Drive Voltages for GaN and SiC Unipolar and Bipolar Gate Drivers

Drive Voltages for GaN and SiC Unipolar and Bipolar Gate Drivers

November 5, 2020

Gate Drivers

This Tech Chat addresses the different gate drive levels required for optimal performance of Silicon (Si), Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Silicon Carbide (SiC) technologies. In addition, we discuss the difference between unipolar and bipolar gate drivers and how their configurations vary.

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