?

Thank you very much

Leonardo

  • Hello LeonardoTI can offer the LM5106 rated for 100V .RegardsColin
  • Hi Colin,

    Thank you this is great news. I can see that the dead time can be integrated by inserting a resistor between RDT and GND. However do you know by any chance:

    1. What is the relationship between the resistor value and the dead-time? e.g. what value of RDT should I use if I need a dead time of 110ns? is there a formula or a guideline?

    Also,

    2. Can I use this gate driver to switch the Mosfets at 200kHz or 300kHz ? and how do you work out the switching frequency that you can go up to with the gate driver?

    Thank you so much for your help.

    Regards,

    Leo