Part Number: BQ77905
I have a question regarding the BQ7790508 that we're using in our BMS. The question is regarding the gate drivers. The specs in the datasheet do not seem to be consistent. Maybe you can help to clarify.
(1) Under Absolute Maximum Ratings, the Discharge Gate (DSG) is rated at 1mA maximum input (current sink).
(2) Under Electrical Characteristics, Charge and DIscharge FET Drivers, the discharge FET turn off time, Tdsg(off) is specified for 5us with a 10nf load.
If I assume for purposes of calculation simplicity that the gate driver is a current source, then the driver sink current calculated from the discharge FET turn off time spec is:
I = C dV/dT = (10nf) (9.6V) / 5us = 19mA
C = 10nf = load specified in the datasheet for discharge off time
dV = 9.6V = 12V gate drive, measured 10% to 90% as specified in the datasheet.
Tdsg(off) = 5us = FET turn off time from the data sheet
This is much higher than the 1mA maximum rating.
What is the actual sink/source current for the discharge gate driver (DSG)?