FOD3180ASD

Isolators - Gate Drivers Overview

The FOD3180ASD is a high-speed MOSFET gate drive optocoupler featuring a 2A minimum peak output current. It integrates an AlGaAs LED with a CMOS detector and PMOS/NMOS power transistors. Key electrical parameters include a maximum propagation delay of 200ns, a maximum switching speed of 250kHz, and a typical pulse width distortion of 30ns. The device operates within a VCC range of 10V to 20V and provides 5000Vrms isolation. It includes under-voltage lockout protection and maintains a typical RDS(ON) of 1.5Ω.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Feature Summary

• High-speed response suitable for high-frequency driving of power MOSFETs
• Integrated CMOS detector with PMOS and NMOS output power transistors
• Under-voltage lockout protection with hysteresis
• Low power dissipation due to low on-resistance

Isolators - Gate Drivers Applications

• Plasma Display Panel (PDP) gate drive
• Motor control inverter applications
• High performance DC/DC converters
• Isolated Power MOSFET gate drive

Isolators - Gate Drivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'ASD' against the manufacturer's current nomenclature, as Fairchild Semiconductor integration into ON Semiconductor may have altered part numbering conventions. Confirm that the package form matches the required surface mount or through-hole specifications for your assembly process. Ensure compliance with RoHS and lead-free requirements if applicable to your manufacturing standards.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Selection Notes

Select this component when high common-mode rejection and fast switching speeds are critical for isolating control signals from high-power stages. The integrated push-pull output stage eliminates the need for external pull-up resistors, simplifying circuit design. Consider the operating temperature range and isolation voltage requirements to ensure compatibility with the target application environment.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Part Context

This device belongs to the FOD3180 series of logic output optocouplers designed for gate driving applications. It represents a transition from traditional phototransistor outputs to integrated CMOS power stages, offering significantly faster response times and higher drive currents. The series is widely used in industrial and consumer electronics requiring reliable galvanic isolation.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Replacement Considerations

Check for updated part numbers from ON Semiconductor following the Fairchild acquisition. Verify pinout compatibility and electrical characteristics against potential substitutes such as other high-speed gate driver optocouplers from different manufacturers.