Analysis and design of DC-isolated gate drivers

Alon Blumenfeld, Alon Cervera, Shmuel Ben-Yaakov

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10 Scopus citations

Abstract

A circuit for operating high-side MOSFET transistors using a ground-referred low-side driver is proposed and investigated analytically and experimentally. The circuit is implemented solely with low-cost non-inductive passive components. The targeted application is for cases in which the source of the floating transistors (N or P type) can be connected to DC buses. Design guidelines are introduced, including design considerations that were developed and verified experimentally. The inexpensive implementation is shown to introduce negligibly small losses, making it energy-efficient and cost-effective, surpassing existing flotation solutions since neither active nor inductive devices are needed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2012 IEEE 27th Convention of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel, IEEEI 2012
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2012
Event2012 IEEE 27th Convention of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel, IEEEI 2012 - Eilat, Israel
Duration: 14 Nov 201217 Nov 2012

Publication series

Name2012 IEEE 27th Convention of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel, IEEEI 2012

Conference

Conference2012 IEEE 27th Convention of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel, IEEEI 2012
Country/TerritoryIsrael
CityEilat
Period14/11/1217/11/12

Keywords

  • DC Restorer
  • Floating Gate Drive
  • High-side Drive

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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