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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.: New Vishay Siliconix 35-A DrMOS Solution Integrates MOSFETs and Driver ICs in Compact 6-mm Square

^{Published on 2009-07-15 08:14:21, Last Modified on 2009-07-15 08:14:29 - Market Wire}
 

MALVERN, PA--(Marketwire - July 15, 2009) - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: [ VSH ]) today announced an integrated DrMOS solution providing high-side and low-side n-channel MOSFETs plus a full-featured MOSFET driver IC, all in a single PowerPAK® MLF6x6 package. Available in two versions tailored for 3.3-V or 5-V controllers respectively, the new SiC769 is fully compliant with the DrMOS specification for voltage regulators (VRs) in servers and desktop computers, graphics boards, workstations, game consoles, and other high-power CPU-based systems. The device enables operating frequencies in excess of 1 MHz, which can reduce the size and cost of multi-phase VR topologies.

The SiC769 operates from an input voltage range of 3 V to 16 V and delivers up to 35 A of continuous output current. Its integrated power MOSFETs are optimized for output voltages in the range of 0.8 V to 2.0 V, with a nominal input voltage of 12 V. The SiC769 can also deliver very high power at a 5-V output for ASIC applications.

The SiC769's advanced gate driver IC accepts a single PWM input from the VR controller and converts it into the high- and low-side MOSFET gate drive signals. The PWM input is compatible with all controllers and especially designed to support controllers with a tri-state PWM output function. The driver IC incorporates circuitry to automatically detect light load conditions and can automatically enable skip mode operation (SMOD) in systems that are designed to benefit from high light load efficiency. An adaptive dead time control helps to further improve efficiency. Protection features include UVLO, shoot-through protection, and a thermal warning feature that alerts the system in case of an excessive junction temperature.

Integration of the driver IC and power MOSFETs in the SiC769 reduces power losses and lessens the effect of parasitic impedances associated with high-frequency discrete power stage implementations. The SiC769 also incorporates advanced packaging that reduces the power losses in the package by as much as 30 % compared to competitive technologies. Designers can opt for high-frequency switching to improve transient response, save on costs for output filter components, and achieve the highest power density possible in multi-phase Vcore applications. This in turn saves PCB area and provides more real estate for the user's key competitive technologies.

Samples and production quantities of the SiC769 are available now, with lead times of 10 weeks for larger orders.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, MOSFETs, optoelectronics, and selected ICs) and passive electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, sensors, and transducers). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Its product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and "one-stop shop" service have made Vishay a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at [ http://www.vishay.com ].