The TC4420CPA is a single-output MOSFET driver with a peak current of 6A. The TC4420CPA is a non-inverting driver, while the TC4429 is an inverting driver (pin-compatible with the TC429). In comparison to bipolar drivers, these drivers are built-in CMOS for reduced power and more efficient operation. Both devices feature TTL /CMOS inputs that can be driven as high as VDD + 0.3V or as low as –5V without the device being agitated or damaged. External level-shifting circuitry and its accompanying expense and size are no longer required. The rail-to-rail output swing ensures improved drive voltage margin, especially during power-up/power-down sequencing.
The TC4420CPA is essentially latch-up proof, unlike other drivers. It can replace three or more discrete components, conserving PCB space, materials, and increasing system reliability.