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Re: Driver for MOSFET

jayce3390 said:
Hello,

I am a novice in analog.
Could you tell me if the component EL7457 from intersil is able to drive the IRF7380 from International Rectifier?

I give datasheets in attached files.

It depends on the switching frequency and rise/fall time requirements which depend on the MOSFET to be driven. In this case EL7457 can drive your IRF7380's happily.
 

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Driver for MOSFET

If I simply say yes (it's correct without doubt), what's the next question?
 

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Re: Driver for MOSFET

jayce3390 said:
Even if there is 70 Volts on the MOSFET drain?

It will work in theory but 70 Volts on a 80 Volt MOSFET is not good for reliability reasons. When you are switching high currents with a fast gate-drive then the MOSFET inductances will cause high voltage spikes and may damage them.

You should consider going through one of the many application notes for MOSFET gate drivers.
 

Re: Driver for MOSFET

When you are switching high currents with a fast gate-drive then the MOSFET inductances will cause high voltage spikes and may damage them.
A modern FET as IRF7380 with integrated zener clamp shouldn't be damaged by voltage spikes.
But depending on the spike energy (respectively leakage inductance level), excessive loses may be observed.
 

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Thank you for the note. I didn't notice the built-in zener diode clamp.
 

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