Skyworks Solutions Inc. Si82Ax Isolated Gate Drivers
Skyworks Solutions Inc. Si82Ax Isolated Gate Drivers are single-channel isolated gate drivers that offer a feature-rich and easy-to-use solution for various power applications. The Si82Ax series comprises devices with either a single output or split outputs, allowing for independent control of the output rise and fall times. These drivers can operate with a 3V to 20V input supply and a maximum gate driver supply voltage of 30V. The inputs are CMOS, which provides a robust noise margin.
The Si82Ax is ideal for driving power silicon MOSFETs and IGBTs used in various switched power and motor control applications. These drivers utilize Skyworks' proprietary silicon isolation technology, supporting up to 6kVRMS for 1-minute isolation voltage. This technology enables high CMTI (200kV/µs), lower propagation delays and skew, slight variation with temperature and age, and tight part-to-part matching. The Si82Ax family offers longer service life and higher reliability than optocoupled gate drivers.
The output stage is a voltage source with robust current output across operating conditions. It features voltage-mode drive technology using a familiar current-limiting resistor, allowing power designers to optimize for switching speed, emissions control, and overshoot limitation. The driver family also offers features such as Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO), input overlap protection, and defined output states in all operating conditions.
The Skyworks Solutions Inc. Si82Ax is available in an automotive grade. The gate drivers are built using automotive-specific flows at all manufacturing steps to confirm the robustness and low defectivity needed for automotive applications.
Features
- A wide input range of 3V to 20V
- Wide gate supply voltage of 5V to 30V
- CMOS input with selectable a de-glitch filter
- Overlap protection with VI+/VI– inputs
- Safety by default with VI/EN inputs
- Voltage mode drive
- Unipolar or bipolar output voltages
- CMTI > 200kV/µs
- 1500VRMS working voltage
- Optimized UVLOs of 4V, 8V, 12V, and 15V
- 4kV HBM ESD rating
- No unknown output states
- 40ns propagation delay with 5ns part-to-part skew
- 6kVRMS safety-rated isolation
- 10kV bipolar surge
- Wide temperature range of –40°C to 125°C
- Narrow-body 8-pin SOIC and Stretched Small Outline (SSO) 8-pin packages
- AEC-Q100 qualification
- Automotive-grade OPNs available
- Safety Regulator Approvals (Pending)
- UL 1577 recognized (up to 6000 VRMS for one minute)
- CSA certification conformity
- 62368-1 (reinforced insulation)
- 60601-1 (2 MOPP)
- VDE certification conformity (60747-17 (reinforced insulation))
- CQC certification approval (GB4943.1 (reinforced insulation))
Applications
- Si MOSFET and IGBT gate drive
- UPS inverters
- Onboard chargers
- Solar (PV) inverters
- Energy Storage systems
- Motor drives
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