NXP Semiconductors GD3160
The GD3160 is an advanced, single-channel gate driver for IGBTs and SiC power devices. The GD3160 autonomously manages severe faults and reports faults and status via INTB and/or INTA pins and an SPI interface. The GD3160 meets the stringent requirements of automotive applications and is fully AEC-Q100 grade 1 qualified.| Part No. | GD3160 |
|---|---|
| Datasheet | GD3160 Download |
| Manufacturer |  NXP Semiconductors |
| Description | Advanced IGBT/SiC gate driver |
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
This section summarizes the key features, safety features, and regulatory approvals for the GD3160. 2.1 Key features● Integrated Galvanic signal isolation (up to 8 kV)
● High gate current integrated: 15 A source/sink capable
● SPI interface for safety monitoring, configuration, and diagnostic reporting
● Supports high switching frequencies: PWM up to 100 kHz
● Fail-safe state management from LV and HV domain for user-selectable safe state
● Programmable gate voltage regulator
● Temperature sense compatible with diode-based temperature sensors, NTC and PTC thermistors
● Configurable desaturation and current sense optimized for protecting SiC and IGBTs
● Integrated soft shutdown, two-level turn-off, optimized for unique gate drive requirements of SiC
● Real-time VCE and VGE reporting via INTA pin
● Integrated ADC for monitoring parameters from HV domain
● CMTI > 100 V/ns
● Compatible with 200 to 1700 V IGBT/SiC, power range > 125 kW
● Operating temperature range −4...
