UC2706J Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
UC2706J is a dual-channel push-pull MOSFET gate driver IC from Texas Instruments with totem-pole output configuration, supporting 2 independent drive channels in a 16-pin GDIP ceramic package. Designed for driving power MOSFETs in switching power supplies, motor drives, and DC-DC converter circuits requiring low-side gate control.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- UC2706J Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Dual-channel push-pull MOSFET gate driver
- Totem-pole output for fast gate charge and discharge
- Standard input logic compatible with PWM controllers
- 2 independent drive channels for flexible topology support
- 16-pin GDIP ceramic package for high-reliability applications
- Low-side driver suitable for synchronous rectification
Applications
The UC2706J drives power MOSFETs in switching power supplies, buck and boost converters, and motor drive H-bridge circuits that require fast, high-current gate switching. Its dual-channel configuration supports full-bridge or dual-phase converter topologies, and the ceramic GDIP package makes it appropriate for mil-spec, aerospace, and high-reliability industrial applications where temperature and vibration tolerance matter.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 15 |
| High Side Driver | NO |
| Input Characteristics | STANDARD |
| Interface IC Type | PUSH-PULL BASED MOSFET DRIVER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-GDIP-T16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e0 |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Number of Functions | 2 |
| Output Characteristics | TOTEM-POLE |
| Output Current-Max | 1.5A |
| Output Peak Current Limit-Nom | 1.5A |
| Output Polarity | COMPLEMENTARY |
| Package Body Material | CERAMIC, GLASS-SEALED |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP16,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Supply Current-Max | 10mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 40V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 20V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | BIPOLAR |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb) |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Turn-off Time | 0.13 µs |
| Turn-on Time | 0.14 µs |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.90 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for UC2706J:
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the UC2706J totem-pole output improve MOSFET switching speed?
The UC2706J totem-pole output actively sources and sinks gate current to charge and discharge MOSFET gate capacitance rapidly, reducing switching transition times. Fast switching reduces switching losses in converters operating at high frequencies, typically 100 kHz to 500 kHz, where gate drive speed directly impacts efficiency and thermal performance of the power stage.
Which converter topologies are most suitable for the UC2706J dual-channel gate driver?
The UC2706J is well-suited for push-pull converters, dual-phase buck regulators, full-bridge inverters, and synchronous rectification stages, since 2 independent channels can drive both switches of a half-bridge or 2 separate low-side MOSFETs. Its standard input threshold accepts PWM signals from controllers like the UC2525 or UC3825 without level-shifting circuitry.
Why does the UC2706J use a ceramic GDIP-16 package instead of a plastic package?
The 16-pin ceramic GDIP (JESD-30 R-GDIP-T16) package is chosen for high-reliability military and aerospace applications where extended temperature range, hermetic sealing, and long-term resistance to moisture and vibration are required. Ceramic packages typically operate reliably from -55°C to 125°C or beyond, whereas plastic DIP packages have lower thermal and environmental tolerances.
Can the UC2706J drive IGBTs as well as MOSFETs in industrial inverter designs?
Yes, the UC2706J can drive IGBT gates as well as MOSFET gates in low-side configurations, since both devices require a voltage-controlled gate with sufficient drive current to switch at acceptable speeds. For a 100 nC gate charge IGBT, the UC2706J output stage delivers enough peak current to achieve sub-100 ns rise times, making it viable for inverter and chopper circuits in industrial motor drives.
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