SN6501 Transformer Drivers

Texas Instruments' SN6501 is a monolithic oscillator/power-driver, specifically designed for small form factor, isolated power supplies in isolated interface applications. The device drives a low-profile, center-tapped transformer primary from a 3.3 V or 5 V DC power supply. The secondary can be wound to provide any isolated voltage based on transformer turns ratio.

The SN6501 consists of an oscillator followed by a gate drive circuit that provides the complementary output signals to drive the ground referenced N-channel power switches. The internal logic ensures break-before-make action between the two switches. The SN6501 is available in a small, SOT-23 (5) package and is specified for operation at temperatures from -40°C to 125°C.