5 Application Information MCP14LH2181

Figure 5-1. Primary Side of Full Bridge Converter Using the MCP14LH2181
  • RRG1, RRG2, RRG3, and RRG4 values are typically between 0Ω and 10Ω. The exact value is decided based on the MOSFET junction capacitance and the drive current of gate driver. A value of 10Ω is used in this example.
  • It is recommended that the input pulse (to HIN and LIN) should have an amplitude of 2.5V minimum (for VDD = 15V) with a minimum pulse width of 360 ns.
  • RG1, RG2, RG3, and RG4 values are typically between 20Ω and 100Ω. The exact value is decide based on the MOSFET junction capacitance and drive current of the gate driver. A value of 50Ω is used in this example.
  • RB1 and RB2 value is typically between 3Ω and 20Ω. The exact value is calculated based on the bootstrap capacitor value and the amount of current limiting required for bootstrap capacitor charging. A value of 10Ω is used in this example. Also, DB1 and DB2 should be an ultra fast diode with a minimum rating of 1A and a voltage rating greater than the system operating voltage.