Power Integrations (Nasdaq:POWI),
the leader in IGBT-driver technology, today launched its 2SC0115T2A0-12
dual-channel gate-driver core for 90 kW to 500 kW inverters and
converters. Leveraging SCALE™-2+ integrated circuit and isolated
transformer technology for DC/DC power and switching signal
transmission, the new driver core improves system reliability and
performance by eliminating the need for an opto-coupler. The driver
core’s reinforced electrical isolation targets systems with a working
voltage of 900 V, which is typical for 1200 V IGBT modules and complies
with the PD2 and OV II requirements of IEC 60664-1 and IEC 61800-5-1.
The 2SC0115TA0-12 gate-driver core supports modules up to 2400 A and
switching frequencies of up to 50 kHz.
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With a footprint of 53.2 x 31 mm and a profile of just 13 mm, the
2SC0115TA0-12 gate-driver core is the most compact industrial unit of
its type available. The highly integrated SCALE-2+ chipset uses about
85% fewer components than competing products and includes short-circuit
protection by Vce-sat monitoring and independent supply-voltage
monitoring from both the primary and secondary side. The new gate-driver
core includes Soft Shut Down (SSD) protection for applications with low
stray-inductance. For more demanding environments the 2SC0115TA0-12
supports full Advanced Active Clamping (AAC) to control the IGBT voltage
overshoot during turn-off.
Each of the two output channels is electrically isolated from the
primary side and the other secondary channel. An output current of ±15 A
and 1.2 W drive power is available per channel with a gate voltage swing
of +15 V to -6 V. The turn-on voltage is regulated to maintain a stable
15 V regardless of the output power level.
Comments Michael Hornkamp, senior director of marketing for high-power
products at Power Integrations: “The 2SC0115TA0-12 gate-driver core is
an ideal platform for 600 V and 1200 V IGBT modules in medium power
applications such as general purpose drives, UPS, photovoltaic inverters
and medical applications, especially those with challenging,
fast-switching requirements.”
For more details please visit http://www.power.com/products/2SC0115T
About Power Integrations
Power
Integrations, Inc. is a leading innovator in semiconductor
technologies for high-voltage power conversion. The company’s products
are key building blocks in the clean-power ecosystem, enabling the
generation of renewable energy as well as the efficient transmission and
consumption of power in applications ranging from milliwatts to
megawatts. For more information please visit www.power.com.
Power Integrations, SCALE and the Power Integrations logo are
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