SCALE-2 2SP0115T2A0(C)-FF225R17ME4
www.power.com/gate-driver Page 1
2SP0115T2A0-FF225R17ME4 and
2SP0115T2A0C-FF225R17ME4
Data Sheet
Compact, high-performance, plug-and-play dual-channel IGBT driver based on
SCALE-2 technology for individual and parallel-connected modules
Abstract
The SCALE-2 plug-and-play driver 2SP0115T2A0-FF225R17ME4 / 2SP0115T2A0C-FF225R17ME4 (Coated
version using ELPEGUARD SL 1307 FLZ/2 from Lackwerke Peters with a typical thickness of 50µm) is a
compact dual-channel intelligent gate driver designed for Infineon’s EconoDUAL™ IGBTs FF225R17ME4. The
driver features an electrical interface with a built-in DC/DC power supply.
For drivers adapted to other types of high-power and high-voltage IGBT modules, refer to
www.power.com/gate-driver/go/plug-and-play
Features Applications
Plug-and-play solution
Allows parallel connection of IGBT modules
Shortens application development time
Extremely reliable; long service life
Built-in DC/DC power supply
20-pin flat cable interface
Duty cycle 0... 100%
Active clamping of Vce at turn-off
IGBT short-circuit protection
Monitoring of supply voltage
Safe isolation to EN 50178
UL compliant
Suitable for FF225R17ME4
Wind-power converters
Industrial drives
UPS
Power-factor correctors
Traction
Railroad power supplies
Welding
SMPS
Radiology and laser technology
Research
and many others
EconoDUAL is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG, Munich
SCALE-2 2SP0115T2A0(C)-FF225R17ME4
Data Sheet
www.power.com/gate-driver Page 2
Safety Notice!
The data contained in this data sheet is intended exclusively for technically trained staff. Handling all high-
voltage equipment involves risk to life. Strict compliance with the respective safety regulations is mandatory!
Any handling of electronic devices is subject to the general specifications for protecting electrostatic-sensitive
devices according to international standard IEC 60747-1, Chapter IX or European standard EN 100015 (i.e. the
workplace, tools, etc. must comply with these standards). Otherwise, this product may be damaged.
Important Product Documentation
This data sheet contains only product-specific data. For a detailed description, must-read application notes and
common data that apply to the whole series, please refer to “Description & Application Manual for 2SP0115T
SCALE-2 IGBT Driverson www.power.com/gate-driver/go/2SP0115T.
When applying SCALE-2 plug-and-play drivers, please note that these drivers are specifically adapted to a
particular type of IGBT module. Therefore, the type designation of SCALE-2 plug-and-play drivers also includes
the type designation of the corresponding IGBT module. These drivers are not valid for IGBT modules other
than those specified. Incorrect use may result in failure.
Mechanical Dimensions
Dimensions: Refer to “Description & Application Manual for 2SP0115T SCALE-2 IGBT Drivers”
Mounting principle: Soldered onto EconoDUAL™ module FF225R17ME4
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Remarks Min Max Unit
Supply voltage VCC VCC to GND 0 16 V
Logic input and output voltages To GND -0.5 VCC+0.5 V
SOx current Fault condition, total current 20 mA
Gate peak current Iout Note 1 -8 +15 A
Average supply current ICC Note 2 290 mA
Output power per gate Ambient temperature 70°C (Note 3) 1.2 W
Ambient temperature 85°C (Note 3) 1 W
Switching frequency f 28 kHz
Test voltage (50Hz/1min.) Primary to secondary (Note 16) 5000 VAC(eff)
Secondary to secondary (Note 16) 4000 VAC(eff)
DC-link voltage Note 4 1200 V
|dV/dt| Rate of change of input to output voltage 50 kV/μs
Operating voltage Primary/secondary, secondary/secondary 1700 Vpeak
SCALE-2 2SP0115T2A0(C)-FF225R17ME4
Data Sheet
www.power.com/gate-driver Page 3
Parameter Remarks Min Max Unit
Operating temperature Note 20 -20 85 °C
Storage temperature Note 21 -40 50 °C
Surface temperature Only 2SP0115T2A0C-FF225R17ME4 (Note 22) 125 °C
Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Supply voltage VCC To GND 14.5 15 15.5 V
Resistance from TB to GND Blocking time 0, ext. value 128
SOx current Fault condition, 3.3V logic 4 mA
Electrical Characteristics
Power Supply Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Supply current ICC Without load 33 mA
Efficiency η Internal DC/DC converter 85 %
Coupling capacitance Cio Primary side to secondary side, total, per channel 23 pF
Power Supply Monitoring Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Supply threshold VCC Primary side, clear fault 11.9 12.6 13.3 V
Primary side, set fault (Note 5) 11.3 12.0 12.7 V
Monitoring hysteresis Primary side, set/clear fault 0.35 V
Supply threshold Visox-Veex Secondary side, clear fault 12.1 12.6 13.1 V
Secondary side, set fault (Note 6) 11.5 12.0 12.5 V
Monitoring hysteresis Secondary side, set/clear fault 0.35 V
Supply threshold Veex-VCOMx Secondary side, clear fault 5 5.15 5.3 V
Secondary side, set fault (Note 6) 4.7 4.85 5 V
Monitoring hysteresis Secondary side, set/clear fault 0.15 V
Logic Inputs and Outputs Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Input impedance V(INx) > 3V (Note 7) 3.5 4.1 4.6
Turn-on threshold V(INx) (Note 8) 2.6 V
Turn-off threshold V(INx) (Note 8) 1.3 V
SOx output voltage Fault condition, I(SOx) < 8mA 0.7 V
SCALE-2 2SP0115T2A0(C)-FF225R17ME4
Data Sheet
www.power.com/gate-driver Page 4
Short-circuit Protection Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Vce-monitoring threshold Between auxiliary terminals 10.2 V
Response time DC-link voltage > 550V (Note 9) 5.4 μs
Delay to IGBT turn-off After the response time (Note 10) 1.4 μs
Blocking time After fault (Note 11) 90 ms
Timing Characteristics Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Turn-on delay td(on)
Note 12 75 ns
Turn-off delay td(off) Note 12 65 ns
Jitter of turn-on delay Note 18 ±2 ns
Jitter of turn-off delay Note 18 ±4 ns
Output rise time tr(out) Gx to Ex (Note 13) 5 ns
Output fall time tf(out) Gx to Ex (Note 13) 10 ns
Dead time between outputs Half-bridge mode (Note 19) 3 μs
Jitter of dead time Half-bridge mode ±50 ns
Transmission delay of fault state Note 14 400 ns
Outputs Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Turn-on gate resistor Rg(on) Note 15 3.3 Ω
Turn-off gate resistor Rg(off) Note 15 8.2 Ω
Gate voltage at turn-on 15 V
Gate-voltage at turn-off P=0W -9.2 V
P=1.2W -7.1 V
Gate resistance to COMx 4.7
Electrical Isolation Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Test voltage (50Hz/1s) Primary to secondary side (Note 16) 5000 5050 5100 Veff
Secondary to secondary side (Note 16) 4000 4050 4100 Veff
Partial discharge extinction volt. Primary to secondary side (Note 17) 1768 Vpeak
Secondary to secondary side (Note 17) 1700 Vpeak
Creepage distance Primary to secondary side 12.6 mm
Secondary to secondary side 6.6 mm
Primary to NTC 6.5 mm
Clearance distance Primary to secondary side 12.3 mm
Secondary to secondary side 6.6 mm
Primary to NTC 6.5 mm
All data refer to +25°C and VCC = 15V
unless otherwise specified
SCALE-2 2SP0115T2A0(C)-FF225R17ME4
Data Sheet
www.power.com/gate-driver Page 5
Footnotes to the Key Data
1) The gate current is limited by the gate resistors located on the driver.
2) If the specified value is exceeded, this indicates a driver overload. It should be noted that the driver is
not protected against overload.
3) If the specified value is exceeded, this indicates a driver overload. It should be noted that the driver is
not protected against overload. From 70°C to 85°C, the maximum permissible output power can be
linearly interpolated from the given data.
4) This limit is due to active clamping. Refer to the “Description & Application Manual for 2SP0115T
SCALE-2 IGBT Drivers”.
5) Undervoltage monitoring of the primary-side supply voltage (VCC to GND). If the voltage drops below
this limit, a fault is transmitted to the corresponding outputs and the IGBTs are switched off.
6) Undervoltage monitoring of the secondary-side supply voltage (Visox to Veex and Veex to COMx
which correspond with the approximate turn-on and turn-off gate-emitter voltages). If the
corresponding voltage drops below this limit, the IGBT is switched off and a fault is transmitted to the
corresponding output.
7) The input impedance can be modified to values <18 kΩ (customer-specific solution).
8) Turn-on and turn-off threshold values can be increased (customer-specific solution).
9) The resulting pulse width of the direct output of the gate drive unit for short-circuit type I (excluding
the delay of the gate resistors) is the sum of response time plus delay to IGBT turn-off.
10) The turn-off event of the IGBT is delayed by the specified time after the response time.
11) Factory set value. The blocking time can be reduced with an external resistor. Refer to the
“Description & Application Manual for 2SP0115T SCALE-2 IGBT Drivers”.
12) Measured from the transition of the turn-on or turn-off command at the driver input to direct output
of the gate drive unit (excluding the delay of the gate resistors).
13) Output rise and fall times are measured between 10% and 90% of the nominal output swing with an
output load of 10Ω and 40nF. The values are given for the driver side of the gate resistors. The time
constant of the output load in conjunction with the present gate resistors leads to an additional delay
at the load side of the gate resistors.
14) Transmission delay of the fault state from the secondary side to the primary status outputs.
15) The gate resistors can be leaded or surface mounted. Power Integrations reserves the right to
determine which type will be used. Typically, higher quantities will be produced with SMD resistors
and small quantities with leaded resistors.
16) HiPot testing (= dielectric testing) must generally be restricted to suitable components. This gate
driver is suited for HiPot testing. Nevertheless, it is strongly recommended to limit the testing time to
1s slots as stipulated by EN 50178. Excessive HiPot testing at voltages much higher than 1200VAC(eff)
may lead to insulation degradation. No degradation has been observed over 1min. testing at
5000VAC(eff). The transformer of every production sample shipped to customers has undergone 100%
testing at the given value for 1s.
17) Partial discharge measurement is performed in accordance with IEC 60270 and isolation coordination
specified in EN 50178. The partial discharge extinction voltage between primary and either secondary
side is coordinated for safe isolation to EN 50178.
18) Jitter measurements are performed with input signals INx switching between 0V and 15V referred to
GND, with a corresponding rise time and fall time of 8ns.
19) Note that the dead time may vary from sample to sample. A tolerance of approximately ±20% may be
expected. If higher timing precisions are required, Power Integrations recommends using direct mode
and generating the dead time externally.
20) A version with extended operating temperature range of –40°C…85°C (2SP0115T2B0) can also be
supplied.
21) The storage temperature inside the original package (1) or in case the coating material of coated
products may touch external parts (2) must be limited to the given value.
Otherwise, it is limited to 90°C.
22) The component surface temperature, which may strongly vary depending on the operating condition,
must be limited to the given value for coated driver versions to ensure long-term reliability of the
coating material.
SCALE-2 2SP0115T2A0(C)-FF225R17ME4
Data Sheet
www.power.com/gate-driver Page 6
Legal Disclaimer
The statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are believed to be accurate as
of the date hereof. All parameters, numbers, values and other technical data included in the technical
information were calculated and determined to our best knowledge in accordance with the relevant technical
norms (if any). They may base on assumptions or operational conditions that do not necessarily apply in
general. We exclude any representation or warranty, express or implied, in relation to the accuracy or
completeness of the statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein. No
responsibility is accepted for the accuracy or sufficiency of any of the statements, technical information,
recommendations or opinions communicated and any liability for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or
damage suffered by any person arising therefrom is expressly disclaimed.
SCALE-2 2SP0115T2A0(C)-FF225R17ME4
Data Sheet
www.power.com/gate-driver Page 7
Ordering Information
Our international terms and conditions of sale apply.
Power Integrations Driver Type # Related IGBT
2SP0115T2A0-FF225R17ME4 (Temperature range –20°C…85°C) FF225R17ME4
2SP0115T2A0C-FF225R17ME4 (Temperature range –20°C…85°C, FF225R17ME4
conformal coating)
Product home page: www.power.com/gate-driver/go/2SP0115T
Refer to www.power.com/gate-driver/go/nomenclature for information on driver nomenclature
Information about Other Products
For other drivers, evaluation systems product documentation and application support
Please click: www.power.com
© 2009…2019 Power Integrations Switzerland GmbH. All rights reserved.
We reserve the right to make any technical modifications without prior notice. Version 2.0 from 2019-04-03
SCALE-2 2SP0115T2A0(C)-FF225R17ME4
Data Sheet
www.power.com/gate-driver Page 8
Power Integrations Sales Offices
WORLD HEADQUARTERS
5245 Hellyer Avenue
San Jose, CA 95138 USA
Tel: +1-408-414-9200
Fax: +1-408-414-9765
Email: usasales@power.com
AMERICAS EAST
7360 McGinnis Ferry Road
Suite 225
Suwannee, GA 30024 USA
Tel: +1-678-957-0724
Fax: +1-678-957-0784
Email: usasales@power.com
AMERICAS CENTRAL
333 Sheridan Road
Winnetka, IL 60093 USA
Tel: +1-847-721-6293
Email: usasales@power.com
AMERICAS WEST
5245 Hellyer Avenue
San Jose, CA 95138 USA
Tel: +1-408-414-8778
Fax: +1-408-414-3760
Email: usasales@power.com
CHINA (Shanghai)
Room 2410, Charity Plaza
No. 88 North Caoxi Road
Shanghai, 200030 China
Tel: +86-21-6354-6323
Fax: +86-21-6354-6325
Email: chinasales@power.com
CHINA (Shenzhen)
17/F, Hivac Building, No 2
Keji South 8th Road, Nanshan District
Shenzhen, 518057 China
Tel: +86-755-8672-8689
Fax: +86-755-8672-8690
Email: chinasales@power.com
GERMANY (AC-DC/LED Sales)
Einsteinring 24
85609 Aschheim, Germany
Tel: +49-89-5527-39100
Fax: +49-89-1228-5374
Email: eurosales@power.com
GERMANY (Gate Driver Sales)
HellwegForum 1
59469 Ense, Germany
Tel: +49-2938-64-39990
Email: gate-drivers.sales@power.com
INDIA (Bangalore)
#1, 14th Main Road
Vasanthangar
Bangalore, 560052 India
Tel 1: +91-80-4113-8020
Tel 2: +91-80-4113-8028
Fax: +91-80-4113-8023
Email: indiasales@power.com
INDIA (Mumbai)
Unit: 106-107, Sagar Tech Plaza-B
Sakinaka, Andheri Kurla Road
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072 India
Tel 1: +91-22-4003-3700
Tel 2: +91-22-4003-3600
Email: indiasales@power.com
INDIA (New Delhi)
#45, Top Floor
Okhla Industrial Area, Phase - III
New Delhi, 110020 India
Tel 1: +91-11-4055-2351
Tel 2: +91-11-4055-2353
Email: indiasales@power.com
ITALY
Via Milanese 20
20099 Sesto San Giovanni (MI), Italy
Tel: +39-02-4550-8708
Email: eurosales@power.com
JAPAN
Kosei Dai-3 Bldg.
2-12-11, Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku
Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
Japan 222-0033
Tel: +81-45-471-1021
Fax: +81-45-471-3717
Email: japansales@power.com
KOREA
RM602, 6FL, 22
Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu
Seoul, 06164 Korea
Tel: +82-2-2016-6610
Fax: +82-2-2016-6630
Email: koreasales@power.com
SINGAPORE
51 Newton Road
#19-01/05 Goldhill Plaza
Singapore, 308900
Tel 1: +65-6358-2160
Tel 2: +65-6358-4480
Fax: +65-6358-2015
Email: singaporesales@power.com
TAIWAN
5F, No. 318, Nei Hu Rd., Sec. 1
Nei Hu Dist.
Taipei, 114 Taiwan
Tel: +886-2-2659-4570
Fax: +886-2-2659-4550
Email: taiwansales@power.com
UNITED KINGDOM
Building 5, Suite 21
The Westbrook Centre
Milton Road
Cambridge, CB4 1YG United Kingdom
Tel: +44-7823-557-484
Email: eurosales@power.com