The 1336-BDB-SP17B printed circuit board (PCB) is a Gate Drive PCB manufactured by Allen-Bradley. This printed circuit board runs with a 460 Volts AC power supply. It has an output power rating of 7.5 Horsepower. The Allen-Bradley manufactured PCB is portable and it can be transported across different factory floors as needed. This Gate Drive PCB is mostly used with Allen-Bradley manufactured variable frequency AC drives. These AC drives play a significant role in adjusting and regulating the speed and torque of the 3-phase induction motors. The appropriate temperature range for operating the drive lies between 0 and 50 degrees Celsius. The 1336-BDB-SP17B printed circuit board is mounted onto the main board of the drive by using mounting screws present on the backside of the gate drive PCB.

The Allen-Bradley 1336-BDB-SP17B gate drive printed circuit board's main function is to amplify the low voltage input into high voltage so that the supply voltage reaches all of the drive components. It also actively monitors the inrush current and minimizes the current when needed to protect different components of the board from electrical damages. The PCB uses a high-quality board with high-quality components. It is connected to the mainboard using the jumper connector that is available on the top side of the board. The 1336-BDB-SP17B gate drive printed circuit board is not waterproof and it should be protected against water splashes and sprays. The gate drive PCB is a spare part board and it can be easily replaced and installed with minimal supervision.