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IR2153 Gate Driver IC Explained: Datasheet, Circuit, and Design Guide

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The IR2153 is a high-voltage half-bridge gate driver IC with a built-in oscillator designed for controlling MOSFETs in switching power applications. Unlike many gate driver ICs that require an external PWM controller, the IR2153 can generate its own switching signals using only a timing resistor and capacitor, making circuit design simpler and reducing component count. It is capable of driving both high-side and low-side N-channel MOSFETs while providing important features such as fixed dead time, undervoltage protection, bootstrap high-side driving, and noise immunity.


Catalog

1. Pinout and Pin Functions
2. Features of IR2153
3. Technical Specifications
4. Alternatives and Equivalent ICs
5. How the IR2153 Works Internally
6. How to Utilize IR2153 Gate Driver IC
7. Wide Applications
8. Mechanical Dimensions
9. Manufacturer
IR2153

Pinout and Pin Functions

IR2153 pinout
Pin No.
Pin Name
Function
1
VCC
Positive supply voltage input for the IC. It powers the internal oscillator, logic circuitry, and gate drivers. Typically connected to a DC supply within the recommended operating range.
2
RT
Timing resistor pin. An external resistor connected to RT works with the CT capacitor to set the oscillator frequency.
3
CT
Timing capacitor pin. An external capacitor connected to CT determines the oscillator frequency together with the RT resistor.
4
COM
Common ground reference for the IC. This pin serves as the return path for the low-side driver and internal control circuitry.
5
LO
Low-side gate driver output. It drives the gate of the low-side MOSFET referenced to COM.
6
VS
High-side floating supply return. Connected to the source of the high-side MOSFET and serves as the reference point for the high-side driver.
7
HO
High-side gate driver output. It drives the gate of the high-side MOSFET using the floating high-side supply.
8
VB
High-side floating supply voltage. Connected to the bootstrap circuit and provides power for the high-side driver section.

Features of IR2153

• Integrated 600 V Half-Bridge Gate Driver - Supports high-voltage half-bridge applications and can drive both high-side and low-side N-channel MOSFETs.

• Built-In Oscillator - Requires only an external resistor (RT) and capacitor (CT) to generate the switching frequency, reducing component count.

• 15.6 V VCC Zener Clamp - Includes an internal zener clamp that helps protect the IC from excessive supply voltage.

• Micropower Startup Circuit - Consumes very little current during startup, improving efficiency and simplifying power supply design.

• Fixed Dead-Time Control - Provides a typical dead time of 1.2 μs to prevent simultaneous conduction of the power MOSFETs.

• Shutdown Function - Allows the oscillator and driver outputs to be disabled through the CT pin for protection or control purposes.

• Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO) - Monitors the supply voltage and disables the outputs when the voltage is too low for safe operation.

• Low dV/dt Gate Driver Design - Improves noise immunity and helps prevent false triggering in high-voltage switching environments.

• Bootstrap High-Side Driver - Uses a bootstrap capacitor to power the floating high-side gate driver without requiring an isolated supply.

• ESD Protection - Provides electrostatic discharge protection on all pins to improve device reliability during handling and assembly.

Technical Specifications

Parameter
Value
High-Side Offset Voltage
Up to 600 V
High-Side Floating Supply Voltage (VB)
Up to 625 V
Supply Voltage (VCC)
10 V to 15.6 V (clamped)
Duty Cycle
50%
Dead Time (Typical)
1.2 μs
Rise Time (Tr)
80 ns
Fall Time (Tf)
40 ns
VCC Clamp Voltage
15.6 V
Supply Current (Typical)
5 mA
RT Pin Current
±5 mA Max
Allowable dVS/dt
±50 V/ns
Junction Temperature Range
-40°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range
-55°C to +150°C
Maximum Junction Temperature
150°C
Package Options
8-Pin PDIP, 8-Pin SOIC

Alternatives and Equivalent ICs

IC Model
Max Bootstrap Voltage
Typical Supply Voltage
Dead-Time Control
IR2104
600 V
10 V – 20 V
Internal
IRS2003
600 V
10 V – 20 V
Internal
L6384E
600 V
10.5 V – 20 V
External
IR2153 integrates an oscillator, control logic, dead-time generator, level shifter, and gate drivers into a single IC. Operation begins at the RT and CT pins, where an external resistor and capacitor set the oscillator frequency. The internal oscillator generates alternating switching signals that control the high-side and low-side outputs.

IR2153 Functional Block Diagram

IR2153 Functional Block Diagram

These signals pass through the logic and dead-time circuits, which ensure that the two MOSFETs do not turn on simultaneously. The built-in dead time helps prevent shoot-through current and improves switching reliability. An undervoltage lockout circuit also monitors the supply voltage and disables the outputs if the voltage becomes too low.

For the high-side channel, the signal is transferred through a high-voltage level shifter to the floating driver section. The high-side driver uses the VB and VS pins together with a bootstrap capacitor to generate the gate-drive voltage required at the HO output. The low-side driver operates directly from the VCC supply and controls the LO output.

By combining these functions into one device, the IR2153 can generate complementary high-side and low-side gate-drive signals with minimal external components, making it useful for half-bridge power supplies, electronic ballasts, and inverter circuits.

How to Utilize IR2153 Gate Driver IC

This typical connection below shows the IR2153 configured as a self-oscillating half-bridge driver. The RT resistor and CT capacitor connected to the timing pins determine the switching frequency of the internal oscillator. By selecting different RT and CT values, you can adjust the operating frequency to match the requirements of the power supply, inverter, or electronic ballast circuit.

The HO and LO outputs drive the gates of the high-side and low-side MOSFETs through gate resistors. These two MOSFETs switch alternately, creating a half-bridge output at the midpoint between them. The switching waveform is then coupled to the load through the output network, which may include capacitors, inductors, or transformers depending on the application.

IR2153 Gate Driver IC Typical Connection

IR2153 Gate Driver IC Typical Connection

The VB and VS pins form the bootstrap circuit required for high-side gate driving. A bootstrap capacitor connected between VB and VS stores charge when the low-side MOSFET is on. This stored energy allows the HO output to drive the high-side MOSFET gate above the source voltage during high-side switching.

The VCC pin provides power to the IC and the gate drivers, while COM serves as the ground reference. The capacitor connected across VCC and COM acts as a bypass capacitor, helping to stabilize the supply voltage and reduce switching noise.

A shutdown transistor is also shown connected to the timing network. When activated, it discharges the CT capacitor, stopping the oscillator and disabling the switching operation. This feature can be used for protection, enable/disable control, or fault shutdown functions.

Wide Applications

• Half-Bridge SMPS Power Supplies

• Resonant Power Converters

• DC-AC Inverters

• Induction Heating Systems

• LED Driver Circuits

• Battery Charging Systems

• Motor Drive Controllers

• High-Frequency Switching Power Supplies

• AC-DC Power Converters

• Solar Power Inverters

• Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), etc.

Mechanical Dimensions

Mechanical Dimensions

Manufacturer

The IR2153 was originally developed by International Rectifier (IR), a well-known manufacturer of power semiconductors, gate driver ICs, MOSFETs, and IGBTs. After International Rectifier was acquired by Infineon Technologies, the IR2153 family became part of Infineon’s power management and gate driver product portfolio. Infineon has strong manufacturing capability in high-voltage semiconductor devices, advanced quality control, and long-term product support, allowing it to continue producing reliable IR2153 and related half-bridge driver ICs for electronic ballasts, SMPS circuits, inverters, and other power conversion applications.





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