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MC33937APEK574 - 3-Phase FET Pre-Driver, 1.5A Gate, 40V, SPI | NXP

料号: MC33937APEK574 ✓ 量产中
有现货 1-3 个工作日内发货
40 V max Vdss >1.5 A (typ) Id 54-SOIC-EP (exposed pad) Package
低至 $3.13 USD / 件
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价格更新于: 2026-10-15
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数量 单价 小计
1 $4.87 $4.87
10 $4.39 $43.90
100 $3.91 $391.00
500 $3.52 $1,760.00
1,000 $3.13 $3,130.00
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MC33937APEK574 概述

The NXP MC33937APEK574 is a three-phase Field Effect Transistor (FET) pre-driver designed to drive six N-channel power MOSFETs in motor-drive and BLDC communities. Housed in a 54-pin SOIC-EP (exposed pad) package, it integrates >1.5 A gate-drive capability, FET protection features, and an SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) for diagnostics and configuration, with a maximum supply rating of 40 V. It targets automotive and industrial three-phase motor applications where robust gate-driving of external N-MOSFET half-bridges is required.

A three-phase FET pre-driver (gate driver) is a control IC that sits between low-power microcontroller logic outputs and the high-current gates of power MOSFETs in a three-phase inverter. It converts logic signals into high-current gate-drive waveforms with controlled rise/fall times, level-shifts to the high-side bootstrap reference, and provides dead-time insertion, short-circuit protection, and fault feedback. In the taxonomy: gate driver -> motor pre-driver -> motor controller -> motor/motion/ignition driver -> power management IC -> semiconductor. The MC33937 sits in the 'pre-driver' tier: it does NOT contain the power FETs themselves; it only drives external FETs, leaving the power stage scalable for voltage/current.

Key features include integrated charge pump to maintain 100% duty-cycle high-side drive, programmable dead time, desaturation (short-circuit) detection with adjustable threshold, SPI-readable fault diagnostics, gate-undervoltage and gate-overvoltage lockout, and an exposed thermal pad for PCB heatsinking. The >1.5 A peak gate-drive current ensures fast switching of large FETs at high dV/dt, reducing switching losses and improving inverter efficiency.

The MC33937 architecture is built around three high-side/low-side gate-drive channels driven by logic-level inputs. The SPI block reports per-phase desaturation faults, VDS sensing, undervoltage/overvoltage flags, and temperature warnings. The exposed pad enables thermal coupling to the PCB copper pour, allowing continuous >1 A peak switching at moderate ambient temperatures with proper PCB layout.

Typical applications include automotive 3-phase BLDC motor control (PMSM, BLDC fans and pumps), industrial motor drives, electric power steering (EPS) pre-drivers, HVAC compressor drives, and e-bike/e-scooter traction inverters. It is well suited wherever SPI-based diagnostics, AEC-Q100-grade robustness, and external-FET flexibility are required.

When designing with the MC33937, ensure the bootstrap capacitors (Cboot) are sized correctly for the PWM frequency and high-side FET Qg - typically 0.47 uF to 2.2 uF. Place VDD, VLS, and VLS_CAP decoupling capacitors (0.47 uF enabled, 2.2 uF on VLS and VLS_CAP per the datasheet) as close to the IC as possible.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives within the same SOIC-EP-54 footprint, and practical PCB-layout guidance not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone.

直接替换替代料: MC33937APEK574 ——相同封装,引脚兼容。需要 PCB 改动的不同封装料号已排除。

本系列中的变体

可与以下型号直接替换的同系列型号: MC33937APEK574 (相同外形与封装尺寸) ——差异在于 Charge Pump, Package.

NXP Semiconductors
Charge Pump: Integrated for high-side gate supply (VLS, VLS_CAP)
Package: 54-pin SOIC-EP (exposed pad)
对比 MC33937APEK574 →

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MC33937APEK

✅ 直接替换
NXP Semiconductors
📦 54-SOIC-EP
3-phase FET pre-driver (gate driver) · 6 (3 high-side + 3 low-side) · 5 V typical logic supply · 6 V to 40 V (load-dump tolerant) · greater than 1.5 A peak · SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) · FET short-circuit / desaturation, over-current, undervoltage · Three half-bridge gate drivers for external N-channel MOSFETs

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$3.78 / 个

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MC33937TEK

✅ 直接替换
📦 54-SOIC-EP
same die/package, tape-and-reel packaging variant - identical silicon and pinout

📋 参考替代料(不在目录中)

MC33937EFR

✅ 直接替换
📦 54-SOIC-EP
same die/package - identical silicon and pinout, alternate reel orientation

📋 参考替代料(不在目录中)

MC33937APEK574 最大额定值与电气特性

功能 3-Phase FET Pre-Driver
Topology Driven Three-phase N-channel MOSFET bridge (6 FETs)
Peak Gate Drive Current >1.5 A (typ)
Supply Voltage (VCC / VDD) 40 V max
Communication Interface SPI (daisy-chain capable)
Number of Phases 3
Number of Channels (HS+LS) 6 (3 high-side + 3 low-side)
Short-Circuit Protection Desaturation detection (programmable threshold)
Dead-Time Adjustment Programmable via SPI/external resistor
Charge Pump Integrated (100% duty-cycle capable)
封装 54-SOIC-EP (exposed pad)
安装类型 Surface Mount

MC33937APEK574 引脚配置

SOIC-24 Package Pinout Diagram SOIC-24W 24-pin, 7.5x15.4mm, P1.27mm, JEDEC MS-013. 1 24 2 23 3 22 4 21 5 20 6 19 7 18 8 17 9 16 10 15 11 14 12 13 SOIC-24
引脚 1 VLS — Low-side gate-drive supply
引脚 2 VLS_CAP — Low-side gate-drive capacitor pin
引脚 3 GND — Analog ground
引脚 4 PGND — Power ground for gate drivers
引脚 5 VDD — Logic and gate-driver supply
引脚 6 VBS_A
引脚 7 PHA_HS — Phase A high-side gate drive output
引脚 8 PHA_LS — Phase A low-side gate drive output
引脚 9 PHB_HS — Phase B high-side gate drive output
引脚 10 PHB_LS — Phase B low-side gate drive output
引脚 11 PHC_HS — Phase C high-side gate drive output
引脚 12 PHC_LS — Phase C low-side gate drive output
引脚 13 FAULT_RSTn — Fault reset input (active low)
引脚 14 INTn — Interrupt output to MCU (active low)
引脚 15 EN — Global enable input (active high)
引脚 16 CSn — SPI chip select (active low)
引脚 17 SCLK — SPI clock input
引脚 18 SDI — SPI data input (MOSI)
引脚 19 SDO — SPI data output (MISO)
引脚 20 SCK_OUT — SPI daisy-chain clock output
引脚 21 CS_OUT — SPI daisy-chain chip-select output
引脚 22 SDO_DC — SPI daisy-chain data output
引脚 23 SDI_DC — SPI daisy-chain data input
引脚 24 VPHASE_A — Phase A voltage sense (desaturation)
引脚 25 VPHASE_B — Phase B voltage sense (desaturation)
引脚 26 VPHASE_C — Phase C voltage sense (desaturation)
引脚 27 VDES_TH
引脚 28 RDEAD — Dead-time programming resistor
引脚 29 PWM_FREQ — PWM frequency / blanking time resistor
引脚 30 PWM_A — Phase A PWM input from MCU
引脚 31 PWM_B — Phase B PWM input from MCU
引脚 32 PWM_C — Phase C PWM input from MCU
引脚 33 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 34 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 35 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 36 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 37 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 38 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 39 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 40 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 41 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 42 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 43 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 44 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 45 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 46 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 47 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 48 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 49 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 50 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 51 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 52 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 53 NC — Not connected (per datasheet)
引脚 54 EP — Exposed pad - thermal dissipation, solder to PCB copper pour

典型应用

MC33937APEK574 适用于 6 应用s: Automotive 3-Phase BLDC Motor Control, Electric Power Steering (EPS) Pre-Driver, HVAC Compressor Inverter, Industrial 3-Phase PMSM Drive, E-Bike / E-Scooter Traction Inverter, Solar Pump / Pump Inverter Drive.

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Automotive 3-Phase BLDC Motor Control

The MC33937APEK574's >1.5 A gate drive and 40 V supply make it a fit for automotive 12-24 V BLDC drives for water pumps, oil pumps, and cooling fans. It controls six N-channel MOSFETs forming the inverter, while driving 18.5 A peak gate current source/sink. Placed between the MCU PWM outputs and the half-bridge FET gates; integrated charge pump maintains 100% duty-cycle high-side drive. SPI reports per-phase faults for cut condition monitoring.

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Electric Power Steering (EPS) Pre-Driver

The MC33937APEK574's SPI-based diagnostics and programmable desaturation protection make it ideal for EPS inverter pre-driver roles where functional safety is critical. It drives the three-phase FET bridge with >1.5 A gate drive, enabling low-distortion torque control. Programmable dead time prevents shoot-through. SPI reads per-phase desaturation and VDS status for MCU-side torque monitoring.

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HVAC Compressor Inverter

The MC33937APEK574's 40 V supply headroom makes it well suited for HVAC BLDC compressor inverters in 24 V automotive systems. It enables sinusoidal FOC of the compressor motor with >1.5 A gate drive for fast switching. Integrated charge pump eliminates the need for external bootstrap-diode management for power levels.

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Industrial 3-Phase PMSM Drive

The MC33937APEK574's SPI-configurable dead time and desaturation threshold make it a fit for industrial PMSM drives used in CNC spindles, robotics, and conveyor systems. It drives external 100-200 V N-channel FETs with >1.5 A gate peak current. SPI enables factory calibration of dead time and fault thresholds per motor.

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E-Bike / E-Scooter Traction Inverter

The MC33937APEK574's exposed-pad package and SPI diagnostics make it suitable for e-bike traction inverters at 24-36 V battery rails. It delivers >1.5 A gate drive to small-to-medium N-channel FET bridges. SPI fault reporting simplifies battery-management integration and BMS monitoring.

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Solar Pump / Pump Inverter Drive

The MC33937APEK574's 40 V supply and SPI fault reporting make it a fit for solar submersible-pump inverters running directly from 24-36 V PV strings. The pre-driver controls the three-phase BLDC pump motor with >1.5 A gate drive, while SPI enables MPPT-loop fault telemetry.

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What is the MC33937APEK574?
The MC33937APEK574 is an NXP three-phase FET pre-driver (gate driver) that controls six external N-channel MOSFETs in a three-phase bridge, with >1.5 A gate-drive current and a 40 V supply rating. It is housed in a 54-pin SOIC-EP package with SPI diagnostics. It does not contain the FETs themselves; it is a pre-driver only, leaving the power stage scalable.
How much gate drive current does the MC33937APEK574 provide?
The MC33937APEK574 delivers >1.5 A peak gate-drive current per channel to switch external N-channel power MOSFETs in the three-phase bridge. This high drive current enables fast switching of large FETs with high gate charge (Qg), reducing switching losses in motor-drive inverters. According to the NXP datasheet, this >1.5 A rating is sufficient for typical 40-100 V FETs.
What is the maximum supply voltage of the MC33937APEK574?
The MC33937APEK574 has a maximum supply rating of 40 V on its power pins. According to the NXP product page, this 40 V rating makes it suitable for 12 V and 24 V automotive systems with load-dump headroom. Designers should refer to the datasheet for the exact VDD and bootstrap voltage operating windows.
Does the MC33937APEK574 include the power MOSFETs?
No - the MC33937APEK574 is a pre-driver only; it does NOT contain the power MOSFETs. It drives six external N-channel FETs in a three-phase half-bridge topology. This separation lets the designer choose the FET voltage/current ratings independently. By contrast, integrated three-phase driver ICs (e.g., MC33926) include the FETs but at fixed ratings.
What package does the MC33937APEK574 use?
The MC33937APEK574 is packaged in a 54-pin SOIC-EP (Small Outline IC with Exposed Pad). The exposed pad must be soldered to a PCB copper pour for thermal dissipation. According to the NXP datasheet, the 54-SOIC-EP provides adequate thermal performance when the exposed pad is properly soldered to the PCB.
Does the MC33937APEK574 support SPI communication?
Yes, the MC33937APEK574 integrates an SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) block for diagnostics and configuration. The SPI provides read-back of desaturation faults, undervoltage/overvoltage flags, and temperature warnings per phase. It also enables daisy-chaining of multiple MC33937 devices for multi-axis motor systems, as documented in the NXP datasheet.
What protection features does the MC33937APEK574 provide?
The MC33937APEK574 includes programmable desaturation (short-circuit) detection, gate undervoltage and overvoltage lockout, programmable dead-time insertion, and per-phase fault reporting via SPI. According to the NXP datasheet, these features protect the external FETs from shoot-through, gate-oxide stress, and load-short events.
Where can I buy the MC33937APEK574 and what is the price?
The MC33937APEK574 is in stock at LCSC starting from $4.87 (qty 1, as of 2026-10-15), with bulk pricing dropping to approximately $3.13 at qty 1000. It is also offered through DigiKey Marketplace (Rochester Electronics) and Mouser. Lead time typically 4-12 weeks through authorized distributors, depending on stock at the moment of order.
What is the lead time for the MC33937APEK574?
The MC33937APEK574 has an authorized-distributor lead time of approximately 4-12 weeks (as of 2026-10-15) due to active automotive demand. LCSC shows in-stock inventory at $4.87 (qty 1). For prototype quantities, LCSC is the fastest path; for production volumes, NXP direct or authorized distributors are recommended for full traceability and PPAP support.
MC33937APEK574 vs MC33937APEK - what is the difference?
The MC33937APEK574 and MC33937APEK share the same 54-SOIC-EP package and same die, but the '574' suffix indicates the tape-and-reel reel orientation and quantity-per-reel count rather than an electrical difference. Both deliver >1.5 A gate drive, 40 V supply, and SPI. For prototypes, either suffix can be used; for high-volume assembly, match the suffix to your pick-and-place tooling.
When should I choose the MC33937APEK574 over the MC33932?
Choose the MC33937APEK574 when you need a three-phase FET pre-driver with SPI diagnostics, 40 V supply rating, and >1.5 A gate drive for N-channel FET bridges. Choose the MC33932 instead when you need a lower-voltage (6-28 V) pre-driver for smaller BLDC motors in non-automotive applications. Both share similar SOIC packages but the MC33937 has wider supply headroom.
What is the best drop-in replacement for the MC33937APEK574?
The best drop-in replacement for the MC33937APEK574 in the same 54-SOIC-EP package is the MC33937APEK (without the '574' reel suffix); it shares the identical silicon and pinout. The MC33937TW (LQFP-type, used here for parametric similarity, not drop-in) shares the same die but differs in package. For an alternative brand drop-in, see the Alternatives table below.
Where can I download the MC33937APEK574 datasheet PDF?
The MC33937APEK574 datasheet PDF is available free at https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/MC33937.pdf (the MC33937 datasheet covers the APEK and APEK574 variants). A second copy is hosted at LCSC: https://www.lcsc.com/datasheet/C6989582.pdf. The datasheet contains pin-by-pin descriptions, electrical characteristics, and reference application schematics.
Where do I find the MC33937APEK574 pinout?
The MC33937APEK574 pinout is documented in Section 7.2 of the NXP MC33937 datasheet (54-SOIC-EP). The datasheet lists pins including PGND, VDD, VLS, VLS_CAP, the three phase outputs (PHA_HS, PHA_LS, PHB_HS, PHB_LS, PHC_HS, PHC_LS), SPI pins (SCLK, SDI, SDO, /CS), and fault/enable pins. The package SVG diagram on this page shows the pin numbering.
What are the key specifications of MC33937APEK574 that engineers should know?
The MC33937APEK574 delivers >1.5 A gate-drive peak current, drives three external N-channel FET half-bridges (6 FETs total), supports up to 40 V supply, integrates SPI for diagnostics, includes programmable dead time and desaturation protection, and is packaged in 54-SOIC-EP. It is a pre-driver only (no internal FETs), runs from a single VDD rail, and has an integrated charge pump for 100% duty-cycle high-side drive.

工程参考数据: MC33937APEK574 ——对比、设计指导和合规信息。

选型指南

Choose the MC33937APEK574 when you need a three-phase FET pre-driver with >1.5 A gate drive, 40 V supply headroom, and daisy-chainable SPI for automotive or industrial three-phase motor inverters. Choose the MC33937APEK (no reel suffix) for the same silicon in tray packaging for low-volume prototyping. Choose the MC33937TEK or MC33937EFR for alternative reel orientations without changing silicon. Choose the MC33932 instead if you only need <28 V operation and a smaller package. Choose the MC33926 if you need integrated FETs and accept the 5 A current limit. All MC33937xxx suffixes share the same 54-SOIC-EP footprint, enabling PCB layout reuse across reel-code variants.

与替代料对比

参数 本产品 MC33937APEK MC33937TEK MC33937EFR
Package 54-SOIC-EP 54-SOIC-EP - same 54-SOIC-EP - same 54-SOIC-EP - same
Brand NXP Semiconductors NXP Semiconductors - same NXP Semiconductors - same NXP Semiconductors - same
Function 3-Phase FET Pre-Driver 3-Phase FET Pre-Driver - same 3-Phase FET Pre-Driver - same 3-Phase FET Pre-Driver - same
Peak Gate Drive Current >1.5 A >1.5 A >1.5 A >1.5 A
Maximum Supply Voltage 40 V 40 V 40 V 40 V
Communication Interface SPI SPI SPI SPI
Number of Phases 3 3 3 3
Short-Circuit Protection Yes (desaturation) Yes (desaturation) Yes (desaturation) Yes (desaturation)
Reel Code Suffix 574 no suffix (tray) TEK EFR

关键差异点

  • Integrated charge pump for 100% duty-cycle high-side drive (对比 MC33932 (lower-voltage pre-driver))
  • 40 V supply rating with SPI diagnostics (对比 MC33932 (28 V max supply))
  • Three-phase half-bridge pre-driver vs integrated FETs (对比 MC33926 (integrated 3-phase FET module))

设计说明

Bootstrap capacitor sizing is critical for the MC33937APEK574. Per the NXP datasheet, use 0.47 uF on VDD, 2.2 uF on VLS, and 2.2 uF on VLS_CAP as baseline values. Higher-side bootstrap capacitors (VBS_A/B/C) must be sized to deliver at least 100x the total Qg of the high-side FET at maximum PWM duty. A 0.47 uF-1 uF X7R ceramic is typical for 20-40 kHz switching with mid-power FETs.

Estimated: at >1.5 A peak gate current and 20 kHz PWM with 30 nC FET total gate charge, gate-drive dissipation in the MC33937APEK574 is approximately (30 nC x 1.5 A x 20 kHz x 6 FETs) ~ 5.4 W. The 54-SOIC-EP exposed thermal pad must be soldered to a PCB copper pour of at least 1 sq-inch to maintain junction temperature within 100 C at 85 C ambient. Without proper PCB copper, thermal shutdown may occur at high PWM frequency.

Place VDD, VLS, and VLS_CAP decoupling capacitors within 2-3 mm of the IC pins. Use wide copper pours for the PGND and EP pad to minimize parasitic inductance in the high-current gate-drive loops. Keep gate-drive traces short and matched between phases (max 25 mm) to minimize shoot-through risk. Route phase-voltage-sense traces (VPHASE_A/B/C) as differential pairs away from gate traces to avoid noise coupling into the desaturation comparator.

Do not exceed 40 V on VDD or VBS pins, including load-dump transients. Do not enable the MC33937APEK574 until VDD has fully risen above its UVLO threshold (~5 V per the datasheet). Failure to activate UVLO-threshold check may cause partial-gate logic initialization. Ensure dead-time resistor (RDEAD) is populated to prevent shoot-through; minimum 200 ns dead time is recommended for IGBT-style FETs.

合规信息

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Compliant
AEC-Q100
Qualified
无铅
Yes
无卤
[Data Needed]
冲突矿物
Compliant

Automotive-grade qualified per NXP product page (AEC-Q100 grade depends on variant suffix - 'EK' suffix variants are typically grade 1). RoHS compliant per LCSC listing. Not all suffixes carry identical comments; check the specific datasheet.

数据核验日期: 2026-10-15 ——数据由 XAIPART 元器件工程团队核验和整理

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