The FAN7387V is a high-voltage half-bridge gate driver IC designed to drive MOSFETs and IGBTs in a variety of power electronics applications. It is manufactured by Fairchild/ON Semiconductor and is categorized as END-OF-LIFE. This driver is particularly useful in applications requiring high voltage and efficient switching.

Applications

• Plasma Display Panels (PDPs)
• HID ballasts
• High-voltage power supplies
• Induction heating systems
• Motor control applications
• Welding equipment
• DC-DC converters for high-voltage applications

Features

• Floating channel designed for bootstrap operation up to +600V
• Gate drive supply range from 10V to 20V
• Logic input compatible with 3.3V and 5V logic
• Under-voltage lockout (UVLO) protection for both high-side and low-side drivers
• Output source/sink current capability of typically 350mA / 650mA
• Matched propagation delay for both channels
• High dv/dt immunity
• Internal dead-time generation

Benefits

• Simplified gate drive circuitry for high-voltage applications
• Robust and reliable operation in demanding environments
• Improved system efficiency and performance
• Enhanced protection against voltage transients and noise
• Reduced component count and board space
• Compatibility with a wide range of MOSFETs and IGBTs
• Protection against shoot-through

Additional Details

The FAN7387V provides a robust and efficient solution for driving high-side and low-side power switches. The integrated bootstrap diode simplifies the design and reduces external component count. The device includes under-voltage lockout protection to prevent damage to the power switches during startup or under low-voltage conditions. The internal dead-time generation prevents shoot-through, improving system reliability. Refer to the Fairchild/ON Semiconductor datasheet for detailed specifications, application circuits, and layout recommendations. Due to being categorized as END-OF-LIFE, it is important to consider alternative solutions for new designs.