I would like to use the MIC5021 https://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/DeviceDoc/20005677A.pdf for a project, but having never worked with gate drivers before I have some learning to do.
Is the gate on voltage referenced to the circuit 0V (ground) or to VDD? I want to use a 50A capable FET, but most seem to need 10V above the source to turn on. VDD will be around 13 Volts from a car battery so the gate voltage would need to be 23 Volts to ground.
Is the gate on voltage referenced to the circuit 0V (ground) or to VDD? I want to use a 50A capable FET, but most seem to need 10V above the source to turn on. VDD will be around 13 Volts from a car battery so the gate voltage would need to be 23 Volts to ground.