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Can I use a transistor to amplify a signal of 3.3V to 5V without...

Bill Bigos  Follow

You can also use something like this - it gives you the ability to arbitrarily set logic levels on each side of the translator - slight modification on the above circuit I mentioned.  While op amps can work - its total overkill.  These kinds of transistor solutions are simple and very cost effective.
https://solarbotics.com/product/50550/?gclid=Cj0KEQjw5Z63BRCLqqLtpc6dk7gBEiQA0OuhsJDSq3uK0X6VUDuDQoBYMPC77tqAdgIJRDJhvtiWOlUaAv3R8P8HAQ

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Andrew Yap  Follow

Referring to the data sheet the HCPL3101 looks to need a minimum of a 15V supply.
Try a UC3705T MOSFET Power Driver which works from 5 → 40V. If you need isolation place a fast logic opto beforehand.
http://datasheet.octopart.com/HCPL-3101-000E-Avago-datasheet-8218370.pdf
http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/uc1705.pdf

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Ayesha Qurat ul Ain  Follow

I would suggest level shifters , amplification causes unnecessary distortion unless you know what is coupled to it.
Opamp is good , it is better you check the signal that drives it.

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Andreas Buehler  Follow

There are logic level converter chips which exactly functions as logic level conversion. Accurate solution without any headache...

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Alison Doran  Follow
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David York  Follow

To convert from 3.3 V to 5 V a simple HCT gate (output CMOS, input TTL compatible) would do.
BUT: assuming you measured the signal distortion on the IGBT gate: this is a significant capacitive load (with quite a number of parasitics) so you will always see distortion here. To drive an IGBT satisfactorily, you need a rather capable power stage (current drive levels in the single-digit amperes). AND - as it is - I hope your IGBT is accepting voltages beyond 5 V - as 5 V seems a bit low for an IGBT.
Looking into the data sheet of the HCPL: 0.6 A peak current is still not much when driving an IGBT. You may want to search something in the 2 A peak current range. Or design an "afterburner" (e.g. an emitter follower with BJTs) that boosts the output of HCPL.
Regards

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David Walters, Ph.D.  Follow
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Ali Abdulla  Follow




Simple FET based NOT gate will work just change Vcc on the top of the drain to 5V
Make sure V_gs_on for your FET is <3.3
If you use the HCPL-3101 the diode just goes in series with the drain resistor (which should be sized for the load current of the diode inside the HCPLL-3101 which looks to be 14-20mA and then tie VCC to your 15-30V supply - same requirement on the gate to source turn on voltage though.

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Christopher Chun  Follow
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Astrophysics and Astronomy  Follow

FPGA system used to generate the gate pulse to switch ON/OFF  IGBT in system. Voltage of these pulse may be less than 3.3V .you use Driver IC (e.g. IR2109) corresponding to selected IGBT. driver IC will provide pulse  having voltage up to 12V .
Pulses from FPGA board are applied to Opto-oupler.  Output  of Opto-coupler is apply to Driver IC and output of Driver IC is connected to Gate terminal of IGBT 

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