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Gate Driver
M57959L
Powerex, Inc., 200 Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
Hybrid Integrated Circuit
For Driving IGBT Modules
Description:
M57959L is a hybrid integrated
circuit designed f or driving n-channel
IGBT modules in any gate amplifier
application. This device operates
as an isolation amplifier for these
modules and provides the required
electrical isolation between the in-
put and output with an opto-coupler.
Short circuit protection is provided
by a built in desaturation detector.
A fault signal is provided if the
short circuit protection is activated.
Features:
□Built in high CMRR opto-
coupler (VCMR : Typical
30kV/ms, Min. 15kV/ms)
□Electrical Isolation between
input and output with opto-
couplers (Viso = 2500,
VRMS for 1 min.)
□TTL compatible input interface
□Two supply drive topology
□Built in short circuit protection
circuit with a pin for fault output
Application:
To drive IGBT modules for inverter,
AC Servo systems, UPS, CVCF
inverter, and welding applications.
Recommended Modules:
VCES = 600V Series
(up to 200A Class)
VCES = 1200V Series
(up to 100A Class)
VCES = 1400V Series
(up to 100A Class)
8
6
4
5
1
14
13
TTL, etc.
V
IN
= 5V
V
IN
R
4.7 kV
D1
R
ext
DZ1 30V
V
CC
V
EE
47µF
47µF
V
CC
= 15 V
V
EE
= 10V
R
ext
= RECOMMENDED
VALUE
+
+
Detect
Circuit
Timer and
Reset Circuit
Gate Shutdown
Circuit
–
V
CC
Detect Pin
V
OUT
Fault Output
V
EE
Interface
Opto-Coupler
14
13
6
8
5
1
4
Block Diagram
Dimensions in mm
43.0
5.5 2.54 0.55 ± 0.2
2.54 × 13 = 33.02 5.5 3.5
22.0
4.5 ± 1.5
8.5
11.0
0.35 ± 0.2
141
Outline Drawing
V
IN
V
OUT
0
t
r
t
f
90%
10%
t
PLH
t
PHL
Test Circuit
+
+
185V
150
M57959L
Hybrid IC for IGBT Gate Driver
Powerex, Inc., 200 Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272
Absolute Maximum Ratings, Ta ~ 20°C to 70°C unless otherwise specified
Item Symbol Test Conditions Limit Units
Supply Voltage* VCC DC 18 Volts
VEE DC -15 Volts
Input Voltage VI-1 ~ 7 Volts
Output V oltage V OOutput V oltage “H” VCC Volts
Output Current IOHP Pulse Width 2µs, f = 20kHz -2 Amperes
IOLP Pulse Width 2µs, f = 20kHz 2 Amperes
Output Current IOH f = 20kHz, 50% Duty Cycle 0.2 Amperes
Isolation V oltage VRMS Sinewave Voltage 60kHz, 1 min. 2500 Volts
Junction Temperature Tj85 °C
Operating Temperature T opg (Differs from H/C Condition) -20 ~ 60 °C
Storage Temperature Tstg -25 ~ 100 °C
Fault Output Current IFO 20 mA
Input V oltage VR1 50 Volts
*20 Volts ≤ VCC + VEE ≤ 28 Volts
Electrical Characteristics, Ta = 25°C, VCC = 15V, -VEE = 10V unless otherwise specified
Characteristics Symbol Test conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage VCC Recommended Range 14 15 — Volts
VEE Recommended Range -7 — -10 Volts
Pull-up Voltage on Input Side VIN Recommended Range 4.75 5.00 5.25 Volts
“H” Input Current IIH VIN = 5V, R = 185Ω—16 —mA
“H” Output Voltage VOH 13 14 — Volts
“L” Output Voltage VOL -8 -9 — Volts
Internal Power Dissipation PDf = 20kHz, — 0.86 — Watts
Module 200A, 600V IGBT
“L-H” Propagation Time tPLH VI = 0 to 4V, Tj ± 85°C — 0.8 1.5 µs
“L-H” Rise Time trVI = 0 to 4V, Tj ± 85°C — 0.5 1.0 µs
“H-L” Propagation Time tPHL VI = 0 to 4V, Tj ± 85°C — 1.0 1.5 µs
“H-L” Rise Time trVI = 0 to 4V, Tj ± 85°C — 0.3 0.6 µs
Reset Time of Protection tRESET 1— 2ms
Fault Output Current IFO —5 —mA
SC Voltage VSC 15 — — Volts
