LTC1155 - Dual High Side Micropower MOSFET Driver

The LTC®1155 dual high side gate driver allows using low cost N-channel FETs for high side switching applications. An internal charge pump boosts the gate above the positive rail, fully enhancing an N-channel MOSFET with no external components. Micropower operation, with 8μA standby current and 85μA operating current, allows use in virtually all systems with maximum efficiency.

Included on-chip is overcurrent sensing to provide automatic shutdown in case of short circuits. A time delay can be added in series with the current sense to prevent false triggering on high in-rush loads such as capacitors and incandescent lamps.

The LTC1155 operates off of a 4.5V to 18V supply input and safely drives the gates of virtually all FETs. The LTC1155 is well suited for low voltage (battery-powered) applications, particularly where micropower “sleep” operation is required.

The LTC1155 is available in both 8-pin PDIP and 8-pin SO packages.

Features
  • Fully Enhances N-Channel Power MOSFETs
  • 8μA Standby Current
  • 85μA ON Current
  • Short-Circuit Protection
  • Wide Power Supply Range: 4.5V to 18V
  • Controlled Switching ON and OFF Times
  • No External Charge Pump Components
  • Replaces P-Channel High Side MOSFETs
  • Compatible with Standard Logic Families
  • Available in 8-Pin SO Package
Typical Application
LTC1155 Typical Application
LTC1155 Typical Application
Applications
  • Laptop Power Bus Switching
  • SCSI Termination Power Switching
  • Cellular Phone Power Management
  • P-Channel Switch Replacement
  • Relay and Solenoid Drivers
  • Low Frequency Half H-Bridge
  • Motor Speed and Torque Control
Packaging
LTC1155 Package Drawing
LTC1155 Package Drawing
Order Information
Part NumberPackageTempPrice(1-99)Price (1k)*
LTC1155CN8#PBFN-8C$3.50$2.90
LTC1155CS8#PBFSO-8C$3.75$3.10
LTC1155CS8#TRPBFSO-8C$3.16
LTC1155IN8#PBFN-8I$4.60$3.70
LTC1155IS8#PBFSO-8I$4.90$4.00
LTC1155IS8#TRPBFSO-8I$4.06
Datasheet
Application Note
Design Note
Reliability Data
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LTC1155 Footprints and Symbols