SN6501
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SLLSEA0C –FEBRUARY 2012–REVISED MARCH 2012
Transformer Driver for Isolated Power Supplies
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FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
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Push-Pull Driver for Small Transformers
Single 3.3 V or 5 V Supply
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Isolated Interface Power Supply for CAN, RS-
485, RS-422, RS-232, SPI, I2C, Low-Power LAN
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Industrial Automation
Process Control
High Primary-side Current Drive:
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5 V Supply: 350 mA (max)
3.3 V Supply: 150 mA (max)
Medical Equipment
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Low Ripple on Rectified Output Permits Small
Output Capacitors
Small 5-pin SOT23 Package
DESCRIPTION
The SN6501 is a monolithic oscillator/power-driver, specifically designed for small form factor, isolated power
supplies in isolated interface applications. It 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 SOT23-5 package, and is specified for operation at temperatures from –40°C
to 125°C.
VIN = 3.3V
10µF
SN6501
TPS76350
MBR0520L
VOUT
1:2.2
VOUT-REG = 5V
4
5
3
2
1
1
2
3
5
4
GND
D2
IN
OUT
GND
EN
Vcc
D1
10µF 0.1µF
10µF
NC
GND
MBR0520L
Figure 1. Typical Operating Circuit
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