Digital Programmable Gate Drivers
The AgileSwitch family of digital programmable gate drivers was designed to address the critical challenges that emerge in operating SiC and IGBT power devices at high switching frequencies. They are optimized for transportation and industrial applications including heavy-duty vehicles, auxiliary power units, charging, storage, inverters and induction heating.
AgileSwitch gate drivers feature Augmented Switching™ technology and robust short-circuit protection and are fully software configurable. They can switch up to 200 kHz and provide up to seven unique fault and monitoring conditions, including temperature and high-voltage monitoring. These digital programmable gate drivers provide a superior solution than standard analog drivers because they prevent false faults, mitigate ringing and reduce Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), overshoot and undershoot in SiC and IGBT power devices.
How Can Augmented Switching Technology Improve Your Design?
SiC Gate Driver Cores
These high-performance and compact SiC cores offer advanced monitoring and fault reporting to enable better control and protection of most SiC MOSFET-based power systems.
Key Features:
- Software configurable ±Vgs gate voltages
- Patented Augmented Switching™ technology
- Robust short circuit protection
- High immunity to noise
- Module adapter boards for most popular SiC MOSFET modules
SiC Plug-and-Play Gate Drivers
SiC MOSFETs need to be controlled the right way. Turn-off spikes, ringing and DSAT can permanently damage an expensive SiC device. AgileSwitch drivers control, monitor and protect your system with Augmented Switching technology and up to seven fault notifications and protections.
Key Features:
- Compatible with 62 mm SIC MOSFET modules
- Software configurable to meet requirements of your application
- Automotive-grade components
- Temperature and isolated high-voltage monitoring
IGBT Gate Drivers
Our gate drivers are faster, more efficient and more reliable than competitive devices. They are RoHS and UL compliant and use automotive-grade components.
Key Features:
- Two-level turn-off time and voltage level
- Desaturation time and voltage level
- Gate drive voltage +15V/−10V
- Peak gate current ±30A
- Suitable for IGBTs up to 3300V
- Single-channel, 7W output power
Augmented Switching Accelerated Development Kits
Start testing and optimizing the performance of SiC devices and systems right out of the box with these essential hardware and software tools.
Intelligent Configuration Tools
Optimize your system with just a keystroke. You can adjust the settings for:
- Patented Augmented Switching profiles
- Fault reporting
- On- and off-gate voltages
- DC link and temperature trip levels
Quickly and easily characterize new devices:
- No soldering required
- Change driver settings from benchtop or in the field
