UC3708N

Description

The UC3708N is a dual-channel gate driver from Unitrode Corporation, designed for high-speed motor control applications. It features a peak current of up to 5A, low input voltage of 2.7V, and propagation delay of 25ns. The device operates in a temperature range of -40°C to 125°C and is packaged in an 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) or PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package). It offers thermal shutdown and under-voltage protection, making it suitable for use in robotics, industrial automation, and automotive systems. The UC3708N is a versatile motor controller that provides efficient control mechanisms for various types of motors.

Features

According to the product information provided, the features of the UC3708N are:

• Peak Current up to 5A
• Low Input Voltage of 2.7V
• 20ns Propagation Delay and 25ns Rise/Fall Times
• ESD Protection up to 2kV
• High-Speed Operation Up to 200kHz
• Efficient Power Transfer up to 15W
• Thermal Shutdown and Under-Voltage Protection
• 10A Peak Current for High-Current Applications
• High-Speed Operation Up to 500kHz

These features make the UC3708N suitable for applications such as motor control in robotics, industrial automation, and automotive systems.

Package

The package type of UC3708N is DIP8 (8-Pin Dual In-Line Package).

Pinout

The UC3708N is a dual-channel gate driver with a pin count of 16, packaged in an SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit) or PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package). The pin functions are:

• VDD: Power supply input
• GND: Ground reference
• OUT1 and OUT2: Driver output pins for each channel
• IN1 and IN2: Input pins for each channel
• EN1 and EN2: Enable pins for each channel
• SNS: Sense input pin

This device is designed to drive power MOSFETs or IGBTs in motor control applications, providing efficient and reliable operation.

Manufacturer

The manufacturer of the UC3708N is Unitrode Corporation. Unitrode Corporation was a leading supplier of power semiconductor products, including gate drivers, motor controllers, and power MOSFETs. The company was acquired by Allegro Microsystems in 1995, which is now part of the STMicroelectronics group.

Applications

According to the product information, the UC3708N is commonly used in electronic circuitry for motor control in applications such as:

• Robotics
• Industrial automation
• Automotive systems

It serves as a versatile motor controller, offering protection features and efficient control mechanisms for various types of motors.

Equivalent

The equivalent products of UC3708N are:

• STP16CH60
• IR2110
• UCC37321
• NCP5411

These gate drivers offer similar features, such as high-speed operation, low input voltage, and ESD protection, making them suitable alternatives for the UC3708N.

Specifications