Summary of CHiL Semiconductor Releases New Family of MOSFET Drivers
CHiL Semiconductor introduced a new MOSFET driver family optimized for high-efficiency voltage regulator solutions in servers and storage systems. These drivers operate from 5V standby, ensuring compatibility with modern low-voltage environments. The CHL8515 model features variable gate drive technology to tune gate voltage for optimal efficiency and includes over-temperature protection on each phase of multiphase VR solutions, enhancing overall system reliability and performance.
Parts used in the CHiL MOSFET Driver Project:
- MOSFET driver family
- CHL8515 driver model
- Variable gate drive technology
- Over-temperature protection (OTP) feature
- Multiphase VR solution phases
Tewksbury, MA (PRWEB) December 30, 2010
CHiL Semiconductor Corporation, a leading developer of high-performance, mixed-signal power management integrated circuits for the server, personal computer and high-volume computing market segments, announced that it has introduced a new family of MOSFET drivers, focusing on high efficiency voltage regulator (VR) solutions. Driver models are available with variable gate drive and over-temperature protection, improving servers reliability and efficiency.
The MOSFET driver family is designed to operate over a 5 to 12 volt range and is engineered to optimize efficiency and offer consistent gate current over the entire drive voltage range. Todays servers no longer have 12 volts available when operating or sleep state, so CHiL drivers have been engineered to operate from 5 volt standby in servers, storage systems, and other electronic equipment.
With the introduction of these new MOSFET drivers, CHiL is continuing its focus on products that optimize system efficiency and reliability, said Larry Spaziani, CHiLs vice president of marketing and business development. Our enthusiasm for developing energy efficient products is reflected in this new family of drivers.
The full-featured CHL8515 operates from 5 volts Vcc and can operate from a drive voltage ranging from 4 to 13 volts. It is fully compatible with CHiLs variable gate drive technology, which is used to optimize efficiency by tuning gate voltage to the optimum point for a given MOSFET. The CHL8515 also enhances system reliability with an over-temperature protection (OTP) feature. The feature provides OTP on each phase of a multiphase VR solution. The over-temperature set point can be set from 60
- What is the primary focus of the new CHiL MOSFET driver family?
The family focuses on high efficiency voltage regulator solutions for servers and storage systems. - Can these drivers operate without 12 volts available?
Yes, they are engineered to operate from 5 volt standby since modern servers often lack 12 volts in sleep states. - How does the CHL8515 optimize efficiency?
It uses variable gate drive technology to tune gate voltage to the optimum point for a given MOSFET. - Does the CHL8515 include safety features for overheating?
Yes, it enhances reliability with an over-temperature protection feature on each phase of a multiphase VR solution. - What voltage range can the CHL8515 drive voltage support?
It operates from a drive voltage ranging from 4 to 13 volts while running from 5 volts Vcc. - Who is the vice president of marketing at CHiL mentioned in the announcement?
Larry Spaziani is the vice president of marketing and business development who commented on the product. - What market segments benefit from these new drivers?
The server, personal computer, and high-volume computing market segments benefit from these drivers. - Is the over-temperature set point adjustable?
Yes, the over-temperature set point can be set from 60 degrees Celsius or higher as implied by the text context.
