IR2101 High and Low Side Gate Driver IC (8 Pin, MOSFET Driver)

The IR2101 is a high voltage, high speed gate driver IC designed to control high side and low side power MOSFETs or IGBTs. It includes independent high side and low side output channels, allowing efficient switching control in half bridge power circuits. Its floating high side driver supports bootstrap operation, making it suitable for motor drives, inverter circuits, and switching power supplies.

Key Features -

• High side and low side gate driver outputs

• Designed for MOSFET and IGBT switching control

• Floating high side driver for bootstrap operation

• Independent high side and low side logic inputs

• High speed switching performance

• Undervoltage lockout protection

• Compatible with half bridge power circuit designs

Specifications -

• Part Number: IR2101

• IC Type: High and Low Side Gate Driver

• Number of Driver Channels: 2

• Output Configuration: High side and low side

• Gate Drive Supply: Refer to the manufacturer datasheet

• High Side Floating Supply: Bootstrap compatible

• Logic Inputs: Independent high side and low side control inputs

• Package: Depends on the exact IR2101 variant

• Supported Switches: Power MOSFETs and IGBTs

• Voltage and current ratings: Refer to the exact manufacturer datasheet

Applications -

• Half bridge power converters

• DC to AC inverter circuits

• Brushless DC motor drivers

• Switching power supplies

• Motor control systems

• High voltage switching circuits

• Power electronics development