MIC5012 Description
The MIC5012 is the dual member of the Micrel MIC501X driver family. These ICs are designed to drive the gate of an N-channel power MOSFET above the supply rail in highside power switch applications. The 14-pin MIC5012 is extremely easy to use, requiring only a power FET and nominal supply decoupling to implement either a high- or low-side switch.
MIC5012 Key Features
- 4.75V to 32V operation
- 2 independent drivers; implements high and low side drivers
- Less than 1µA standby current in the “off” state per channel
- Available in small outline SOIC packages
- Internal charge pump to drive the gate of an N-channel power FET above supply
- Internal zener clamp for gate protection
- Minimum external parts count
- Can be used to boost drive to low-side power FETs operating on logic supplies
- Independent supply pins for half-bridge
MIC5012 Applications
- 4.75V to 32V operation