SILABS SI8221

S i 8 2 2 0/21
0 . 5 A N D 2 . 5 A M P I S O D R I VE R S W I T H O P T O I N P U T
(2.5, 3.75, AND 5.0 KV RMS)
Features

Functional upgrade for HCPL-0302,
HCPL-3120, TLP350, and similar
opto-drivers
 50 ns propagation delay
(independent of input drive current)
 14x tighter part-to-part matching
versus opto-drivers
 2.5, 3.75, and 5.0 kVRMS isolation



Transient Immunity
30 kV/µs





Under-voltage lockout protection with
hysteresis
Resistant to temperature and aging
effects
Gate driver supply voltage: 6.5 V to
24 V
Operating temperature range: –40 to
+125 °C
Cost-effective
Narrow body SOIC-8 and Wide body
SOIC-16 packages
RoHS Compliant
Pin Assignments:
See page 19
Narrow Body SOIC
NC
8 VDD
1
ANODE 2
7 VO
CATHODE
6 VO
3
NC 4
5 VSS
Top View
Wide Body SOIC
CATHODE
Applications
NC

NC
IGBT/ MOSFET gate drives
 Industrial control systems
 Switch mode power supplies

UPS systems
 Motor control drives
 Inverters
ANODE
NC
NC
Safety Regulatory Approvals

UL 1577 recognized
Up to 5000 VRMS for 1 minute

CSA component notice 5A approval
IEC 60950, 61010, 60601
approved
CATHODE

VDE certification conformity
IEC 60747-5-2
(VDE0884 Part 2)
NC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
VSS
VDD
NC
VO
NC
NC
NC
VSS
Top View
Patent pending
Description
The Si8220/21 is a high-performance, functional upgrade for optocoupled drivers, such as the HCPL-3120 and the HPCL-0302 providing
2.5 A of peak output current. It utilizes Silicon Laboratories' proprietary
silicon isolation technology, which provides a choice of 2.5, 3.75, or 5.0
kVRMS withstand voltages per UL1577. This technology enables higher
performance, reduced variation with temperature and age, tighter part-topart matching, and superior common-mode rejection compared to optoisolated drivers. While the input circuit mimics the characteristics of an
LED, less drive current is required, resulting in increased efficiency.
Propagation delay time is independent of input drive current, resulting in
consistently short propagation time, tighter unit-to-unit variation, and
greater input circuit design flexibility.
Rev. 0.22 4/10
Copyright © 2010 by Silicon Laboratories
Si8220/21
This information applies to a product under development. Its characteristics and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Si8220/21
Functional Block Diagram
NC
VDD
ANODE
RF
Transmitter
CATHODE
Semiconductor-Based
Isolation Barrier
ISOLATOR
LED
Emulator
VO
RF
Receiver
UV
Lockout
VO
VSS
NC
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TABLE O F C ONTENTS
Section
Page
1. Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2. Test Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3. Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4. Application Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.1. Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5. Technical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.1. Device Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.2. Device Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.3. Under Voltage Lockout (UVLO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6. Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.1. Power Supply Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.2. Layout Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.3. Power Dissipation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.4. Input Circuit Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.5. Parametric Differences between Si8220/21 and
HCPL-0302 and HCPL-3120 Opto Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.6. RF Radiated Emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.7. RF, Magnetic, and Common Mode Transient Immunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7. Pin Descriptions (Narrow-Body SOIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8. Pin Descriptions (Wide-Body SOIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9. Ordering Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
10. Package Outline: 8-Pin Narrow Body SOIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
11. Land Pattern: 8-Pin Narrow Body SOIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
12. Package Outline: 16-Pin Wide Body SOIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
13. Land Pattern: 16-Pin Wide-Body SOIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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1. Electrical Specifications
Table 1. Electrical Characteristics 1
VDD = 12 V or 15 V, VSS = GND, TA = –40 to +125 °C; typical specs at 25 °C.
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
VDD
(VDD – VSS)
6.5
—
24
V
DC Specifications
Power supply voltage
Input current (ON)
IF(ON)
5.0
—
20
mA
Input current rising edge
hysteresis
IHYS
—
1.0
—
mA
Input voltage (OFF)
Input forward voltage
Output resistance high (source)
Output resistance low (sink)
Output high current (source)
Output low current (sink)
VF(OFF)
Measured at ANODE with
respect to CATHODE.
–0.6
—
1.6
V
VF
Measured at ANODE with
respect to CATHODE.
IF = 5 mA.
1.7
—
2.5
V
0.5 A devices
—
15
—
2.5 A devices
—
2.7
—
0.5 A devices
—
5.0
—
2.5 A devices
—
1.0
—
(0.5 A), IF = 0
(see Figure 2)
—
0.3
—
ROH
ROL
IOH
IOL
High-level output voltage
VOH
Low-level output voltage
VOL

A
(2.5 A), IF = 0
(see Figure 2)
—
1.5
—
(0.5 A), IF = 10 mA,
(see Figure 1)
—
0.5
—
A
(2.5 A), IF = 10 mA,
(see Figure 1)
—
2.5
—
(0.5 A), I OUT = –50 mA
—
VDD–0.5
—
(2.5 A), I OUT = –50 mA
(0.5 A), I OUT = 50 mA
V
VDD–0.1
—
200
—
mV
(2.5 A), I OUT = 50 mA
50
High level supply current
Output open IF = 10 mA
—
1.2
—
mA
Low level supply current
Output open
VF = –0.6 to +1.6 V
—
1.4
—
mA
IR = 10 mA.
Measured at ANODE with
respect to CATHODE.
0.5
—
—
V
—
5
—
pF
Input reverse voltage
BVR
Input capacitance
CIN
Notes:
1. VDD = 12 V for 5, 8, and 10 V UVLO devices; VDD = 15 V for 12.5 V UVLO devices.
2. See "9.Ordering Guide" on page 21 for more information.
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Table 1. Electrical Characteristics (Continued)1
VDD = 12 V or 15 V, VSS = GND, TA = –40 to +125 °C; typical specs at 25 °C.
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
VDD Undervoltage Threshold2
VDDUV+
VDD rising
Min
Typ
Max
Units
5 V threshold
See Figure 8 on page 13.
5.20
5.80
6.30
V
8 V threshold
See Figure 9 on page 13.
7.50
8.60
9.40
V
10 V threshold
See Figure 10 on page 13.
9.60
11.1
12.2
V
12.5 V threshold
See Figure 11 on page 13.
12.4
13.8
14.8
VDD Undervoltage Threshold2
VDDUV–
VDD falling
5 V threshold
See Figure 8 on page 13.
4.90
5.52
6.0
V
8 V threshold
See Figure 9 on page 13.
7.20
8.10
8.70
V
10 V threshold
See Figure 10 on page 13.
9.40
10.1
10.9
V
12.5 V threshold
See Figure 11 on page 13.
11.6
12.8
13.8
VDD Lockout hysteresis
VDDHYS
UVLO voltage = 5 V
—
280
—
mV
VDD Lockout hysteresis
VDDHYS
UVLO voltage = 8 V
—
600
—
mV
VDD Lockout hysteresis
VDDHYS
UVLO voltage = 10 V or
12.5 V
—
1000
—
mV
Propagation delay time to high
output level
tPLH
CL = 200 pF
—
—
50
ns
Propagation delay time to low
output level
tPHL
CL = 200 pF
—
—
30
ns
—
—
50
ns
(0.5 A), CL = 200 pF
—
—
30
(2.5 A), CL = 200 pF
—
—
20
AC Specifications
UVLO turn-off delay
Output rise and fall time
tUVLO OFF
tR, tF
ns
Device start-up time
tSTART
Time from
VDD = VDD_UV+ to VO
—
—
40
µs
Common Mode
Transient Immunity
CMTI
Input ON or OFF
30
50
—
kV/µs
Notes:
1. VDD = 12 V for 5, 8, and 10 V UVLO devices; VDD = 15 V for 12.5 V UVLO devices.
2. See "9.Ordering Guide" on page 21 for more information.
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2. Test Circuits
VDD = 15 V
VDD
IN_
Si822x
10
OUT_
SCHOTTKY
VSS
1 µF
5V
100 µF
+
_
INPUT
1 µF
CER
Measure
10 µF
EL
RSNS
0.1
50 ns
IF
GND
200 ns
INPUT WAVEFORM
Figure 1. IOL Sink Current Test Circuit
VDD = 15 V
VDD
IN_
Si823x
10
OUT_
SCHOTTKY
VSS
1 µF
INPUT
1 µF
CER
Measure
10 µF
EL
RSNS
0.1
50 ns
IF
GND
200 ns
INPUT WAVEFORM
Figure 2. IOH Source Current Test Circuit
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5V
+
_
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3. Regulatory Information
Table 2. Regulatory Information*
CSA
The Si82xx is certified under CSA Component Acceptance Notice 5A. For more details, see File 232873.
VDE
The Si82xx is certified according to IEC 60747-5-2. For more details, see File 5006301-4880-0001.
UL
The Si82xx is certified under UL1577 component recognition program. For more details, see File E257455.
*Note: Regulatory Certifications apply to 2.5 kVRMS rated devices which are production tested to 3.0 kVRMS for 1 sec.
Regulatory Certifications apply to 3.75 kVRMS rated devices which are production tested to 4.5 kVRMS for 1 sec.
Regulatory Certifications apply to 5.0 kVRMS rated devices which are production tested to 6.0 kVRMS for 1 sec.
For more information, see "9.Ordering Guide" on page 21.
Table 3. Insulation and Safety-Related Specifications
Value
Parameter
Symbol
Test Condition
WB
SOIC-16
NB
SOIC-8
Unit
Nominal Air Gap (Clearance)1
L(IO1)
8.0 min
4.9 min
mm
Nominal External Tracking (Creepage)1
L(IO2)
8.0 min
4.01 min
mm
0.014
0.014
mm
>175
>175
V
1012
1012

2.0
1.0
pF
4.0
4.0
pF
Minimum Internal Gap (Internal Clearance)
Tracking Resistance
(Comparative Tracking Index)
CTI
Resistance (Input-Output)2
RIO
Capacitance (Input-Output)2
CIO
Input Capacitance3
CI
DIN IEC
60112/VDE 0303
Part 1
f = 1 MHz
Notes:
1. The values in this table correspond to the nominal creepage and clearance values as detailed in "12.Package Outline:
16-Pin Wide Body SOIC" on page 25, "10.Package Outline: 8-Pin Narrow Body SOIC" on page 23. VDE certifies the
clearance and creepage limits as 8.5 mm minimum for the WB SOIC-16 package and 4.7 mm minimum for the NB
SOIC-8 package. UL does not impose a clearance and creepage minimum for component level certifications. CSA
certifies the clearance and creepage limits as 3.9 mm minimum for the NB SOIC-8 and 7.6 mm minimum for the WB
SOIC-16 package.
2. To determine resistance and capacitance, the Si82xx is converted into a 2-terminal device. Pins 1–8 (1–4, NB SOIC-8)
are shorted together to form the first terminal and pins 9–16 (5–8, NB SOIC-8) are shorted together to form the second
terminal. The parameters are then measured between these two terminals.
3. Measured from input pin to ground.
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Table 4. IEC 60664-1 (VDE 0844 Part 2) Ratings
Parameter
Basic isolation group
Installation Classification
Test Conditions
Specification
NB SOIC8
WB SOIC 16
Material Group
IIIa
IIIa
Rated Mains Voltages < 150 VRMS
I-IV
I-IV
Rated Mains Voltages < 300 VRMS
I-III
I-IV
Rated Mains Voltages < 400 VRMS
I-II
I-III
Rated Mains Voltages < 600 VRMS
I-II
I-III
Table 5. IEC 60747-5-2 Insulation Characteristics for Si82xxxC*
Characteristic
Parameter
Maximum Working Insulation
Voltage
Input to Output Test Voltage
Highest Allowable Overvoltage
(Transient Overvoltage,
tTR = 10 sec)
Symbol
Test Condition
WB
SOIC-16
NB SOIC-8
891
560
Method a
After Environmental Tests
Subgroup 1
(VIORM x 1.6 = VPR, tm = 60 sec,
Partial Discharge < 5 pC)
1590
896
Method b1
(VIORM x 1.875 = VPR, 100%
Production Test, tm = 1 sec,
Partial Discharge < 5 pC)
1375
1050
After Input and/or Safety Test
Subgroup 2/3
(VIORM x 1.2 = VPR, tm = 60 sec,
Partial Discharge < 5 pC)
1018
672
6000
4000
2
2
>109
>109
VIORM
VPR
VTR
Pollution Degree
(DIN VDE 0110, Table 1)
Insulation Resistance at TS,
VIO = 500 V
RS
Unit
V peak
V peak
V peak

*Note: This isolator is suitable for basic electrical isolation only within the safety limit data. Maintenance of the safety data is
ensured by protective circuits. The Si82xx provides a climate classification of 40/125/21.
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Table 6. IEC Safety Limiting Values1
Max
Symbol
Parameter
Case Temperature
TS
Safety input, output, or
supply current
IS
Device Power
Dissipation2
PD
Test Condition
Min Typ
JA = 140 °C/W (NB SOIC-8),
100 °C (WB SOIC-16),
VI = 5.5 V, TJ = 150 °C, TA = 25 °C
WB
SOIC-16
NB
SOIC-8
Unit
—
—
150
150
°C
—
—
50
40
mA
—
—
1.2
1.2
W
Notes:
1. Maximum value allowed in the event of a failure; also see the thermal derating curve in Figure 4.
2. The Si822x is tested with VO = 24 V, TJ = 150 ºC, CL = 200 pF, input a 2 MHz 50% duty cycle square wave.
Table 7. Thermal Characteristics
Parameter
Safety-Limiting Current (mA)
IC Junction-to-Air Thermal Resistance
Symbol
Min
JA
—
Typ
WB SOIC-16
NB SOIC-8
100
140
Max
Unit
—
ºC/W
60
50
VDDI = 5.5 V
VDDA, VDDB = 24 V
40
30
20
10
0
0
50
100
150
Case Temperature (ºC)
200
Figure 3. (WB SOIC-16) Thermal Derating Curve, Dependence of Safety Limiting Values
with Case Temperature per DIN EN 60747-5-2
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Safety-Limiting Current (mA)
Si8220/21
60
50
VDDI = 5.5 V
VDDA, VDDB = 24 V
40
30
20
10
0
0
50
100
150
Case Temperature (ºC)
200
Figure 4. (NB SOIC-8) Thermal Derating Curve, Dependence of Safety Limiting Values
with Case Temperature per DIN EN 60747-5-2
Table 8. Absolute Maximum Ratings1
Parameter
Storage temperature2
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
TSTG
–65
—
+150
C
–40
—
+125
C
Operating temperature
Output supply voltage
VDD
–0.6
—
30
V
Output voltage
VO
–0.5
—
VDD + 0.5
V
Output current drive
IO
—
—
10
mA
IF(AVG)
–100
—
30
V
Lead solder temperature (10 s)
—
—
260
C
Maximum Isolation Voltage (1 s) NB SOIC-8
—
—
4250
VRMS
Maximum Isolation Voltage (1 s) WB SOIC-16
—
—
6500
VRMS
Input current
Notes:
1. Permanent device damage may occur if the absolute maximum ratings are exceeded. Functional operation should be
restricted to the conditions specified in the operational sections of this data sheet.
2. VDE certifies storage temperature from –40 to 150 °C.
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4. Application Information
4.1. Theory of Operation
The Si8220/21 is a functional upgrade for popular opto-isolated drivers, such as the Avago HPCL-3120, HPCL0302, Toshiba TLP350, and others. The operation of an Si8220/21 channel is analogous to that of an opto coupler,
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 the Si8220/21 is shown
in Figure 5.
Transmitter
Receiver
RF
OSCILLATOR
VDD
LED
Emulator
A
MODULATOR
SemiconductorBased Isolation
Barrier
B
DEMODULATOR
0.5 to 2.5 A
peak
Gnd
Figure 5. 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. See
Figure 6 for more details.
Input Signal
Modulation Signal
Output Signal
Figure 6. Modulation Scheme
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5. Technical Description
5.1. Device Behavior
Truth tables for the Si8220/21 are summarized in Table 9.
Table 9. Si8220/21 Truth Table Summary
Cathode
Anode
Diode Current (IF)
VDD
VO
Comments
X
X
X
< UVLO
L
Device turned off
Hi-Z
X
0
> UVLO
L
Logic low state
X
Hi-Z
0
> UVLO
L
Logic low state
GND
GND
0
> UVLO
L
Logic low state
VF
VF
0
> UVLO
L
Logic low state
GND1
VF
< IF(OFF
> UVLO
L
Logic low state
GND1
VF
> IF(OFF)
> UVLO
H
Logic high state
Note: “X” = don’t care.
5.2. Device Startup
Output VO is held low during power-up until VDD rises above the UVLO+ threshold for a minimum time period of
tSTART. Following this, the output is high when the current flowing from anode to cathode is > IF(ON). Device startup,
normal operation, and shutdown behavior is shown in Figure 7.
UVLO+
UVLO-
VDDHYS
VDD
IF(ON)
IF
tSTART
tPHL
tPLH
tSTART
VO
Figure 7. Si8220/21 Operating Behavior (IF > IF(MIN) when VF > VF(MIN))
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5.3. Under Voltage Lockout (UVLO)
The UVLO circuit unconditionally drives VO low when VDD is below the lockout threshold. Referring to Figures 8
through 11, upon power up, the Si8220/21 is maintained in UVLO until VDD rises above VDDUV+. During power
down, the Si8220/21 enters UVLO when VDD falls below the UVLO threshold plus hysteresis (i.e., VDD < VDDUV+
– VDDHYS).
V DDUV+ (Typ)
3.5
Output Voltage (VO) 10.5
Output Voltage (VO) 10.5
V DDUV+ (Typ)
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.5
Supply Voltage (V DD - V SS) (V)
Figure 8. Si8220/21 UVLO Response (5 V)
9.0
10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5
Figure 10. Si8220/21 UVLO Response (10 V)
V DDUV+ (Typ)
Output Voltage (VO) 10.5
Output Voltage (VO) 10.5
V DDUV+ (Typ)
6.0
9.5
Supply Voltage (V DD - V SS) (V)
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
11.3
9.5 10.0
Figure 9. Si8220/21 UVLO Response (8 V)
11.8
12.3 12.8 13.3 13.8 14.3 14.8 15.3
Supply Voltage (V DD - V SS) (V)
Supply Voltage (V DD - V SS) (V)
Figure 11. Si8220/21 UVLO Response (12.5 V)
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6. Applications
6.1. Power Supply Connections
VSS can be biased at, above, or below ground as long as the voltage on VDD with respect to VSS is a maximum of
24 V. VDD decoupling capacitors should be placed as close to the package pins as possible. The optimum values
for these capacitors depend on load current and the distance between the chip and its power source. It is
recommended that 0.1 and 10 µF bypass capacitors be used to reduce high-frequency noise and maximize
performance.
6.2. Layout Considerations
It is most important to minimize ringing in the drive path and noise on the VDD lines. Care must be taken to
minimize parasitic inductance in these paths by locating the Si8220/21 as close to the device it is driving as
possible. In addition, the VDD 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 VDD planes
for power devices and small signal components provides the best overall noise performance.
6.3. Power Dissipation Considerations
Proper system design must assure that the Si8220/21 operates within safe thermal limits across the entire load
range. The Si8220/21 total power dissipation is the sum of the power dissipated by bias supply current, internal
switching losses, and power delivered to the load, as shown in Equation 1.
2
2
P D =  V F   I F  +  V DD   I QOUT  +  C int   V DD   F  + 2  C L   V DD   F 
where:
P D is the total Si8220 device power dissipation (W)
I F is the diode current (10 mA max)
V F is the diode anode voltage (2.8 V max)
I QOUT is the driver maximum bias curent (5 mA)
C int is the internal parasitic capacitance (370 pF)
V DD is the driver-side supply voltage (24 V max)
F is the switching frequency (Hz)
Equation 1.
The maximum allowable power dissipation for the Si8220/21 is a function of the package thermal resistance,
ambient temperature, and maximum allowable junction temperature, as shown in Equation 2.
T jmax – T A
P D  MAX   -------------------------- ja
where:
P D  MAX  is the maximum allowable Si8220/21 power dissipation (W)
T jmax is the Si8220/21 maximum junction temperature (145 °C)
T A is the ambient temperature (°C)
 ja is the Si8220/21 package junction-to-air thermal resistance (125 °C/W)
Equation 2.
Substituting values for PD(MAX), Tjmax, TA, and ja into Equation 2 results in a maximum allowable total power
dissipation of 0.95 W. The maximum allowable load is found by substituting this limit and the appropriate datasheet
values from Table 1 on page 4 into Equation 1 and simplifying. The result is Equation 3, where VF = 2.8 V,
IF = 10 mA, and VDD = 18 V.
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–3
– 10
1.35  10
C L  max  = ------------------------------ – 1.85  10
F
where:
C L  max  is the maximum load (pF) allowable at switching frequency F
Equation 3.
A graph of Equation 3 is shown in Figure 12. Each point along the load line in this graph represents the package
dissipation-limited value of CL for the corresponding switching frequency.
Load (pF)
10,000
1,000
100
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
Frequency (KHz)
Figure 12. Maximum Load vs. Switching Frequency
6.4. Input Circuit Design
Opto driver manufacturers typically recommend the circuits shown in Figures 13 and 14. These circuits are
specifically designed to improve opto-coupler input common-mode rejection and increase noise immunity.
OPTO DRIVER
Vdd
1 N/C
R1
2 ANODE
3 CATHODE
Control
Input
Open Drain or
Collector
4 N/C
Figure 13. Opto Driver Input Circuit
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Vdd
OPTO DRIVER
1 N/C
2 ANODE
Control
Input
Q1
3 CATHODE
R1
4 N/C
Figure 14. High CMR Opto Driver Input Circuit
The optically-coupled driver circuit of Figure 13 turns the LED on when the control input is high. However, internal
capacitive coupling from the LED to the power and ground conductors can momentarily force the LED into its off
state when the anode and cathode inputs are subjected to a high common-mode transient. The circuit shown in
Figure 14 addresses this issue by using a value of R1 sufficiently low to overdrive the LED, ensuring it remains on
during an input common-mode transient. Q1 shorts the LED off in the low output state, again increasing commonmode transient immunity. Some opto driver applications also recommend reverse-biasing the LED when the
control input is off to prevent coupled noise from energizing the LED.
The Si8220/21 can be used with the input circuits shown in Figures 13 and 14; however, some applications will
require increasing the value of R1 in order to limit IF to a maximum of 10 mA. The Si8220/21 propagation delay and
output drive do not change for values of IF between IF(MIN) and IF(MAX). New designs should consider the input
circuit configurations of Figure 15, which are more efficient than those of Figures 13 and 14. As shown, S1
represents any suitable switch, such as a BJT or MOSFET, analog transmission gate, processor I/O, etc. Also, note
that the Si8220/21 input can be driven from the I/O port of any MCU or FPGA capable of sourcing a minimum of
5 mA (see Figure 15C).
+5V
+5V
Si8220/21
Control
Input
1
N/C
2
ANODE
3
CATHODE
4
N/C
R1
Si8220/21
Si8220/21
1
N/C
2
ANODE
1
N/C
2
ANODE
S1
See Text
3
Control
Input
S1
R1
4
MCU I/O
Port pin
3 CATHODE
CATHODE
R1
N/C
4 N/C
See Text
A
B
Figure 15. Si8220/21 Other Input Circuit Configurations
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6.5. Parametric Differences between Si8220/21 and
HCPL-0302 and HCPL-3120 Opto Drivers
The Si8220/21 is designed to directly replace HCPL-3120 and similar opto drivers. Parametric differences are
summarized in Table 10 below.
Table 10. Parametric Differences of Si8220 vs. HCPL-3120
Parameter
Si8220
HCPL-3120
Units
24
30
V
5 to 20
7 to 16
mA
–0.6 to +1.6
–0.3 to +0.8
V
0.5
–5
V
UVLO threshold (rising)
5.8 to 13.8
11.0 to 13.5
V
UVLO threshold (falling)
5.5 to 12.8
9.7 to 12.0
V
0.28 to 1
1.6
V
20
100
ns
Max supply voltage
ON state forward input current
OFF state input voltage
Max reverse input voltage
UVLO hysteresis
Rise/fall time into 10  in series with 10 nF
Table 11. Parametric Differences of Si8221 vs. HCPL-0302
Parameter
Si8221
HCPL-0302
Units
24
30
V
5 to 20
7 to 16
mA
–0.6 to +1.6
–0.3 to +0.8
V
0.5
–5
V
UVLO threshold (rising)
5.8 to 13.8
11.0 to 13.5
V
UVLO threshold (falling)
5.5 to 12.8
9.7 to 12.0
V
0.28 to 1
1.6
V
20
100
ns
Max supply voltage
ON state forward input current
OFF state input voltage
Max reverse input voltage
UVLO hysteresis
Rise/fall time into 10  in series with 10 nF
6.5.1. Supply Voltage and UVLO
The supply voltage of the Si8220/21 is limited to 24 V, and the UVLO voltage thresholds are scaled accordingly.
This will not be an issue for opto replacement applications operating with supply voltages of 24 V and below.
6.5.2. Input Diode Differences
The Si8220/21 input circuit requires less current and has twice the off-state noise margin compared to opto drivers.
However, high CMR opto driver designs that overdrive the LED (see Figure 14) may require increasing the value of
R1 to limit input current to 10 mA max. In addition, there is no benefit in driving the Si8220/21 input diode into
reverse bias when in the off state. Consequently, opto driver circuits using this technique should either leave the
negative bias circuitry unpopulated or modify the circuitry (e.g. add a clamp diode) to ensure that the anode pin of
the Si8220/21 is no more than -0.8 V with respect to the cathode when reverse-biased.
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6.6. RF Radiated Emissions
The Si822x family uses an RF carrier frequency of approximately 700 MHz. This results in a small amount of
radiated emissions at this frequency and its harmonics. The radiation is not from the IC chip but, rather, is due to a
small amount of RF energy driving the isolated ground planes, which can act as a dipole antenna.
The unshielded Si822x evaluation board passes FCC Class B (Part 15) requirements. Table 12 shows measured
emissions compared to FCC requirements. Note that the data reflects worst-case conditions where all inputs are
tied to logic 1 and the RF transmitters are fully active.
Radiated emissions can be reduced if the circuit board is enclosed in a shielded enclosure or if the PCB is a less
efficient antenna.
Table 12. Radiated Emissions (Preliminary)
Frequency (MHz)
Measured (dBµV/m)
FCC Spec (dBµV/m)
Compared to Spec (dB)
712
29
37
–8
1424
39
54
–15
2136
42
54
–12
2848
43
54
–11
4272
44
54
–10
4984
44
54
–10
5696
44
54
–10
6.7. RF, Magnetic, and Common Mode Transient Immunity
The Si8220/21 families have very high common mode transient immunity while transmitting data. This is typically
measured by applying a square pulse with very fast rise/fall times between the isolated grounds. Measurements
show no failures at 30 kV/µs (minimum). During a high surge event, the output may glitch low for up to 20–30 ns,
but the output corrects immediately after the surge event.
The Si8220/21 families pass the industrial requirements of CISPR24 for RF immunity of 10 V/m using an
unshielded evaluation board. As shown in Figure 16, the isolated ground planes form a parasitic dipole antenna.
The PCB should be laid-out to not act as an efficient antenna for the RF frequency of interest. RF susceptibility is
also significantly reduced when the end system is housed in a metal enclosure, or otherwise shielded.
The Si8220/21 digital isolator can be used in close proximity to large motors and various other magnetic-field
producing equipment. In theory, data transmission errors can occur if the magnetic field is too large and the field is
too close to the isolator. However, in actual use, the Si8220/21 devices provide extremely high immunity to external
magnetic fields and have been independently evaluated to withstand magnetic fields of at least 1000 A/m
according to the IEC 61000-4-8 and IEC 61000-4-9 specifications.
GND1
Isolator
GND2
Dipole
Antenna
Figure 16. Dipole Antenna
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7. Pin Descriptions (Narrow-Body SOIC)
NC
ANODE
CATHODE
NC
Si8220/21
8
1
7
2
6
3
5
4
VDD
VO
VO
VSS
Top View
Figure 17. Pin Configuration
Table 13. Pin Descriptions (Narrow-Body SOIC)
Pin
Name
1
NC
2
ANODE
3
Description
No connect.
Anode of LED emulator. VO follows the signal applied to this input with respect to the
CATHODE input.
CATHODE Cathode of LED emulator. VO follows the signal applied to ANODE with respect to this input.
4
NC
No connect.
5
VSS
External MOSFET source connection and ground reference for VDD. This terminal is typically
connected to ground but may be tied to a negative or positive voltage.
6
VO
Output signal. Pins 6 and 7 are connected together internally.
7
VO
Output signal. Pins 6 and 7 are connected together internally.
8
VDD
Output-side power supply input referenced to VSS (24 V max).
*Note: No Connect. These pins are not internally connected.
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8. Pin Descriptions (Wide-Body SOIC)
Si8220
CATHODE
NC
NC
ANODE
NC
NC
CATHODE
NC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
VSS
VDD
NC
VO
NC
NC
NC
VSS
Top View
Table 14. Pin Descriptions (Wide-Body SOIC)
Pin
1,7
Name
Description
CATHODE Cathode of LED emulator. VO follows the signal applied to ANODE with respect to this
input.
2,3,5,6,8,
10,11,12,
14
NC*
No connect.
4
ANODE
Anode of LED emulator. VO follows the signal applied to this input with respect to the
CATHODE input.
9,16
VSS
External MOSFET source connection and ground reference for VDD. This terminal is
typically connected to ground but may be tied to a negative or positive voltage.
13
VO
Output signal.
15
VDD
Output-side power supply input referenced to VSS (24 V max).
*Note: No Connect. These pins are not internally connected.
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9. Ordering Guide
Not all possible device configuration options and their corresponding ordering part numbers (OPN) are included in
the Ordering Guide table. However, if there is a specific device configuration of interest that is currently not listed in
the Ordering Guide table, please contact your local Silicon Labs sales representative, or go to the Silicon Labs
Technical Support web page at https://www.silabs.com/support/pages/contacttechnicalsupport.aspx and register to
submit a request to create your specific device configuration and OPN.
Si82CIUV-R-TPn
ISOdriver Product
Input Configuration (2 = Opto-input)
Peak Output Current (0=2.5A, 1=0.5A)
UVLO* level (A=5V, B=8V, C=10V, D=12.5V)
Insulation Rating (A=1kV,B=2.5kV,C=3.75kV,D=5kV)
Product Revision
Temp Range (I=-40 to +125C)
Package Type (S=SOIC)
Package Extension (1=Narrow Body)
*UVLO= Under Voltage Lock Out
Figure 18. Si8220/21 OPN Naming Convention
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Table 15. Si8220/21 Ordering Guide*
Ordering Options
New Ordering
Part Number
(OPN)
Input
Configuration
Si8220BB-A-IS
Peak Output
Current
(Cross Reference)
UVLO
Voltage
Insulation
Rating
Temp Range
Pkg Type
Opto input
2.5 A
(HCPL-3120)
8V
default
2.5 kVrms
–40 to +125 °C
SOIC-8
Si8220CB-A-IS
Opto input
2.5 A
(HCPL-3120)
10 V
2.5 kVrms
–40 to +125 °C
SOIC-8
Si8220DB-A-IS
Opto input
2.5 A
(HCPL-3120)
12.5 V
2.5 kVrms
–40 to +125 °C
SOIC-8
Si8220BD-A-IS
Opto input
2.5 A
(HCPL-3120)
8V
default
5.0 kVrms
–40 to +125 °C
WB SOIC-16
Si8220CD-A-IS
Opto input
2.5 A
(HCPL-3120)
10 V
5.0 kVrms
–40 to +125 °C
WB SOIC-16
Si8220DD-A-IS
Opto input
2.5 A
(HCPL-3120)
12.5 V
5.0 kVrms
–40 to +125 °C
WB SOIC-16
Si8221CC-A-IS
Opto input
0.5 A
(HCPL-0302)
10 V
3.75 kVrms
–40 to +125 °C
SOIC-8
Si8221DC-A-IS
Opto input
0.5 A
(HCPL-0302)
12.5 V
3.75 kVrms
–40 to +125 °C
SOIC-8
*Note: All packages are RoHS-compliant. Moisture sensitivity level is MSL3 with peak reflow temperature of 260 °C according to
the JEDEC industry standard classifications and peak solder temperature.
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10. Package Outline: 8-Pin Narrow Body SOIC
Figure 19 illustrates the package details for the Si822x. Table 16 lists the values for the dimensions shown in the
illustration.

Figure 19. 8-pin Small Outline Integrated Circuit (SOIC) Package
Table 16. Package Diagram Dimensions
Symbol
Millimeters
Min
Max
A
1.35
1.75
A1
0.10
0.25
A2
1.40 REF
1.55 REF
B
0.33
0.51
C
0.19
0.25
D
4.80
5.00
E
3.80
4.00
e
1.27 BSC
H
5.80
6.20
h
0.25
0.50
L
0.40
1.27

0
8
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11. Land Pattern: 8-Pin Narrow Body SOIC
Figure 20 illustrates the recommended land pattern details for the Si822x in an 8-pin narrow-body SOIC. Table 17
lists the values for the dimensions shown in the illustration.
Figure 20. PCB Land Pattern: 8-Pin Narrow Body SOIC
Table 17. PCM Land Pattern Dimensions (8-Pin Narrow Body SOIC)
Dimension
Feature
(mm)
C1
Pad Column Spacing
5.40
E
Pad Row Pitch
1.27
X1
Pad Width
0.60
Y1
Pad Length
1.55
Notes:
1. This Land Pattern Design is based on IPC-7351 pattern SOIC127P600X173-8N 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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12. Package Outline: 16-Pin Wide Body SOIC
Figure 21 illustrates the package details for the Si822x Digital Isolator. Table 18 lists the values for the dimensions
shown in the illustration.
Figure 21. 16-Pin Wide Body SOIC
Table 18. Package Diagram Dimensions
Millimeters
Symbol
Min
Max
A
—
2.65
A1
0.1
0.3
D
10.3 BSC
E
10.3 BSC
E1
7.5 BSC
b
0.31
0.51
c
0.20
0.33
e
1.27 BSC
h
0.25
0.75
L
0.4
1.27

0°
7°
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13. Land Pattern: 16-Pin Wide-Body SOIC
Figure 22 illustrates the recommended land pattern details for the Si822x in a 16-pin wide-body SOIC. Table 19
lists the values for the dimensions shown in the illustration.
Figure 22. 16-Pin SOIC Land Pattern
Table 19. 16-Pin Wide Body SOIC Land Pattern Dimensions
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
Notes:
1. This Land Pattern Design is based on IPC-7351 pattern SOIC127P1032X265-16AN
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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