Datasheet Summary
A4957 Full Bridge MOSFET Driver
Features
AND BENEFITS
- High-current gate drive for N-channel MOSFET full bridge
- Independent control of each MOSFET
- Charge pump for low supply voltage operation
- Cross-conduction protection with adjustable dead time
- 4.5 to 50 V supply voltage range
- Diagnostics output
- Low current sleep mode
PACKAGE: 24-contact QFN with exposed thermal pad (Suffix ES)
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DESCRIPTION
The A4957 is a full-bridge controller for use with external N-channel power MOSFETs and is specifically designed for applications with high-power inductive loads such as brush DC motors.
A unique charge pump regulator provides full ( >10 V ) gate drive for battery voltages...