Description
The Allen-Bradley 1336-BDB-SP44C Gate Driver PC Board is a drive control circuit board designed for the Allen-Bradley Bulletin 1336 AC drive family. It provides gate drive signals for power switching devices, controlling the switching operation of IGBT/SCR power components in high-power motor drive applications.
The 1336-BDB-SP44C is used in 460 VAC, 350 HP class Bulletin 1336 drive systems and functions as a key interface between the drive control electronics and the power stage. It is commonly supplied as a replacement spare part for maintenance of legacy industrial variable frequency drives.
1336-BDB-SP44C
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Brand | Allen-Bradley |
| Model | 1336-BDB-SP44C |
| Series | Bulletin 1336 AC Drive |
| Product Name | Gate Driver PC Board |
| Product Type | Drive Power Control Board |
| Function | Provides gate drive control signals for power switching devices |
| Compatible Drive Series | Allen-Bradley 1336 Series Drives |
| Rated Voltage | 460 VAC |
| Rated Power Class | 350 HP |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Control Signal | PWM / logic gate drive signals |
| Application | AC motor drive and power conversion systems |
| Mounting Type | Internal drive PCB mounting |
| Interface | Drive internal control connectors |
| Operating Temperature | Industrial operating range |
| Place of Manufacture / Origin | United States |
| Product Status | Discontinued / Legacy Industrial Spare Part |
| Dimensions | Approx. 120 × 100 × 30 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 0.4 kg |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Power Requirements | Supplied by Allen-Bradley 1336 drive system |
Key Features
✅ Original Allen-Bradley Bulletin 1336 drive spare board
✅ Designed for high-power AC motor control applications
✅ Provides accurate gate pulse control for power semiconductors
✅ Supports reliable switching performance in industrial drives
✅ Suitable for legacy drive repair and replacement projects
✅ Plug-in PCB design for easier maintenance
Applications
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Industrial motor control systems
• Pumps and fan drive applications
• Manufacturing automation equipment
• Heavy-duty machinery control
• Process industry drive systems
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Q: What is the Allen-Bradley 1336-BDB-SP44C used for?
A: It is a Gate Driver PC Board used inside Allen-Bradley 1336 AC drives to control the switching devices in the power section.
❓ Q: Is the 1336-BDB-SP44C a PLC module?
A: No. It is a drive power electronics control board, not a PLC CPU or I/O module.
❓ Q: Which drive systems use the 1336-BDB-SP44C?
A: It is designed for Allen-Bradley Bulletin 1336 series AC drives, particularly 460 VAC, 350 HP configurations.
❓ Q: What is the difference between 1336-BDB-SP44C and 1336-BDB-SP44D?
A: They are related Gate Driver PC Boards within the Bulletin 1336 family. The SP44D is commonly listed as a later replacement version for SP44A/C variants in some 1336 drive documentation.
❓ Q: Is the 1336-BDB-SP44C still manufactured?
A: The model is discontinued by the manufacturer and is mainly available through industrial automation spare-part suppliers and surplus channels.
Recommended Allen-Bradley Related Models
- Allen-Bradley 1336-BDB-SP44D – Replacement Gate Driver PCB for 1336 series 460 VAC drives.
- Allen-Bradley 1336-BDB-SP43D – Gate Driver Board for 1336 series 300 HP applications.
- Allen-Bradley 1336-BDB-SP45D – Gate Driver Board for 1336 series 400 HP applications.
- Allen-Bradley 1336-BDB-SP46D – Gate Driver Board for larger 1336 drive configurations.
- Allen-Bradley 1336-CON-xxx – Control interface components for Bulletin 1336 drives.
- Allen-Bradley 1336-MOD-KBxxx – Drive communication and interface accessories.
- Allen-Bradley 1336F Main Control Board – Main control PCB for 1336 FORCE drives.
- Allen-Bradley 1336 PLUS Drive Series – Variable frequency drive platform using related control boards.
- Allen-Bradley 1336 IMPACT Drive Series – AC drive family with compatible spare assemblies.
- Allen-Bradley 1336 FORCE Drive Series – High-performance drive platform.
- Allen-Bradley 1336-RFB-xxx – Drive feedback interface components.
- Allen-Bradley 1336-PB-SPxx – Power board assemblies.
- Allen-Bradley 1336-COM Communication Modules – Drive communication interfaces.
- Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 700 Series Drives – Successor drive platform.
- Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750 Series Drives – Advanced AC drive replacement family.
