
NXP Semiconductors
UM11729
FRDMGD3162HBIEVM half-bridge evaluation board
4.3 Device features
Device
Description
Features
GD3162
The GD3162 is an
advanced single
channel gate driver
for IGBT and SiC with
dynamic gate strength
adjust.
•
Compatible with current sense and temp sense IGBT
and SiC MOSFET modules
•
DESAT detection capability for detecting V
CE
desaturation condition
•
Fast short-circuit protection for IGBT and SiC
MOSFET with current sense feedback
•
Compliant with automotive safety integrity level
(ASIL) C/D ISO 26262 functional safety requirements
•
SPI interface for safety monitoring, programmability,
and flexibility
•
Integrated galvanic signal isolation up to 8 kV
•
Integrated boost capability for increased drive
strength
•
Interrupt pins for fast response to faults and real-time
reporting capability
•
Compatible with negative gate supply
•
Active bus discharge functionality
Table 1. Device features
UM11729
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