FAN3100
Single 2A High-Speed, Low-Side Gate Driver
Features
3A Peak Sink/Source at V
= 12V
DD
4.5 to 18V Operating Range
2.5A Sink / 1.8A Source at V
OUT
= 6V
Dual-Logic Inputs Allow Configuration as
Non-Inverting or Inverting with Enable Function
Internal Resistors Turn Driver Off If No Inputs
13ns Typical Rise Time and 9ns Typical Fall-Time
with 1nF Load
Choice of TTL or CMOS Input Thresholds
MillerDrive™ Technology
Typical Propagation Delay Time Under 20ns with
Input Falling or Rising
6-Lead 2x2mm MLP or 5-Pin SOT23 Packages
Rated from –40°C to 125°C Ambient
Applications
Switch-Mode Power Supplies
High-Efficiency MOSFET Switching
Synchronous Rectifier Circuits
DC-to-DC Converters
Motor Control
Description
The FAN3100 2A gate driver is designed to drive an Nchannel enhancement-mode MOSFET in low-side
switching applications by providing high peak current
pulses during the short switching intervals. The driver is
available with either TTL (FAN3100T) or CMOS
(FAN3100C) input thresholds. Internal circuitry provides
an under-voltage lockout function by holding the output
low until the supply voltage is within the operating range.
The FAN3100 delivers fast MOSFET switching
performance, which helps maximize efficiency in highfrequency power converter designs.
FAN3100 drivers incorporate MillerDrive™ architecture
for the final output stage. This bipolar-MOSFET
combination provides high peak current during the Miller
plateau stage of the MOSFET turn-on / turn-off process
to minimize switching loss, while providing rail-to-rail
voltage swing and reverse current capability.
The FAN3100 also offers dual inputs that can be
configured to operate in non-inverting or inverting mode
and allow implementation of an enable function. If one or
both inputs are left unconnected, internal resistors bias
the inputs such that the output is pulled low to hold the
power MOSFET off.
The FAN3100 is available in a lead-free finish 2x2mm 6lead Molded Leadless Package (MLP), for smallest size
with excellent thermal performance, or industry-standard
5-pin SOT23.
FAN3100 — Single 2A High-Speed, Low-Side Gate Driver
1. Estimates derived from thermal simulation; actual values depend on the application.
2. Theta_JL (
thermal pad) that are typically soldered to a PCB.
3. Theta_JT (
held at a uniform temperature by a top-side heatsink.
4. Theta_JA (Θ
The value given is for natural convection with no heatsink using a 2SP2 board, as specified in JEDEC standards JESD51-2,
JESD51-5, and JESD51-7, as appropriate.
5. Psi_JB (
application circuit board reference point for the thermal environment defined in Note 4. For the MLP-6 package, the board
reference is defined as the PCB copper connected to the thermal pad and protruding from either end of the package. For the
SOT23-5 package, the board reference is defined as the PCB copper adjacent to pin 2.
6. Psi_JT (
the center of the top of the package for the thermal environment defined in Note 4.
Θ
): Thermal resistance between the semiconductor junction and the bottom surface of all the leads (including any
JL
Θ
): Thermal resistance between the semiconductor junction and the top surface of the package, assuming it is
JT
): Thermal resistance between junction and ambient, dependent on the PCB design, heat sinking, and airflow.
JA
Ψ
): Thermal characterization parameter providing correlation between semiconductor junction temperature and an
JB
Ψ
): Thermal characterization parameter providing correlation between the semiconductor junction temperature and
Stresses exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may damage the device. The device may not function or be
operable above the recommended operating conditions and stressing the parts to these levels is not recommended.
In addition, extended exposure to stresses above the recommended operating conditions may affect device reliability.
The absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only.
Symbol Parameter Min. Max. Unit
VDD VDD to PGND -0.3 20.0 V
VIN Voltage on IN+ and IN- to GND, AGND, or PGND GND - 0.3 VDD + 0.3V
V
Voltage on OUT to GND, AGND, or PGND GND - 0.3 VDD + 0.3V
OUT
TL Lead Soldering Temperature (10 seconds) +260 ºC
TJ Junction Temperature -55 +150 ºC
T
Storage Temperature -65 +150 ºC
STG
Recommended Operating Conditions
The Recommended Operating Conditions table defines the conditions for actual device operation. Recommended
operating conditions are specified to ensure optimal performance to the datasheet specifications. Fairchild does not
recommend exceeding them or designing to Absolute Maximum Ratings.
FAN3100 — Single 2A High-Speed, Low-Side Gate Driver