Brian Hedayati, Vice President of Marketing for Micrel's High-Performance Linear and Power Solutions division, stated, "The power tool market, which requires continuous power supply, is evolving technologically with the addition of control algorithms to improve productivity, safety and product life. Micrel's 85V full bridge MOSFET driver provides advanced circuitry such as adaptive dead-time for maximum power efficiency and shoot-through protection to enhance reliability." He added, "The MIC4606 is one of the industry's most robust and power-efficient full bridge MOSFET drivers, designed for application across diverse platforms including stepper motors, DC brushed/brushless motors, and DC/AC inverters."

The MIC4606 is fully equipped with all technical solutions and sufficient functionality designed to maximize power efficiency. The adaptive dead-time circuit actively monitors the full bridge to minimize transition time from the high-side to low-side MOSFET. The shoot-through prevention circuit prevents erroneous inputs or noise that occur when both MOSFETs are turned on simultaneously. Additionally, this device offers a wide operating voltage range from 5.5V to 16V, maximizing system efficiency. The low 5.5V operating voltage can extend runtime in battery-powered applications. With these features, the MIC4606 perfectly addresses the most demanding battery-driven motor applications in the industry, including power tools and DC/AC power inverters. The 85V operating voltage also provides substantial margin to protect against voltage spikes typically generated in motor drive or power supply circuits. The MIC4606 is offered in a compact 16-pin 4mm × 4mm QFN package, with a junction temperature range of -40℃ to +125℃.