ISL6596: Synchronous Rectified MOSFET Driver

The ISL6596 is a high frequency, MOSFET driver optimized to drive two N-Channel power MOSFETs in a synchronous buck converter topology. This driver combined with Intersil's Multi-Phase Buck PWM controllers forms a complete singlestage core-voltage regulator solution with high efficiency performance at high switching frequency for advanced microprocessors.

The IC is biased by a single low voltage supply (5V), minimizing driver switching losses in high MOSFET gate capacitance and high switching frequency applications. Each driver is capable of driving a 3nF load with less than 10ns rise/fall time. Bootstrapping of the upper gate driver is implemented via an internal low forward drop diode, reducing implementation cost, complexity, and allowing the use of higher performance, cost effective N-Channel MOSFETs. Adaptive shoot-through protection is integrated to prevent both MOSFETs from conducting simultaneously.

The ISL6596 features 4A typical sink current for the lower gate driver, enhancing the lower MOSFET gate hold-down capability during PHASE node rising edge, preventing power loss caused by the self turn-on of the lower MOSFET due to the high dV/dt of the switching node.

The ISL6596 also features an input that recognizes a high-impedance state, working together with Intersil multi-phase 3.3V or 5V PWM controllers to prevent negative transients on the controlled output voltage when operation is suspended. This feature eliminates the need for the schottky diode that may be utilized in a power system to protect the load from negative output voltage damage.

Key Features
  • Drives Two N-Channel MOSFETs
  • Adaptive Shoot-Through Protection
  • 0.4Ω On-Resistance and 4A Sink Current Capability
  • Supports High Switching Frequency
  • Fast Output Rise and Fall Time
  • Low Tri-State Hold-Off Time (20ns)
  • Support 3.3V and 5V PWM Input
  • Low Quiescent Supply Current
  • Power-On Reset
  • Expandable Bottom Copper Pad for Heat Spreading
  • Dual Flat No-Lead (DFN) Package
    • Compliant to JEDEC PUB95 MO-220 QFN-Quad Flat No Leads-Product Outline
    • Near Chip-Scale Package Footprint; Improves PCB Efficiency and Thinner in Profile
  • Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
  • Core Voltage Supplies for Intel® and AMD® Microprocessors
  • High Frequency Low Profile High Efficiency DC/DC Converters
  • High Current Low Voltage DC/DC Converters
  • Synchronous Rectification for Isolated Power Supplies
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN1116: Elantec CMOS applicationsPDF13 Nov 2014231 KB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL6596 DatasheetPDF10 Nov 2015306 KB
Tech Briefs
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
TB363: Guidelines for Handling and Processing Moisture Sensitive Surface Mount Devices (SMDs)PDF13 Jan 201529 KB
TB486: ISL6334EVAL1Z User GuidePDF19 Nov 20142.35 MB
TB458: Converting a Fixed PWM to an Adjustable PWMPDF19 Nov 2014147 KB
TB389: PCB Land Pattern and Surface Mount Guidelines for QFN PackagesPDF19 Nov 2014661 KB
White Papers
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power SolutionPDF30 Jan 2017502 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ISL6596CBZ8 Ld SOIC0.07683260RoHS
ISL6596CBZ-T8 Ld SOIC T+R0.07683260RoHS
ISL6596CRZ10 Ld DFN0.022103260RoHS
ISL6596CRZ-T10 Ld DFN T+R0.022103260RoHS
ISL6596IBZ8 Ld SOIC0.07683260RoHS
ISL6596IBZ-T8 Ld SOIC T+R0.07683260RoHS
ISL6596IRZ10 Ld DFN0.022103260RoHS
ISL6596IRZ-T10 Ld DFN T+R0.022103260RoHS
ISL6596 Datasheet 10 Nov 2015
8 Ld SOIC T+R ISL84514
10 Ld DFN ISL9000AM
ISL6596
AN1116: Elantec CMOS applications 13 Nov 2014
TB363: Guidelines for Handling and Processing Moisture Sensitive Surface Mount Devices (SMDs) 13 Jan 2015
TB486: ISL6334EVAL1Z User Guide 19 Nov 2014
TB458: Converting a Fixed PWM to an Adjustable PWM 19 Nov 2014
TB389: PCB Land Pattern and Surface Mount Guidelines for QFN Packages 19 Nov 2014
Five Easy Steps to Create a Multi-Load Power Solution 30 Jan 2017