IR1176

The IR1176 is a high speed CMOS controller designed to drive N-channel power MOSFETs used as synchronous rectifiers in high current, high frequency forward converters with output voltages equal or below 5VDC. Schmitt trigger inputs with double pulse suppression allow the controller to operate in noisy environments. The circuit does not require any ties to the primary side and derives its operating power directly from the secondary. The circuit functions by anticipating transformer output transitions, then turns the power MOSFETs on or off before the transitions of the transformer to minimize body drain diode conduction and reduce associated losses. Turn on/off lead time can be adjusted to accommodate a variety of power MOSFET sizes and circuit conditions. The IR1176 also provides gate drive overlap/dead-time control via external components to further minimize diode conduction by nulling effects of secondary loop and device package inductance.