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Si8281/82/83/84 Data Sheet

ISODrivers with Integrated DC-DC Converters

The Si828x family (Si8281/82/83/84) is made up of isolated, high-current gate drivers

with integrated system safety and feedback functions. These devices are ideal for driving

power MOSFETs and IGBTs used in a wide variety of inverter and motor control applica-

tions. The Si828x isolated gate drivers utilize Silicon Labs' proprietary silicon isolation

technology, supporting up to 5.0 kVrms withstand voltage per UL1577. This technology

enables higher-performance, reduced variation with temperature and age, tighter part-to-

part matching, and superior common-mode rejection compared to other isolated gate

driver technologies.

In addition to the gate driver, the Si828x family integrates a dc-dc controller for simple

implementation of an isolated supply for the driver side. The Si828x dc-dc controller can

be ordered in two different configurations depending on what system voltage rails are

available and the amount of power needed. The Si8281 and Si8283 have integrated

power switch but are limited in dc-dc voltage input to the device bias. The Si8282 and

Si8284 utilize and external power switch and are able to accept much higher voltage in-

put power rail. User-adjustable frequency for minimizing emissions, a soft-start function

for safety, and a shut-down option are available options. The device requires only mini-

mal passive components and a miniature transformer.

The input to the device is a complementary digital input that can be utilized in several

configurations. The input side of the isolation also has several control and feedback digi-

tal signals. The controller to the device receives information about the driver side power

state and fault state of the device and recovers the device from fault through an active-

low reset pin.

On the output side, Si828x devices provide separate pull-up and pull-down pins for the

gate. A dedicated DSAT pin detects the desaturation condition and immediately shuts

down the driver in a controlled manner. The Si828x devices also integrate a Miller clamp

to facilitate a strong turn-off of the power switch.

Applications

• IGBT/ MOSFET gate drives

• Industrial, HEV, and renewable energy inverters

• AC, Brushless, and DC motor controls and drives

• Variable-speed motor controllers

• Isolated switch mode and UPS power supplies

Safety Regulatory Approvals (Pending)

• UL 1577 recognized

• Up to 5000 VRMS for 1 minute

• CSA component notice 5A approval

• IEC 60950-1 (reinforced insulation)

• VDE certification conformity

• VDE0884 Part 10 (basic insulation)

• CQC certification approval

• GB4943.1 (reinforced insulation)

KEY FEATURES

• System Safety Features

• DESAT detection

• FAULT feedback

• Undervoltage Lock Out (UVLO)

• Soft shutdown on fault condition

• Silicon Labs’ high-performance isolation

technology

• Industry leading noise immunity

• High speed, low latency and skew

• Best reliability available

• 30 V driver-side supply voltage

• Integrated Miller clamp

• Power ready pin

• Complementary driver control input

• Compact packages: 20 and 24-pin wide-

body SOIC

• Integrated DC-DC converter

• Feedback-controlled converter with

dithering for low EMI

• DC-DC converter efficiency of 83%

• Shutdown, frequency, and soft-start

controls

• Industrial temp range: –40 to 125 °C

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Table of Contents

1. Ordering Guide ..............................4

2. System Overview ..............................5

2.1 Isolation Channel Description ........................5

2.2 Device Behavior .............................5

2.3 Input .................................6

2.4 Driver Side Output ............................6

2.5 Fault (FLTb) Pin .............................6

2.6 Reset (RSTb) Pin.............................6

2.7 Ready (RDY) Pin .............................6

2.8 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO) ........................6

2.9 Desaturation Detection ...........................7

2.10 Soft Shutdown .............................7

2.11 Miller Clamp ..............................8

2.12 DC-DC Converter Application Information ....................9

2.12.1 External Transformer Driver.......................9

2.12.2 Output Voltage Control ........................9

2.12.3 Compensation ...........................9

2.12.4 Thermal Protection..........................10

2.12.5 Cycle Skipping ...........................10

2.12.6 Shutdown (Si8283 and Si8284 Only)....................10

2.12.7 Soft Start (Si8283 and Si8284 Only) ....................10

2.12.8 Programmable Frequency (Si8283 and Si8284 Only) ..............10

2.12.9 Low Supply Voltage Configuration ....................11

2.12.10 High Supply Voltage Configuration ....................12

2.13 Transformer Design ...........................13

3. Applications Information ..........................14

3.1 Recommended Application Circuits.......................14

3.1.1 Inputs ..............................15

3.1.2 Reset, RDY, and Fault .........................16

3.1.3 Desaturation ............................16

3.1.4 Driver Outputs............................16

3.2 Layout Considerations ...........................16

3.3 Power Dissipation Considerations .......................17

4. Electrical Specifications ..........................20

4.1 Timing Diagrams .............................26

4.2 Typical Operating Characteristics .......................27

4.3 Regulatory Information ...........................31

5. Pin Descriptions .............................34

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6. Packaging ...............................38

6.1 Package Outline: 20-Pin Wide Body SOIC ....................38

6.2 Land Pattern: 20-Pin Wide Body SOIC .....................40

6.3 Package Outline: 24-Pin Wide Body SOIC ....................41

6.4 Land Pattern: 24-Pin Wide Body SOIC .....................43

6.5 Top Marking: 20-Pin and 24-Pin Wide Body SOIC..................44

7. Revision History .............................45

7.1 Revision 1.0 ..............................45

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1. Ordering Guide

Ordering

Part Number

(OPN)

UVLO

Voltage

DC/DC Features

Package

Shutdown Soft Start Frequency

Control External Switch Insulation

Rating

Available Now

Si8281BC-IS 9 V No No No No 3.75 kVrms WB SOIC-20

Si8281CC-IS 12 V No No No No 3.75 kVrms WB SOIC-20

Si8282BC-IS 9 V No No No Yes 3.75 kVrms WB SOIC-20

Si8282CC-IS 12 V No No No Yes 3.75 kVrms WB SOIC-20

Si8283BC-IS 9 V Yes Yes Yes No 3.75 kVrms WB SOIC-24

Si8283CC-IS 12 V Yes Yes Yes No 3.75 kVrms WB SOIC-24

Si8284BC-IS 9 V Yes Yes Yes Yes 3.75 kVrms WB SOIC-24

Si8284CC-IS 12 V Yes Yes Yes Yes 3.75 kVrms WB SOIC-24

Sample Now

Si8281BD-IS 9 V No No No No 5.0 kVrms WB SOIC-20

Si8281CD-IS 12 V No No No No 5.0 kVrms WB SOIC-20

Si8282BD-IS 9 V No No No Yes 5.0 kVrms WB SOIC-20

Si8282CD-IS 12 V No No No Yes 5.0 kVrms WB SOIC-20

Si8283BD-IS 9 V Yes Yes Yes No 5.0 kVrms WB SOIC-24

Si8283CD-IS 12 V Yes Yes Yes No 5.0 kVrms WB SOIC-24

Si8284BD-IS 9 V Yes Yes Yes Yes 5.0 kVrms WB SOIC-24

Si8284CD-IS 12 V Yes Yes Yes Yes 5.0 kVrms WB SOIC-24

Note:

1. Add an "R" at the end of the Part Number to denote Tape and Reel option.

2. All packages are RoHS-compliant with peak solder reflow temperatures of 260°C according to the JEDEC industry standard clas-

sifications.

3. “Si” and “SI” are used interchangeably.

4. AEC-Q100 qualified.

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2. System Overview

2.1 Isolation Channel Description

The operation of an Si828x channel is analogous to that of an optocoupler and gate driver, except an RF carrier is modulated instead of

light. This simple architecture provides a robust isolated data path and requires no special considerations or initialization at start-up. A

simplified block diagram for a single Si828x channel is shown in the figure below.

OSCILLATOR

MODULATOR

DEMODULATOR

NOISE FILTER

Semiconductor-

Based Isolation

Barrier

Transmitter Receiver

Input

Logic

Gnd

VDD

Figure 2.1. Simplified Channel Diagram

A channel consists of an RF Transmitter and RF Receiver separated by a semiconductor-based isolation barrier. Referring to the

Transmitter, input A modulates the carrier provided by an RF oscillator using on/off keying. The Receiver contains a demodulator that

decodes the input state according to its RF energy content and applies the result to output B via the output driver. This RF on/off keying

scheme is superior to pulse code schemes as it provides best-in-class noise immunity, low power consumption, and better immunity to

magnetic fields.

2.2 Device Behavior

The following table shows state relationships for the Si828x inputs and outputs.

Table 2.1. Si8281/82/83/84 Truth Table

IN+ IN– VDDA State VDDB–VMID

State

Desaturation

State VH VL RDY FLTb

H H Powered Powered Undetected Hi-Z Pull-down H H

H L Powered Powered Undetected Pull-up Hi-Z H H

L X Powered Powered Undetected Hi-Z Pull-down H H

X X Powered Unpowered — — — L H

X X Powered Powered Detected Hi-Z Pull-down1H L

Note:

1. Driver state after soft shutdown.

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2.3 Input

The IN+ and IN– inputs to the Si828x devices act as a complementary pair. If the IN– is held low, the IN+ will act as a active-high input

for the driver control. Alternatively, if IN+ is held high, then the IN– can be used as an active-low input for driver control. When the IN– is

used as the control signal, taking the IN+ low will hold the output driver low.

IN+

HIGH

LOW

HIGH

LOW

Pull-up

Hi-Z

Pull-down

Figure 2.2. Si828x Complementary Input Diagram

2.4 Driver Side Output

The Si828x has separate pins for gate drive high (VH) and gate drive low (VL). This makes it simple for the user to use different gate

resistors to control IGBT VCE rise and fall time.

2.5 Fault (FLTb) Pin

FLTb is an open-drain type output. Once the UVLO condition is cleared on the driver side of the device, the FLTb pin is released. A

pull-up resistor takes the pin high. When the desaturation condition is detected, the Si828x indicates the fault by bringing the FLTb pin

low. FLTb stays low until the controller brings the RSTb pin low.

FLTb is also taken low if the UVLO condition is met during device operation. FLTb is released in that case as soon as the UVLO condi-

tion is cleared.

2.6 Reset (RSTb) Pin

The RSTb pin is used to clear the desaturation condition and bring the Si828x driver back to an operational state. Even though the input

may be toggling, the driver will not change state until the fault condition has been reset.

2.7 Ready (RDY) Pin

The ready pin indicates to the controller that power is available on both sides of the isolation, i.e., at VDDA and VDDB. RDY goes high

when both the primary side and secondary side UVLO circuits are disengaged. If the UVLO conditions are met on either side of the

isolation barrier, the ready pin will return low. RDY is a push-pull output pin and can be floated if not used.

2.8 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)

The UVLO circuit unconditionally drives VL low when VDDB is below the lockout threshold. The Si828x is maintained in UVLO until

VDDB rises above VDDBUV+. During power down, the Si828x enters UVLO when VDDB falls below the UVLO threshold plus hysteresis

(i.e., VDDB < VDDBUV+ – VDDBHYS).

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2.9 Desaturation Detection

The Si828x provides sufficient voltage and current to drive and keep the IGBT in saturation during on time to minimize power dissipa-

tion and maintain high efficiency operation. However, abnormal load conditions can force the IGBT out of saturation and cause perma-

nent damage to the IGBT.

To protect the IGBT during abnormal load conditions, the Si828x detects an IGBT desaturation condition, shuts down the driver upon

detecting a fault, and provides a fault indication to the controller. These integrated features provide desaturation protection with mini-

mum external BOM cost. The figure below illustrates the Si828x desaturation circuit. When the Si828x driver output is high, the internal

current source is on, and this current flows from the DSAT pin to charge the CBL capacitor. The voltage on the DSAT pin is monitored

by an internal comparator. Since the DSAT pin is connected to the IGBT collector through the DDSAT and a small RDSAT, its voltage is

almost the same as the VCE of the IGBT. If the VCE of the IGBT does not drop below the Si828x desaturation threshold voltage within a

certain time after turning on the IGBT (blanking period) the block will generate a fault signal. The Si828x desaturation hysteresis is fixed

at 220 mV and threshold is nominally 7 V.

VMID

DSAT

DESAT Sense

Driver Control Signal

Fault Signal

Driver Disable

CBL

RDSAT

DDSAT

7 V

Ich

Figure 2.3. Desaturation Circuit

As an additional feature, the block supports a blanking timer function to mask the turn-on transient of the external switching device and

avoid unexpected fault signal generation. This function requires an external blanking capacitor, CBL, of typically 390 pF between DSAT

and VMID pins. The block includes a 1 mA current source (IChg) to charge the CBL. This current source, the value of the external CBL,

and the programmed fault threshold, determine the blanking time (tBlanking).

tBlanking =CBL ×

VDESAT

Ichg

An internal nmos switch is implemented between DSAT and VMID to discharge the external blanking capacitor, CBL, and reset the

blanking timer. The current limiting RDSAT resistor protects the DSAT pin from large current flow toward the IGBT collector during the

IGBT’s body diode freewheeling period (with possible large collector’s negative voltage, relative to IGBT’s emitter).

2.10 Soft Shutdown

To avoid excessive dV/dt on the IGBT’s collector during fault shut down, the Si828x implements a soft shut down feature to discharge

the IGBT’s gate slowly. When soft shut down is activated, the high power driver goes inactive, and a weak pull down via VH and exter-

nal RH discharges the gate until the gate voltage level is reduced to the VSSB + 2 V level. The high power driver is then turned on to

clamp the IGBT gate voltage to VMID.

After the soft shut down, the Si828x driver output voltage is clamped low to keep the IGBT in the off state.

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2.11 Miller Clamp

IGBT power circuits are commonly connected in a half bridge configuration with the collector of the bottom IGBT tied to the emitter of

the top IGBT.

When the upper IGBT turns on (while the bottom IGBT is in the off state), the voltage on the collector of the bottom IGBT flies up sever-

al hundred volts quickly (fast dV/dt). This fast dV/dt induces a current across the IGBT collector-to-gate capacitor (CCG that constitutes

a positive gate voltage spike and can turn on the bottom IGBT. This behavior is called Miller parasitic turn on and can be destructive to

the switch since it causes shoot through current from the rail right across the two IGBTs to ground. The Si828x Miller clamp’s purpose

is to clamp the gate of the IGBT device being driven by the Si828x to prevent IGBT turn on due to the collector CCG coupling.

Driver Control RH

2.0 V

CLMP

Driver Control

Soft Shutdown

RSS

VSSB

VDDB CCG

Figure 2.4. Miller Clamp Device

The Miller clamp device (Clamp) is engaged after the main driver had been on (VL) and pulled IGBT gate voltage close to VSSB, such

that one can consider the IGBT being already off. This timing prevents the Miller clamp from interfering with the driver’s operation. The

engaging of the Miller Clamp is done by comparing the IGBT gate voltage with a 2.0 V reference (relative to VSSB) before turning on

the Miller clamp NMOS.

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2.12 DC-DC Converter Application Information

The Si828x isolated dc-dc converter is based on a modified fly-back topology and uses an external transformer and rectifying diodes for

low cost and high operating efficiency. The PWM controller operates in closed-loop, current mode control and generates isolated output

voltages with up to 2 W average output power at VDDP = 5.0 V. Voltage feedback is referenced between VDDB-VSSB. Although there

is only one voltage feedback path, two output voltages are realized by the tight coupling of the two secondary transformer windings.

Options are available for 24 Vdc input operation and externally configured switching frequency.

The dc-dc controller modulates a pair of internal, primary-side power switches (see Figure 2.5 Si8281/83 Block Diagram: 3 to 5 V Input

to Split Voltage Output on page 11) to generate an isolated voltage at external diode D1 and D2. Divider resistors, R1 and R2, gener-

ate proper 1.05 V for the VSNS pin. Closed-loop feedback is provided by an internal compensated error amplifier, which compares the

voltage at the VSNS pin to an internal voltage reference. The resulting error voltage is fed back across the isolation barrier via an inter-

nal feedback path to the controller, thus completing the control loop.

For input supply voltages higher than 5 V, an external FET Q2 is modulated by a driver pin ESW as shown in Figure 2.6 Si8282/84

Block Diagram: >5.5 V Input to Split Voltage Output on page 12. A shunt resistor based voltage sense pin, RSN, provides current

sensing capability to the controller.

The Vin must be able to support the Si828x VDDB-VSSD static load current (approximately 9 mA), the output drive load requirement,

and the dc-dc power dissipation (loss). The driver power requirement is dependent on the IGBT gate charge and the driver switching

frequency. Below are the equations to calculate the Vin power requirement.

Pvin =

(

9 × 10−3× (VDDB +VSSB)+Qg ×Fsw

)

where:

Qg = IGBT total gate charge

Fsw = driver switching frequency

ƞ = dc-dc efficiency (approximately 78%)

Additional part number features include an externally-triggered shutdown of the converter functionality using the SH pin and a program-

mable soft start configured by a capacitor connected to the SS pin. The resistor value on pin SH/FC and the capacitor value on pin SS

are used during power-up to set the dc-dc switching frequency. Note that pin SH/FC and SS pins are available on the Si8283 and

Si8284 only. The Si828x can be used with a low-voltage power rail or a high-voltage power rail. These features and configurations are

explained in more detail in other sections.

2.12.1 External Transformer Driver

The dc-dc controller has internal switches (VSW) for driving the transformer with up to a 5.5 V voltage supply. For higher voltages on

the primary side, a driver output (ESW) is provided on the Si8282 and Si8284 that can switch an external NMOS power transistor for

driving the transformer. When this configuration is used, a shunt resistor based voltage sense pin (RSN) provides current sensing to the

controller.

2.12.2 Output Voltage Control

The isolated output voltage, VOUT (VDDB–VSSB), is sensed by a resistor divider that provides feedback to the controller through the

VSNS pin. The voltage error is encoded and transmitted back to the primary side controller across the isolation barrier, which in turn

changes the duty cycle of the transformer driver. The equation for VOUT is as follows:

VOUT =VSNS ×

(

1 + R1

)

The VDDB-VSSB voltage split is depended on the ratio of the two secondary windings and can be calculated as follows:

VDDB −VMID =VOUT ×

(

S1 × S2

)

VSSB −VMID =VOUT ×

(

S1 + S2

)

2.12.3 Compensation

The dc-dc converter operates in current mode control. The loop is compensated by connecting an external resistor in series with a ca-

pacitor from the COMP pin to VSSB. The compensation network, RCOMP, and CCOMP are set to 200 kΩ and 1 nF for most Si828x

applications.

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2.12.4 Thermal Protection

A thermal shutdown circuit is implemented to protect the system from over-temperature events. The thermal shutdown is activated at a

junction temperature that prevents permanent damage from occurring.

2.12.5 Cycle Skipping

Cycle skipping is included to reduce switching power losses at light loads. This feature is transparent to the user and is activated auto-

matically at light loads. The product options with integrated power switches (Si8281/83) may never experience cycle skipping during

operation, even at light loads, while the external power switch options (Si8282/84) are likely to have cycle skipping start at light loads.

2.12.6 Shutdown (Si8283 and Si8284 Only)

This feature allows the operation of the dc-dc converter to be shut down when SH/FC is asserted high. This pin normally has a resistor

to ground, the value of which is used in conjunction with the value of the capacitor on the SS pin during startup to determine the dc-dc

switching frequency. Therefore, a GPIO pin connected to SH/FC pin to control the shutdown function should be in a high-impedance

state during startup to avoid interfering with the internal frequency calculation circuit. During normal operation, this pin should be held

low and only taken high to assert dc-dc shutdown.

2.12.7 Soft Start (Si8283 and Si8284 Only)

The dc-dc controller has an internal timer that controls the power conversion start-up to limit inrush current. There is also a Soft Start

option where users can program the soft start up by an external capacitor connected to the SS pin.

The soft start period is the maximum duration of time that the Si8283/84 will try to ramp up the output voltage. If the output voltage fails

to reach the targeted voltage level within this soft start period, the Si8283/84 will terminate the dc-dc startup cycle and wait for 40 sec-

onds before initiating a new (startup) cycle.

The equations for setting the soft start period are as follows:

tSS = 200000 × CSS

CSS =

tSS

200000

2.12.8 Programmable Frequency (Si8283 and Si8284 Only)

The frequency of the PWM modulator is set to a default of 250 kHz for Si828x. Users can program their desired frequency within a

given band of 200 kHz to 800 kHz by controlling the time constant of an external RC connected to the SH_FC and SS pins.

The equations for setting fSW or RSW are as follows:

fSW =1025.5

(

RSW ×CSS

)

RSW =1025.5

(

fSW ×CSS

)

The following are the recommended steps for calculating CSS and RSW:

1. Select the maximum soft start duration (typically 40 ms).

2. Calculate Css using Equation A.

3. Select the dc-dc switching frequency.

4. Calculate RSW using the above equation.

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2.12.9 Low Supply Voltage Configuration

The low supply voltage configuration is used when 3.0 V to 5.5 V supply rails are available. All product options of the Si8281 and

Si8283 are intended for this configuration. The output voltage is rted for +15 V / –9 V.

An advantage of Si828x devices over other converters that use this same topology is that the output voltage is sensed on the secon-

dary side without requiring additional optocouplers and support circuitry to bias those optocouplers. This allows the dc-dc to operate

with superior line and load regulation while reducing external components and increasing lifetime reliability.

In a typical isolated gate driver application, the dc-dc powers the Si8281 and Si8283 VDDB and VSSB as shown in the figure below.

The Si8281 and Si8283 dc-dc circuit in the figure below can deliver up to 2 W of output power for Vin = 5 V and 1 W for Vin = 3.3 V. The

dc-dc requires an input capacitor, C2, blocking capacitor, C1, transformer, T1, rectifying diodes, D1 and D2, and output capacitors, C26,

and C27. Resistors R1 and R2 divide the output voltage to match the internal reerence of the error amplifier. The ratio of the two secon-

dary windings, S1 and S2, splits the output voltage into two portions. The positive VDDB and the negative VSSB with common refer-

ence to VMID (IGBT Emitter).

VDDB =VOUT ×

(

S1 + S2

)

VSSB =−VOUT ×

(

S1 + S2

)

Type 1 loop compensation made by RCOMP and CCOMP are required at the COMP pin. The combination of RCOMP = 200 kΩ and

CCOMP = 1 nF satisfies most Si8281 and Si8283 dc-dc applications. Though it is not necessary for normal operation, we recommend

that an RC snubber (not shown) be placed in parallel with the secondary winding to minimize radiated emissions.

RDY

FLTb

CMOS Isolation

Si8281/Si8283

Freq. Control

and Shutdown

Soft Start

UVLO

Power

FET

DC-DC

Controller

VSW

SH_FC

VDDA

CSS

RFSW

Power

FET

Error Amp

and

Compensation

Encoder

UVLO

VDDB

VSNS

COMP

VSSB

Vin C1

D1C26

HF RX HF TX

RCOMP CCOMP

DSAT

Detection

HF RX

Driver

Miller

Clamp

CLMP

DSAT

VMID

HF TX

Decoder

Encoder Decoder

RSTb

+IN

-IN

Input

Control &

Reset

C27

VDDP

S2 VMID

Figure 2.5. Si8281/83 Block Diagram: 3 to 5 V Input to Split Voltage Output

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2.12.10 High Supply Voltage Configuration

The high supply voltage configuration is used when a higher voltage power supply rail (up to 24 V) is available. All product options of

the Si8282 and Si8284 are intended for this configuration. The dc-dc converter uses the isolated flyback topology. With this topology,

the switch and sense resistor are external, allowing higher switching voltages.

The output voltage is sensed on the secondary side without requiring additional optocouplers and support circuitry to bias those opto-

couplers. This allows the dc-dc to operate with superior line and load regulation.

The figure below shows the block diagram of an Si828x with external components. The Si8284 product option has externally controlled

switching frequency and soft start. The dc-dc requires input capacitor C28, transformer T1, switch Q4, sense resistor Rsense, rectifying

diodes D1 and D2, and output capacitors C26 and C27. To supply VDDA, Q3 transistor is biased by R23, 5.6 V Zener diode D5 and

filtered by C30 and C11. External frequency and soft start behavior is set by CSS and RFSW. Resistors R1 and R2 divide the output

voltage to match the internal reference of the error amplifier. The ratio of the two secondary windings splits the output voltage into two

portions. The positive VDDB and the negative VSSB with common reference to VMID (IGBT Emitter).

VDDB =VOUT ×

(

S1 + S2

)

VSSB =−VOUT ×

(

S1 + S2

)

Type 1 loop compensation made by RCOMP and CCOMP are required at the COMP pin. The combination of RCOMP = 49.9 kΩ and

CCOMP = 1.5 nF satisfies most Si8282 and Si8284 dc-dc applications. Though it is not necessary for normal operation, we recommend

to use RC snubbers (not shown) on both primary and secondary windings to minimize high-frequency emissions.

RDY

FLTb

CMOS Isolation

Si8282/Si8284

Error Amp

and

Compensation

Encoder

UVLO

VDDB

VSNS

COMP

VSSB

Vin

D1C26

HF RX HF TX

C28

RCOMP CCOMP

DSAT

Detection

HF RX

Driver

Miller

Clamp

CLMP

DSAT

VMID

HF TX

Decoder

Encoder Decoder

RSTb

+IN

-IN

Input

Control &

Reset

C27

Freq. Control

and Shutdown

Soft Start

DC-DC Controller

Current

Sensing

UVLO

FET

Driver

ESW

VDDA

RSN

GNDP

Rsense

R23

FC_SH

CSS

RFSW

5.6V

C11

C30

Figure 2.6. Si8282/84 Block Diagram: >5.5 V Input to Split Voltage Output

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2.13 Transformer Design

The internal switch dc-dc (Si8281, Si8283) and external switch dc-dc (Si8282, Si8284) operate in different topologies and, thus, require

different transformer designs. The table below provides a list of transformers and their parametric characteristics that have been valida-

ted to work with Si828x products. It is recommended that users order the transformers from the vendors per the part numbers given

below.

To manufacture transformers from your preferred suppliers that may not be listed below, please specify to supplier the parametric char-

acteristics as specified in the table below for a given input voltage and isolation rating.

Table 2.2. Si828x Recommended Transformers

Transformer Supplier Ordering

Part #

Input

Voltage

(V)

Output

Voltage

(V)

Turns Ratio

P:S

Leakage

Inductance

(nH max)

Primary

Inductance

Primary

Resistance

(Ω max)

Isolation

Rating

(kVrms)

Coilcraft1, 2

(http://www.coilcraft.com)TA7788-AL 7–24 –9.0–15 1 : 1.25 : 0.75 554 25 µH ±5% 0.49 5

UMEC2

(http://www.umec-

usa.com)

UTB02241s 4.5–5.5 –10.0–14 1 : 7 : 5 100 2.5 µH ±5% 0.05 5

UMEC2

(http://www.umec-

usa.com)

UTB02253s 7–24 –9.0–15 1 : 2 : 1.21 200 25 µH ±5% 0.225 5

Note:

1. AEC-Q200 qualified.

2. For reference design details, see AN973: Design Guide for Si8281/83 Isolated DC-DC with Internal Switch.

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3. Applications Information

The following sections detail the input and output circuits necessary for proper operation.

3.1 Recommended Application Circuits

Css

Rsw

C26

10uF

C27

10uF

B160

R13

100

100pF

MCU

0.1uF

200K

1nF

CBL

10uF

0.1uF

DSAT

0.1uF

10uF

RDSAT + RAIL

- RAIL

Place RDSAT, DSAT, CBL

as close to Q1 as possible

Si8281/83

VDDA

CLMP

VSW

GNDP

NCVDDP

DSAT

VSNS

GNDA

VDDBSH/FC

RSTb

COMP

FLTb

RDY/SSH

VMID

VSSB

IN+

IN- VSSB

Vin

0.1uF10uF

RFC, Css, pin SH/FC, SS are

available on Si8283 only

VDDB

VSSB

220nF

Vin

10k 10k

100pF100

100pF

R8 R9

C12 C13

C14 C15

C20

C21 C22

Figure 3.1. Recommended Si8281/83 Application Circuit

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C28

10uF

MMBT2222LT1

VDDA

Vin

The components in this box can be

removed if 5V source is available

to connect to the VDDA directly

R14 = (Vin – 5.6)/0.001

Vin = 7V to 24V

Auxiliary VDDP to 5V VDDA circuit

C11

0.1uF

C13

0.1uF

Rsense

0.1

R23

15K

5.6V

R22

10.0

C30

0.1uF

FDT3612 R1

RDSAT

1nF

0.1uF

Rsw

200K

MCU

B160

Css

100pF

DSAT

R13

100

B160

C27

10uF

C26

10uF

CBL

0.1uF

+ RAIL

- RAIL

Place RDSAT, DDSAT, and CBL

as close to Q1 as possible

25uH

R24

100

C31

100pF

Si8282/84

VDDA

CLMP

RSN

GNDP

NCESW

DSAT

VSNS

GNDA

VDDBSH/FC

RSTb

COMP

FLTb

RDY

VMID

VSSB

IN+

IN- VSSB

RFC, Css, pin SH/FC, SS are

available on Si8284 only

VDDB

VSSB

220nF

Vin

10k 10k

100pF

100

100pF

R8 R9

C20

C21 C22

C12 C13

C14 C15

Figure 3.2. Recommended Si8282/84 Application Circuit

The Si828x has both inverting and non-inverting gate control inputs (IN– and IN+). In normal operation, one of the inputs is not used,

and should be connected to GNDA (IN–) or VDDA (IN+) for proper logic termination. The Si828x has an active low reset input (RSTb),

an active high ready (RDY) push pull output, and an open drain fault (FLTb) output that requires a weak 10 kΩ pull-up resistor. The

Si828x gate driver will shut down when a fault is detected. It then provides FLTb indication to the MCU, and remains in the shutdown

state until the MCU applies a reset signal.

The desaturation sensing circuit consisted of the 380 pF blanking capacitor, 100 Ω current limiting resistor, and DSAT diode. These

components provide current and voltage protection for the Si828x desaturation DSAT pin and it is critical to place these components as

close to the IGBT as possible. Also, on the layout, make sure that the loop area forming between these components and the IGBT be

minimized for optimum desaturation detection. The Si828x has VH and VL gate drive outputs with external RH and RL resistors to limit

output gate current. The value of these resistors can be adjusted to independently control IGBT collector voltage rise and fall time. The

CLMP output should be connected to the gate of the IGBT directly to provide clamping action between the gate and VSSB. This clamp-

ing action dissipates IGBT Miller current from collector to the gate to secure the IGBT in the off-state.

3.1.1 Inputs

Inputs should be driven by CMOS level push-pull output. If input is driven by the MCU GPIO, it is recommended that the MCU be loca-

ted as closed to the Si828x as possible to minimize PCB trace parasitic and noise coupling to the input circuit. In noisy environments, it

is customary to add a small series resistor, and a decoupling cap to the IN traces (R7, C20 in Figure 3.1 Recommended Si8281/83

Application Circuit on page 14 and Figure 3.2 Recommended Si8282/84 Application Circuit on page 15). These RC filters attenuate

glitches from electrical noise and improve input-to-output signal integrity.

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3.1.2 Reset, RDY, and Fault

The Si828x has an active high ready (RDY) push pull output, an open drain fault (FLTb) output, and an active low reset input (RSTb)

that require pull-up resistors (R8 and R9). Fast common-mode transients in high-power circuits can inject noise and glitches into these

pins due to parasitic coupling. Depending on the IGBT power circuit layout, additional capacitance (use 100 pF to 470 pF for C21 and

C22) can be included on these pins to prevent faulty RDY and FLTb indications as well as unintended reset to the device.

The FLTb outputs from multiple Si828x devices can be connected in an OR wiring configuration to provide a single FLTb signal to the

MCU.

3.1.3 Desaturation

The desaturation sensing circuit consists of the blanking capacitor (390 pF recommended), 100 Ω current limiting resistor, and DSAT

diode. These components provide current and voltage protection for the Si828x desaturation DSAT pin, and it is critical to place these

components as close to the IGBT as possible. Also, in the layout, the loop area forming between these components and the IGBT

should be minimized for optimum desaturation detection.

3.1.4 Driver Outputs

The Si828x has VH and VL gate drive outputs (see Figure 3.1 Recommended Si8281/83 Application Circuit on page 14). They work

with external RH and RL resistors to limit output gate current. The value of these resistors can be adjusted to independently control

IGBT collector voltage rise and fall time.

The CLMP output should be connected to the gate of the IGBT directly to provide clamping action between the gate and VSSB pin. This

clamping action dissipates IGBT Miller current from the collector to the gate to secure the IGBT in the off-state. Negative VSSB pro-

vides further help to ensure the gate voltage stays below the IGBT’s Vth during the off state.

3.2 Layout Considerations

It is most important to minimize ringing in the drive path and noise on the supply lines. Care must be taken to minimize parasitic induc-

tance in these paths by locating the Si828x as close as possible to the device it is driving. In addition, the supply and ground trace

paths must be kept short. For this reason, the use of power and ground planes is highly recommended. A split ground plane system

having separate ground and power planes for power devices and small signal components provides the best overall noise performance.

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3.3 Power Dissipation Considerations

Proper system design must assure that the Si828x operates within safe thermal limits across the entire load range. The Si828x total

power dissipation is the sum of the power dissipated by bias supply current, internal parasitic switching losses, and power dissipated by

the series gate resistor and load. Equation 1 shows total Si828x power dissipation.

PD = (VDDA)(IDDA) + 1.05(VDDB)(IDDB) + 1.05 × f×Qint ×VDDB +1.05

(

)(

QIGBT

)

(VDDB)Rp

Rp +RH +Rn

Rn +RL

where:

PD is the total Si828x device power dissipation (W).

IDDA is the input-side maximum bias current (7.5 mA).

IDDB is the driver die maximum bias current (10.8 mA).

Qint is the internal parasitic charge (3 nC).

VDDA is the input-side VDD supply voltage (2.7 to 5.5 V).

VDDB is the total driver-side supply voltage (VDDB + VSSB:

12.5 to 30 V).

f is the IGBT switching frequency (Hz).

RH is the VH external gate resistor, RL is the VL external gate

resistor.

Rp is the RDS(ON) of the driver pull-up switch: (2.6 Ω).

Rn is the RDS(ON) of the driver pull-down switch: (0.8 Ω).

Equation 1.

To account for the Si828x dc-dc loss, an additional 5% of power is added to the driver-side circuit (VDDB). The maximum power dissi-

pation allowable for the Si828x is a function of the package thermal resistance, ambient temperature, and maximum allowable junction

temperature, as shown in Equation 2:

PDmax ≤Tjmax −TA

θja

where:

PDmax = Maximum Si828x power dissipation (W).

Tjmax = Si828x maximum junction temperature (150 °C).

TA = Ambient temperature (°C)

θja = Si828x junction-to-air thermal resistance (60 °C/W for

four-layer PCB)

f = Si828x switching frequency (Hz)

Equation 2.

Substituting values for PDmax Tjmax (150 °C), TA (125 °C), and θja (60 °C/W) into Equation 2 results in a maximum allowable total

power dissipation of 0.42 W.

PDmax ≤150 −125

60 = 0.42W

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Maximum allowable load is found by substituting this limit and the appropriate data sheet values from Table 4.1 into Equation 1 and

simplifying. The result is Equation 3.

PD = (VDDA)(IDDA) + 1.05(VDDB)(IDDB) + 1.05 × f×Qint × VDDB +1.05

(

)(

)

(VDDB)Rp

Rp +RH +Rn

Rn +RL

PD = (VDDA)(IDDA) + 1.05(VDDB)(IDDB) + 1.05 × f×Qint × VDDB +1.05

(

)(

VDDB2

)

Rp +RH +Rn

Rn +RL

0.42 = (VDDA)(0.0075) + 1.05(VDDB)

(

0.0108

)

+ 1.05 × f× 3 × 10−9×VDDB +1.05

(

)(

VDDB2

)

2.6

2.6 + 15 +0.8

0.8 + 10

0.42 −(VDDA)(0.0075) −1.05(VDDB)(0.0108) −1.05 × f× 3 × 10−9×VDDB = 0.117VDDB2f

(

)

CL=0.42 −

(

VDDA × 7.5 × 10−3

)

−

(

VDDB × 10.8 × 10−3

)

0.117 × VDDB2(f)

−2.692 × 10−8

VDDB

Equation 3.

Below is an example power dissipation calculation for the Si828x driver using Equation 1 with the following givens:

VDDA = 5.0 V

VDDB = 18 V

f = 30 kHz

RH = 10 Ω

RL = 15 Ω

QG = 85 nC

PD = (5)(0.0075) + 1.05(18)(0.0108) + 1.05

(

2 × 104

)(

3 × 10−9

)

(18) + 1.05

(

3 × 104

)(

85 × 10−9

)(

)

2.6

2.6 + 10 +0.8

0.8 + 15 = 242mW

The driver junction temperature is calculated using Equation 2, where:

Pd is the total Si828x device power dissipation (W)

θja is the thermal resistance from junction to air (60 °C/W in this example)

TA is the maximum ambient temperature (125 °C)

Tj =Pd ×θja +TA

Tj = (0.242) × (60) + 125 = 139.5°C

Calculate maximum loading capacitance from equation 3:

1. VDDA = 5 V and (VDDB–VSSB) = 12.5 V.

CL=1.51 × 10−2

f−2.15 × 10−9

2. VDDA = 5 V and (VDDB–VSSB) = 18 V.

CL=5.91 × 10−3

f−1.5 × 10−9

3. VDDA = 5 V and (VDDB–VSSB) = 30 V.

CL=1.04 × 10−3

f−8.97 × 10−10

Graphs are shown in the following figure. All points along the load lines in these graphs represent the package dissipation-limited value

of CL for the corresponding switching frequency.

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Figure 3.3. Maximum Load vs. Switching Frequency (25 °C)

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4. Electrical Specifications

Table 4.1. Electrical Specifications

VIN = 24 V; VDDA = 4.3 V (See Figure 3) for all Si8282/84; VDDA = VDDP = 3.0 to 5.0 V (See Figure 2) for all Si8281/83; TA = –40 to

+125 °C unless otherwise noted.

Parameter Symbol Test Condition Min Typ Max Units

DC Parameters

Input Supply Voltage VDDA 2.8 — 5.5 V

Power Input Voltage VDDP 3.0 — 5.5 V

Driver Supply Voltage

(VDDB – VSSB) 9.5 — 30 V

(VMID – VSSB) 0 — 15 V

Input Supply Quiescent Current IDDA(Q) — 6.8 7.5 mA

Input Supply Active Current IDDA f = 10 kHz — 10.5 — mA

Output Supply Quiescent Current IDDB(Q) — 8.7 10.8 mA

DC-DC Converter

Switching Frequency Si8281, Si8282 FSW — 250 — kHz

Switching Frequency Si8283, Si8284 FSW

RFSW = 23.3 kΩ

FSW = 1025.5/(RFSW x CSS)

CSS = 220 nF

(1% tolerance on BOM)

180 200 220 kHz

RFSW = 9.3 kΩ

FSW = 1025.5/(RFSW x CSS)

CSS = 220 nF

(1% tolerance on BOM)

450 500 550 kHz

RFSW = 5.18 kΩ

CSS = 220 nF

810 900 990 kHz

VSNS Voltage VSNS

ILOAD = 0 A

1.002 1.05 1.097 V

VSNS Current Offset Ioffset –500 — 500 nA

Output Voltage Accuracy ILOAD = 0 mA –5 — +5 %

Line Regulation ΔVOUT(line)/

ΔVDDP

ILOAD = 50 mA

VDDP varies from 4.5 to 5.5 V

— 1 — mV/V

Load Regulation ΔVOUT(load)/

VOUT ILOAD = 50 to 400 mA — 0.1 — %

Output Voltage Ripple

Si8281, Si8283

Si8282, Si8284

ILOAD = 100 mA — 100 — mV p-p

Turn-on overshoot ΔVOUT(start)

CIN = COUT = 0.1 µF in paral-

lel with 10 µF

ILOAD = 0 A

— 2 — %

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Parameter Symbol Test Condition Min Typ Max Units

Continuous Output Current

Si8281, Si8283

5.0 V to +15 V / –9 V split rails

3.3 V to +15 V / –9 V split rails

Si8282, Si8284

24 V to +15 V / –9 V split rails

ILOAD(max)

Cycle-by-Cycle Average Current Limit

Si8281, Si8283

ILIM

Output short circuited

—

— A

No-Load Supply Current IDDP

Si8281, Si8283

IDDPQ_DCDC

VDDP = VDDA = 5 V

—

— mA

No-Load Supply Current IDDA

Si8281, Si8283

IDDAQ_DCDC

VDDP = VDDA = 5 V

—

5.7

— mA

No-Load Supply Current IDDP

Si8282, Si8284

IDDPQ_DCDC

VIN = 24 V

—

0.8

— mA

No-Load Supply Current IDDA

Si8282, Si8284

IDDAQ_DCDC

VIN = 24 V

—

5.8

— mA

Peak Efficiency

Si8281, Si8283

Si8282, Si8284

η — 78

— %

Soft Start Time, Full Load

Si8281, Si8282

Si8283, Si8284

tSST — 25

— ms

Restart Delay from Fault Event tOTP —21 — s

Drive Parameters

High Drive Transistor RDS(ON) ROH — 2.48 — Ω

Low Drive Transistor RDS(ON) ROL — 0.86 — Ω

High Drive Peak Output Current IOH

VH = VDDB – 15 V

TPW_IOH < 250 ns

2.5 2.8 — A

Low Drive Peak Output Current IOL

VL = VSSB + 6.0 V

TPW_IOL< 250 ns

3.0 3.4 — A

UVLO Parameters

UVLO Threshold + VDDAUV+ 2.4 2.7 3.0

UVLO Threshold – VDDAUV– 2.3 2.6 2.9

UVLO Lockout Hysteresis– (Input Side) VDDAHYS — 100 — mV

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Parameter Symbol Test Condition Min Typ Max Units

UVLO Threshold + (Driver Side)

9 V Threshold (Si828xBD)

12 V Threshold (Si828xCD)

VDDBUV+ 8.0

10.8

9.0

12.0

10.0

13.2

UVLO Threshold – (Driver Side)

9 V Threshold (Si828xBD)

12 V Threshold (Si828xCD)

VDDBUV– 7.0

9.8

8.0

11.0

9.0

12.2

UVLO lockout hysteresis (Driver Side) VDDBHYS — 1 — V

UVLO+ to RDY High Delay tUVLO+ to RDY — 100 µs

ULVO– to RDY Low Delay tUVLO– to RDY — 0.79 µs

Desaturation Detector Parameters

DESAT Threshold VDESAT

VDDB – VSSB >

VDDBUV+

6.5 6.9 7.3 V

CBl charging current IChg — 1 — mA

DESAT Sense to 90% VOUT Delay tDESAT(90%) — 220 300 ns

DESAT Sense to 10% VOUT Delay tDESAT(10%) 0.77 2.5 2.7 µs

DESAT Sense to FLT Low Delay tDESAT to FLT — 220 300 ns

Reset to FLT High Delay tRST to FLT — 37 45 ns

Miller Clamp Parameters (Si8285 Only)

Clamp Pin Threshold Voltage Vt Clamp — 2.0 — V

Miller Clamp Transistor RDS (ON) RMC — 1.07 — Ω

Clamp Low Level Sinking Current ICL VCLMP = VSSB + 6.0 3.0 3.4 — A

Digital Parameters

Logic High Input Threshold VIH 2.0 — — V

Logic Low Input Threshold VIL — — 0.8 V

Input Hysteresis VIHYST — 440 — mV

High Level Output Voltage (RDY pin on-

ly) VOH IO = –4 mA VDDA – 0.4 — — V

Low Level Output Voltage (RDY pin on-

ly) VOL IO = 4 mA — — 0.4 V

Open-Drain Low Level Output Voltage

(FLT pin only)

VDDA = 5 V,

5 kΩ pull-up resistor

— — 200 mV

AC Switching Parameters

Propagation Delay (Low-to-High) tPLH CL = 200 pF 30 40 50 ns

Propagation Delay (High-to-Low) tPHL CL = 200 pF 30 40 50 ns

Pulse Width Distortion PWD |tPLH – tPHL|— 1 5 ns

Propagation Delay Difference4PDD tPHLMAX – tPLHMIN –1 — 25 ns

Rise Time tRCL = 200 pF — 5.5 15 ns

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Parameter Symbol Test Condition Min Typ Max Units

Fall Time tFCL = 200 pF — 8.5 20 ns

Common Mode Transient Immunity Output = low or high

(VCM = 1500 V) 35 50 — kV/µs

1. See Ordering Guide for more information.

2. Minimum value of (VDD – GND) decoupling capacitor is 1 µF.

3. When performing this test, it is recommended that the DUT be soldered to avoid trace inductances, which may cause overstress

conditions.

4. Guaranteed by characterization.

10 µF

10 µF T1

B160

100

100 pF

UTB02174S

IDDB

VSW

VDDP

VDDA

GNDA

GNDP VSSB

COMP

VSNS

VDDB

ISOLATION

200 k

1 nF

7.87 k

182 k

10 µF

VMID

B160

IOUT

IIN

VOUT

VIN

IDDP

IDDA

Figure 4.1. Si8281, Si8283 Measurement Circuit for Converter Efficiency and Regulation

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_10 µF

ISOLATION

UTB02246s

IDDB

FDT3612

15 k

MMBT2222LT1

0.1

182 k

8.66 k

200 k

1 nF

0.1 µF

18.7 k

0.22 µF

GNDA

SH_FC

VDDA

GNDP

RSNS

ESW VMID

VSNS

COMP

VSSB

100

100pF

0.1 µF

100

100 pF

10 µF VOUT

10 µF

B160

VDDB

BZT52C5V6S-F-7

B160

IOUT

IDDP

IIN

IDDA

VIN

Figure 4.2. Si8282, Si8284 Measurement Circuit for Converter Efficiency and Regulation

Figure 4.3. Common-Mode Transient Immunity Characterization Circuit

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Table 4.2. Absolute Maximum Ratings1

Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit

Storage Temperature TSTG –65 +150 °C

Operating Temperature TA–40 +125 °C

Junction Temperature TJ— +140 °C

Peak Output Current (tPW = 10 µs) IOPK — 4.0 A

Supply Voltage VDD –0.5 36 V

Output Voltage VOUT –0.5 36 V

Input Power Dissipation PI— 100 mW

Output Power Dissipation PO— 800 mW

Total Power Dissipation

(All Packages Limited by Thermal Derating Curve) PT— 900 mW

Lead Solder Temperature (10 s) — 260 °C

HBM Rating ESD 4 — kV

CDM 1600 — V

Maximum Isolation (Input to Output) (1 sec) — 6500 VRMS

Note:

1. Permanent device damage may occur if the absolute maximum ratings are exceeded. Functional operation should be restricted to

the conditions as specified in the operational sections of this data sheet. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for ex-

tended periods may affect device reliability.

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4.1 Timing Diagrams

UVLO Threshold -

VDDA

GNDA

UVLO Threshold +

tUVLO- to RDY tUVLO+ to RDY

RDY

VDDB - VMID

Figure 4.4. UVLO Condition to RDY Output

DSAT

VDESAT

VSSB + 2 V

tFLT

tDSAT to SS

RSTb

FLTb

tRSTb-FLT

Figure 4.5. Device Reaction to Desaturation Event

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4.2 Typical Operating Characteristics

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4.3 Regulatory Information

Table 4.3. Regulatory Information1, 2

CSA

The Si828x is certified under CSA Component Acceptance Notice 5A. For more details, see Master Contract Number 232873.

60950-1: Up to 600 VRMS reinforced insulation working voltage; up to 1000 VRMS basic insulation working voltage.

VDE

The Si828x is certified according to VDE0884. For more details, see File 5006301-4880-0001.

VDE 0884-10: Up to 1414 Vpeak for basic insulation working voltage.

The Si828x is certified under UL1577 component recognition program. For more details, see File E257455.

Rated up to 5000 VRMS isolation voltage for basic protection.

CQC

The Si828x is certified under GB4943.1-2011.

Rated up to 600 VRMS reinforced insulation working voltage; up to 1000 VRMS basic insulation working voltage.

Note:

1. Regulatory Certifications apply to 3.75 and 5.0 kVRMS rated devices, which are production tested to 4.5 and 6.0 kVRMS for 1 sec,

respectively.

2. For more information, see 1. Ordering Guide.

Table 4.4. Insulation and Safety-Related Specifications

Parameter Symbol Test Condition

Value

Unit

WB SOIC

Nominal External Air Gap (Clearance)1CLR 8.0 mm

Nominal External Tracking (Creepage) CPG 8.0 mm

Minimum Internal Gap (Internal Clearance) DTI 0.016 mm

Tracking Resistance PTI or CTI IEC60112 600 V

Erosion Depth ED 0.019 mm

Resistance (Input-Output)2RIO 1012 Ω

Capacitance (Input-Output)2CIO f = 1 MHz 1 pF

Note:

1. The values in this table correspond to the nominal creepage and clearance values as detailed in 6.1 Package Outline: 20-Pin

Wide Body SOIC and 6.3 Package Outline: 24-Pin Wide Body SOIC. VDE certifies the clearance and creepage limits as 8.5 mm

minimum for the WB SOIC. UL does not impose a clearance and creepage minimum for component level certifications. CSA cer-

tifies the clearance and creepage limits as 7.6 mm minimum for the WB SOIC package.

2. To determine resistance and capacitance, the Si828x is converted into a 2-terminal device. All pins on input side are shorted to-

gether to form the first terminal, and similarly, all pins on the output side are shorted together to form the second terminal. The

parameters are then measured between these two terminals.

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Table 4.5. IEC 60664-1 Ratings

Parameter Test Condition

Specification

WB SOIC

Basic Isolation Group Material Group I

Installation Classification

Rated Mains Voltages ≤ 150 VRMS I-IV

Rated Mains Voltages ≤ 300 VRMS I-IV

Rated Mains Voltages ≤ 600 VRMS I-III

Table 4.6. VDE 0884 Part 10 Insulation Characteristics1

Parameter Symbol Test Condition

Characteristic

Unit

WB SOIC

Maximum Working Insulation Voltage VIORM 1414 V peak

Input to Output Test Voltage VPR

Method b1 (VIORM x 1.875 = VPR, 100%

Production Test, tm = 1 sec, Partial Dis-

charge < 5 pC)

2652 V peak

Transient Overvoltage VIOTM t = 60 sec 8000 V peak

Surge Voltage VIOSM

Tested per IEC 60065 with surge voltage

of 1.2 µs/50 µs

Tested with 4000 V

3077 V peak

Pollution Degree (DIN VDE 0110, See Ta-

ble XX.) 2

Insulation Resistance at TS, VIO = 500 V RS>109Ω

Note:

1. Maintenance of the safety data is ensured by protective circuits. The Si828x provides a climate classification of 40/125/21.

Table 4.7. IEC Safety Limiting Values1

Parameter Symbol Test Condition

Max

Unit

WB SOIC-20 WB SOIC-24

Safety Temperature TS150 150 °C

Safety Current IS

θJA = 60 °C/W (WB SOIC-20 or SOIC-24)

TJ = 140 °C, TA = 25 °C 30 30 mA

Output Power PS0.9 0.9 W

Note:

1. Maximum value allowed in the event of a failure.

2. The Si828x is tested with RH = RL = 0 Ω, CL = 5 nF, and a 200 kHz, 50% duty cycle square wave input.

3. See Figure 4.6 for Thermal Derating Curve.

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Table 4.8. Thermal Characteristics

Parameter Symbol

Typ

Unit

WB SOIC-20 WB SOIC-24

IC Junction-to-Air Thermal Resistance θJA 60 60 °C/W

Figure 4.6. WB SOIC-20/24 Thermal Derating Curve (Dependence of Safety Limiting Values per VDE)

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5. Pin Descriptions

Si8281

GNDP

VSW

VSNS

COMP

DSAT

VDDB

CLMP

VDDP

VDDA

GNDA

RSTb

FLTb

RDY

IN+

IN_

VMID

VSSB

Si8282

GNDP

RSN

VSNS

COMP

DSAT

VDDB

CLMP

ESW

VDDA

GNDA

RSTb

FLTb

RDY

IN+

IN_

VMID

VSSB

Table 5.1. Si8281/82 Pin Descriptions

Name Si8281 Pin # Si8282 Pin # Description

GNDP 1 1 Power stage ground

VSW 2 — Power stage internal switch

RSN — 2 Power stage current sense

VDDP 3 — Power stage supply

ESW — 3 Power stage external switch drive

VDDA 4 4 Input side low voltage power supply

GNDA 5 5 Input side low voltage ground

RSTb 6 6 Reset fault condition

FLTb 7 7 Fault condition signal

RDY 8 8 UVLO ready signal

IN+ 9 9 Driver control plus

IN– 10 10 Driver control minus

VSSB 11 11 Output side low voltage power supply

VMID 12 12 Drain reference for driven switch

CLMP 13 13 Miller clamp

VL 14 14 Low gate drive

VH 15 15 High gate drive

VDDB 16 16 Output side low voltage power supply

DSAT 17 17 Desaturation detection input

NC118 18 No connect

COMP 19 19 dc/dc compensation

VSNS 20 20 dc/dc voltage feedback

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Name Si8281 Pin # Si8282 Pin # Description

Note:

1. No Connect. These pins are not internally connected. To maximize CMTI performance, these pins should be connected to the

ground plane.

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Si8283

GNDP

VSW

VSNS

COMP

DSAT

VDDB

CLMP

VDDP

VDDA

SH/FC

RSTb

FLTb

RDY

IN+

IN_

VMID

VSSB

GNDA

VSSB

Si8284

GNDP

RSN

VSNS

COMP

DSAT

VDDB

CLMP

ESW

VDDA

SH/FC

RSTb

FLTb

RDY

IN+

IN_

VMID

VSSB

GNDA

VSSB

Table 5.2. Si8283/84 Pin Descriptions

Name Si8283 Pin # Si8284 Pin # Description

GNDP 1 1 Power stage ground

VSW 2 — Power stage internal switch

RSN — 2 Power stage current sense

VDDP 3 — Power stage supply

ESW — 3 Power stage external switch drive

VDDA 4 4 Input side low voltage power supply

SH/FC 5 5 Shutdown and Switch frequency control

SS 6 6 Soft startup control

GNDA 7 7 Input side low voltage ground

RSTb 8 8 Reset fault condition

FLTb 9 9 Fault condition signal

RDY 10 10 UVLO ready signal

IN+ 11 11 Driver control plus

IN– 12 12 Driver control minus

VSSB 13, 15 13, 15 Output side low voltage power supply

VMID 16 16 Drain reference for driven switch

CLMP 17 17 Miller clamp

VL 18 18 Low gate drive

VH 19 19 High gate drive

VDDB 20 20 Output side low voltage power supply

DSAT 21 21 Desaturation detection input

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Name Si8283 Pin # Si8284 Pin # Description

NC114, 22 14, 22 No connect

COMP 23 23 dc/dc compensation

VSNS 24 24 dc/dc voltage feedback

Note:

1. No Connect. These pins are not internally connected. To maximize CMTI performance, these pins should be connected to the

ground plane.

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6. Packaging

6.1 Package Outline: 20-Pin Wide Body SOIC

The figure below illustrates the package details for the Si8281/82 in a 20-Pin Wide Body SOIC. The table lists the values for the dimen-

sions shown in the illustration.

Figure 6.1. 20-Pin Wide Body SOIC

Symbol Millimeters

Min Max

A — 2.65

A1 0.10 0.30

A2 2.05 —

b 0.31 0.51

c 0.20 0.33

D 12.80 BSC

E 10.30 BSC

E1 7.50 BSC

e 1.27 BSC

L 0.40 1.27

h 0.25 0.75

θ 0° 8°

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Symbol Millimeters

Min Max

aaa — 0.10

bbb — 0.33

ccc — 0.10

ddd — 0.25

eee — 0.10

fff — 0.20

Note:

1. All dimensions shown are in millimeters (mm) unless otherwise noted.

2. Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1994.

3. This drawing conforms to JEDEC Outline MS-013, Variation AC.

4. Recommended reflow profile per JEDEC J-STD-020C specification for small body, lead-free components.

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6.2 Land Pattern: 20-Pin Wide Body SOIC

The figure below illustrates the recommended land pattern details for the Si8281/2 in a 20-Pin Wide Body SOIC. The table lists the

values for the dimensions shown in the illustration.

Figure 6.2. PCB Land Pattern: 20-Pin Wide Body SOIC

Table 6.1. 20-Pin Wide Body SOIC Land Pattern Dimensions1, 2

Dimension Feature (mm)

C1 Pad Column Spacing 9.40

E Pad Row Pitch 1.27

X1 Pad Width 0.60

Y1 Pad Length 1.90

Note:

1. This Land Pattern Design is based on IPC-7351 design guidelines for Density Level B (Median Land Protrusion).

2. All feature sizes shown are at Maximum Material Condition (MMC), and a card fabrication tolerance of 0.05 mm is assumed.

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6.3 Package Outline: 24-Pin Wide Body SOIC

The figure below illustrates the package details for the Si8283/4 in a 24-Pin Wide Body SOIC. The table lists the values for the dimen-

sions shown in the illustration.

Figure 6.3. 24-Pin Wide Body SOIC

Symbol Millimeters

Min Max

A — 2.65

A1 0.10 0.30

A2 2.05 —

b 0.31 0.51

c 0.20 0.33

D 15.40 BSC

E 10.30 BSC

E1 7.50 BSC

e 1.27 BSC

L 0.40 1.27

h 0.25 0.75

θ 0° 8°

aaa — 0.10

bbb — 0.33

ccc — 0.10

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Symbol Millimeters

Min Max

ddd — 0.25

eee — 0.10

fff — 0.20

Note:

1. All dimensions shown are in millimeters (mm) unless otherwise noted.

2. Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1994.

3. This drawing conforms to JEDEC Outline MS-013, Variation AD.

4. Recommended reflow profile per JEDEC J-STD-020 specification for small body, lead-free components.

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6.4 Land Pattern: 24-Pin Wide Body SOIC

The figure below illustrates the recommended land pattern details for the Si8283/4 in a 24-Pin Wide Body SOIC. The table lists the

values for the dimensions shown in the illustration.

Figure 6.4. PCB Land Pattern: 24-Pin Wide Body SOIC

Table 6.2. 24-Pin Wide Body SOIC Land Pattern Dimensions1, 2

Dimension Feature (mm)

C1 Pad Column Spacing 9.40

E Pad Row Pitch 1.27

X1 Pad Width 0.60

Y1 Pad Length 1.90

Note:

1. This Land Pattern Design is based on IPC-7351 design guidelines for Density Level B (Median Land Protrusion).

2. All feature sizes shown are at Maximum Material Condition (MMC), and a card fabrication tolerance of 0.05 mm is assumed.

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6.5 Top Marking: 20-Pin and 24-Pin Wide Body SOIC

Si828xUV

YYWWRTTTTT

Si828xUV

YYWWRTTTTT

Si8281/82 Top Marking Si8283/84 Top Marking

Table 6.3. Si8281/2/3/4 Top Marking Explanation

Line 1 Marking: Customer Part Number Si8281, Si8282, Si8283, Si8284 = ISOdriver

U = UVLO level: B = 9 V; C = 12 V

V = Isolation rating: C = 3.75 kV; D = 5.0 kV

Line 2 Marking: RTTTTT = Mfg Code Manufacturing code from the Assembly Purchase Order form

“R” indicates revision

Line 3 Marking: Circle = 43 mils Diameter

Left-justified

"e4" = Pb-Free Symbol

YY = Year

WW = Workweek

Assigned by the assembly house. Corresponds to the year and

workweek of the mold date.

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7. Revision History

7.1 Revision 1.0

March, 2018

• Updated Safety Regulatory Approvals section on page 1, and Tables 4.3, 4.4, and 4.6 to conform with isolation component standard

terminology.

• Removed references to IEC 60747-5-5 throughout the document and replaced with VDE 0884.

• Updated Table 2.2, Recommended Transformers.

• Updated Thermal Derating Curve, Figure 4.6.

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