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SKYPER 42 R
Absolute Maximum Ratings
SKYPER
®
IGBT Driver Core
Symbol
Conditions
Vs
Supply voltage primary
ViH
Input signal voltage (HIGH)
ViL
Input signal voltage (LOW)
GND - 0.3
V
IoutPEAK
Output peak current
30
A
IoutAVmax
Output average current
150
mA
fmax
Max. switching frequency
100
kHz
VCE
Collector emitter voltage sense across
the IGBT
1700
V
dv/dt
Rate of rise and fall of voltage
secondary to primary side
100
kV/µs
4000
V
1500
V
1500
V
Ω
Visol IO
SKYPER 42 R
Visol12
Features
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
VisolPD
Two output channels
Integrated potential free power supply
Under voltage protection
Drive interlock top / bottom
Dynamic short cirucit protection
Shut down input
Failure management
UL recognized, ROHS
IEC 60068-1 (climate) 40/085/56, no
condensation and no dripping water
permitted, non-corrosive, climate class
3K3 acc. EN60721
Typical Applications*
• Driver for IGBT modules in bridge
circuits in industrial application
• DC bus voltage up to 1200V
Footnotes
Isolation test voltage with external high
voltage diode
The isolation test is not performed as a
series test at SEMIKRON
The driver power can be expanded to 50µC
with external boost capacitors
Isolation coordination in compliance with
EN50178 PD2
Operating temperature is real ambient
temperature around the driver core
Degree of protection: IP00
Isolation test voltage input - output (AC,
rms, 2s)
Partial discharge extinction voltage,
rms, QPD ≤ 10pC
Isolation test voltage output 1 - output 2
(AC, rms, 2s)
Values
Unit
16
V
Vs + 0.3
V
RGon min
Minimum rating for external RGon
0.8
RGoff min
Minimum rating for external RGoff
0.8
Ω
Qout/pulse
Max. rating for output charge per pulse
50
µC
Top
Operating temperature
-40 ... 85
°C
Tstg
Storage temperature
-40 ... 85
°C
Characteristics
Symbol
Conditions
min.
Vs
Supply voltage primary side
14.4
IS0
Supply current primary (no load)
typ.
max.
15
15.6
125
Supply current primary side (max.)
Unit
V
mA
800
mA
12.3
V
Vi
Input signal voltage on / off
VIT+
Input treshold voltage HIGH
VIT-
input threshold voltage (LOW)
RIN
Input resistance (switching/HALT
signal)
10
kΩ
VG(on)
Turn on output voltage
15
V
VG(off)
Turn off output voltage
-8
V
fASIC
Asic system switching frequency
8
MHz
td(on)IO
Input-output turn-on propagation time
1.1
µs
td(off)IO
Input-output turn-off propagation time
1.1
µs
td(err)
Error input-output propagation time
15 / 0
4.6
V
V
2.3
µs
tpERRRESET Error reset time
9
µs
tTD
Top-Bot interlock dead time
2
µs
Cps
Coupling capacitance prim sec
3
pF
w
weight
g
MTBF
2.1
106h
This is an electrostatic discharge sensitive device (ESDS), international standard IEC 60747-1,
Chapter IX
* The specifications of our components may not be considered as an assurance of component
characteristics. Components have to be tested for the respective application. Adjustments may
be necessary. The use of SEMIKRON products in life support appliances and systems is
subject to prior specification and written approval by SEMIKRON. We therefore strongly
recommend prior consultation of our staff.
Driver Core
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Technical Explanations
Revision
Status:
Prepared by:
07
Johannes Krapp
This Technical Explanation is valid for the following parts:
part number:
date code (YYWW):
L5054301
>CW28/2014
Related Documents:
title:
Data Sheet SKYPER 42 R
SKYPER® 42 R
Content
1.
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 2
2.
2.1.
2.2.
Application and Handling Instructions .......................................................................................... 3
General Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 3
Mechanical Instructions .................................................................................................................... 4
3.
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
3.5.
3.6.
3.7.
3.8.
3.9.
Driver Interface .............................................................................................................................. 6
Controller Interface – Primary Side Pinning ....................................................................................... 6
Controller Interface – Primary Side Connection .................................................................................. 7
Module interface – Secondary Side................................................................................................... 8
Module interface – Secondary Side Connection ................................................................................. 9
Power supply - Primary .................................................................................................................. 10
Gate driver signals – Primary.......................................................................................................... 10
Shut Down Input (SDI) - Primary ..................................................................................................... 11
Gate resistors - Secondary ............................................................................................................. 11
External Boost Capacitors (BC) -Secondary .................................................................................... 12
4.
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
4.4.
4.5.
Protection features ...................................................................................................................... 12
Failure Management ...................................................................................................................... 12
Under Voltage Protection of driver power supply (UVP) .................................................................... 13
Short Pulse Suppression (SPS) ...................................................................................................... 13
Dead Time generation (Interlock TOP / BOT) (DT) ........................................................................... 13
Dynamic Short Circuit Protection by VCEsat monitoring (DSCP) ....................................................... 14
5.
5.1.
5.2.
Electrical Characteristic............................................................................................................... 16
Driver Performance ........................................................................................................................ 16
Insulation ...................................................................................................................................... 16
6.
Environmental Conditions ........................................................................................................... 17
7.
Marking ........................................................................................................................................ 18
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Please note:
Unless otherwise specified, all values in this technical explanation are typical values. Typical values are the average values expected in
large quantities and are provided for information purposes only . These values can and do vary in different applications. All operating
parameters should be validated by user’s technical experts for each application.
1. Introduction
The SKYPER 42 core constitutes an interface between IGBT modules and the controller. This core is a half
bridge driver. Basic functions for driving, potential separation and protection are integrated in the driver. Thus it
can be used to build up a driver solution for IGBT modules. SKYPER 42 R is developed for systems in the
power range of 1 MVA – 8 MVA.
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Two output channels
Up to 50 µC gate charge
Integrated potential free power supply for the secondary side
Short Pulse Suppression (SPS)
Under Voltage Protection (UVP)
Drive interlock (dead time) top / bottom (DT)
Dynamic Short Circuit Protection (DSCP) by VCE monitoring and direct
switch off
Shut Down Input (SDI)
UL recognized, ROHS
Failure Management
Expandable by External Boost Capacitors (BC)
DC bus voltage up to 1200V
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SKYPER 42 R
Block diagram of SKYPER 42 R
Error Processing TOP
SEC_TOP_VCE_CFG
- VCE monitoring
SEC_TOP_VCE_IN
SEC_TOP_IGBT_ON
Power Driver
TOP
PRIM_nERROR_IN
PRIM_nERROR_OUT
SEC_TOP_15P
SEC_TOP_8N
PRIM_TOP_IN
PRIM_BOT_IN
SEC_TOP_IGBT_OFF
Signal Processing:
- short pulse suppression
- drive interlock top / bottom
- under voltage protection
- error latch / output / input
PRIM_PWR_15P
DC/DC converter control
Power
Supply
TOP
SEC_TOP_GND
Power
Supply
BOT
SEC_BOT_VCE_CFG
SEC_BOT_VCE_IN
PRIM_PWR_GND
Power Driver
SEC_BOT_IGBT_ON
BOT
SEC_BOT_IGBT_OFF
SEC_BOT_15P
Error Processing BOT
- VCE monitoring
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SEC_BOT_GND
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2. Application and Handling Instructions
2.1. General Instructions
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Please provide for static discharge protection during handling. As long as the driver is not completely
assembled, the input terminals have to be short-circuited. Persons working with devices have to wear a
grounded bracelet. Any synthetic floor coverings must not be statically chargeable. Even during
transportation the input terminals have to be short-circuited using, for example, conductive rubber.
Worktables have to be grounded. The same safety requirements apply to MOSFET- and IGBT-modules.
When first operating a newly developed circuit, SEMIKRON recommends to apply low collector voltage and
load current in the beginning and to increase these values gradually, observing the turn-off behaviour of the
free-wheeling diode and the turn-off voltage spikes generated across the IGBT. An oscillographic control will
be necessary. Additionally, the case temperature of the module has to be monitored. When the circuit works
correctly under rated operation conditions, short-circuit testing may be done, starting again with low collector
voltage.
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2.2. UL specified remarks
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The equipment shall be installed in compliance with the mounting and spacing requirements of the end-use
application.
SKYPER 32 shall be supplied by an isolated limited voltage / limited current source or a Class 2 source.
The 15 A peak rating is an instantaneous peak rating only.
These devices do not incorporate solid-state motor overload protection. The need for overload protection
and over-current protection devices shall be determined in the end-use product.
These devices have not been evaluated to over-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature control, and
may need to be subjected to the applicable end-product tests.
Temperature and tests shall be considered in the end use. Due to the limited current source, only the effect
of heat generating components in this device on adjacent components in the end product needs to be
considered.
Connectors have not been evaluated field wiring; all connections are to be factory wired only.
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2.3. Mechanical Instructions
Dimensions – 69 x 80 x 19 + Holes – bottom view
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For integrating the SKYPER 42 R driver core in to an inverter system an adaptor board has to be built.
SEMIKRON offers a wide range of adaptor boards, e.g. for SEMiX, Semitrans or SKiM modules.
SEMIKRON offers in addition a customer specific adaptor board on demand. Please contact your
responsible sales for further information.
Adaptor boards for SKYPER 42 R
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SKYPER 42 R can be plugged or soldered on the adaptor board.
Soldering Hints
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The temperature of the solder must not exceed 260°C, and solder time must not exceed 10 seconds.
The ambient temperature must not exceed the specified maximum storage temperature of the driver.
The solder joints should be in accordance to IPC A 610 Revision D (or later) - Class 3 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) to
ensure an optimal connection between driver core and printed circuit board.
The driver is not suited for hot air reflow or infrared reflow processes.
Use of Support Posts
The connection between driver core and printed circuit
board should be mechanical reinforced by using support
posts.
The driver board has got three holes for supports posts.
Using support posts with external screw thread improves
mechanical assembly.
Product information of suitable support posts and
distributor contact information is available at e.g.
http://www.richco-inc.com or http://www.ettinger.de.
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3. Driver Interface
Controller Interface – Primary Side Pinning
Connector X10, X11 (RM2,54, 10pin)
2,54
Connectors
SQ 0,64
8,13 ±0,2
3.1.
2,54
±0,25mm unless otherwise noted
PIN
Signal
X10:01
Reserved
X10:02
Reserved
Function
Specification
LOW = NO ERROR; open
collector output; max. 30V / 15mA
(external pull up resistor
necessary)
X10:03
PRIM_nERROR_OUT
ERROR output
X10:04
PRIM_nERROR_IN
ERROR input
5V logic; LOW active;
High Max = 3,8V;
Low Min = 1,5V;
X10:05
PRIM_PWR_GND
GND for power supply and GND for digital signals
X10:06
PRIM_PWR_GND
GND for power supply and GND for digital signals
X10:07
PRIM_TOP_IN
Switching signal input (TOP switch)
Digital 15 V; 10 kOhm impedance;
LOW = TOP switch off;
HIGH = TOP switch on
X10:08
PRIM_BOT_IN
Switching signal input (BOTTOM switch)
Digital 15 V; 10 kOhm impedance;
LOW = BOT switch off;
HIGH = BOT switch on
X10:09
PRIM_PWR_15P
Drive core power supply
X10:10
PRIM_PWR_15P
Drive core power supply
X11:01,
02, 05-08
X11:03,
04,09,10
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Stabilised +15V ±4%
Stabilised +15V ±4%
Reserved
PRIM_PWR_GND
GND for power supply and GND for digital signals
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3.2.
Controller Interface – Primary Side Connection
Application example
USER INTERFACE
SKYPER 42 R
+15V
Error Out. Open Collector X10:03
+5V
Error input 5V logic X10:04
GND X10:05
GND X10:06
Input TOP, 15V
X10:07
Input BOT, 15V
X10:08
X
1
0
10kΩ
Signal Processing:
- short pulse suppression
- drive interlock top / bottom
- under voltage protection
- error latch / output
PS X10:09
PS X10:10
GND X11:03
GND X11:04
GND X11:09
GND X11:10
X
1
1
DC/DC converter control
Pins X10:01-02 and X11:01-02; X11:05-08 are reserved. Do not connect. Non binding recommendation for: R ERROR=4,75kΩ; CFILTER=1nF.
 A capacitor is connected to the input of the gate driver to obtain high noise immunity. With current limited line
drivers, this capacitor can cause a small delay of a few ns. The capacitors have to be placed as close to the
gate driver interface as possible.
 Signal cable should be placed as far away as possible from power terminals, power cables, ground cables,
DC-link capacitors and all other noise sources.
 Control signal cable should not run parallel to power cable. The minimum distance between control signal
cable and power cable should be 30cm and the cables should cross vertically only.
 It is recommended that all cables be kept close to ground (e.g. heat sink or the likes).
 In noise intensive applications, it is recommended that shielded cables or fibre optic interfaces be used to
improve noise immunity.
 Use a low value capacitor (1nF) between signal and power supply ground of the gate driver for differentialmode noise suppression.
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Module interface – Secondary Side
Connector X100 / X200 (RM2,54, 10pin)
2,54
Connectors
SQ 0,64
8,13 ±0,2
3.3.
2,54
±0,25mm unless otherwise noted
PIN
Signal
Function
X100:01
SEC_TOP_VCE_CFG
Input reference voltage adjustment for Vce monitoring TOP
X100:02
SEC_TOP_VCE_IN
Input V CE monitoring TOP
X100:03
SEC_TOP_15P
Output power supply for external buffer capacitors
Stabilised +15V
X100:04
SEC_TOP_15P
Output power supply for external buffer capacitors
Stabilised +15V
X100:05
SEC_TOP_GND
GND for power supply and GND for digital signals
X100:06
SEC_TOP_IGBT_ON
Switch on signal TOP IGBT
X100:07
SEC_TOP_GND
GND for power supply and GND for digital signals
X100:08
SEC_TOP_IGBT_OFF
Switch off signal TOP IGBT
X100:09
SEC_TOP_8N
Output power supply for external buffer capacitors
Stabilised -7V
X100:10
SEC_TOP_8N
Output power supply for external buffer capacitors
Stabilised -7V
X200:01
SEC_BOT_VCE_CFG
Input reference voltage adjustment for Vce monitoring BOT
X200:02
SEC_BOT_VCE_IN
Input V CE monitoring BOT
X200:03
SEC_BOT_15P
Output power supply for external buffer capacitors
Stabilised +15V
X200:04
SEC_BOT_15P
Output power supply for external buffer capacitors
Stabilised +15V
X200:05
SEC_BOT_GND
GND for power supply and GND for digital signals
X200:06
SEC_BOT_IGBT_ON
Switch on signal BOT IGBT
X200:07
SEC_BOT_GND
GND for power supply and GND for digital signals
X200:08
SEC_BOT_IGBT_OFF
Switch off signal BOT IGBT
X200:09
SEC_BOT_8N
Output power supply for external buffer capacitors
Stabilised -7V
X200:10
SEC_BOT_8N
Output power supply for external buffer capacitors
Stabilised -7V
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3.4.
Module interface – Secondary Side Connection
Application example
SKYPER 42 R
USER INTERFACE
X100:01 Reference for VCE
X100:02 Input VCE
Error Processing TOP
X100:03;04 PS for BC,+15V
- VCE monitoring
18,2k
Power Driver
TOP
337pF
X X100:05 GND
1 X100:06 Switch on
0
X100:07 GND
0
X100:08 Switch off
Power
Supply
TOP
RGON
RGOFF
10k
16µF
16µF
X100:09;10 PS for BC,-7V
Power
Supply
BOT
X200:01 Reference for VCE
X200:02 Input VCE
X200:03;04 PS for BC,+15V
18,2k
Power Driver
BOT
337pF
X X200:05 GND
2
X200:06 Switch on
0
0 X200:07 GND
RGON
RGOFF
X200:08 Switch off
10k
Error Processing BOT
16µF
- VCE monitoring
16µF
X200:09;10 PS for BC,-7V
Application example for 1200V IGBT, V CEref=6,7V, t BL=2,3µs, Qout/pulse = 4µC.
 Any parasitic inductances within the DC-link have to be minimized. Overvoltages may be absorbed by C- or
RCD-snubbers between main terminals (plus and minus) of the power module.
 Make power patterns short and thick to reduce stray inductance and stray resistance.
 The connecting leads between gate driver and IGBT module must be kept as short as possible (max. 20cm).
 Gate wiring for top and bottom IGBT or other phases must not be bundled together.
 It is recommended that a 10kΩ resistor (RGE) be placed between the gate and emitter. If wire connection is
used, do not place the RGE between printed circuit board and IGBT module. RGE has to be placed very close
to the IGBT module.
 Use a suppressor diode (back-to-back Zener diode) between gate and emitter. The diode has to be placed
very close to the IGBT module.
 The use of a capacitor (CGE) between gate and emitter can be advantageous, even for high-power IGBT
modules and parallel operation. The CGE should be approximately 10% of the CGE of the IGBT used. The
CGE has to be placed very close to the IGBT module.
 Current loops must be avoided.
 External boost capacitors must be placed as close to the gate driver as possible in order to minimize parasitic
inductance.
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3.5.
Power supply - Primary
Requirements of the auxiliary power supply
Regulated power supply
+15V ±4%
Maximum rise time of auxiliary power supply
150ms
Power on reset completed after
56ms
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3.6.
Please note:
Do not apply switching
signals during power on
reset.
The same power supply used for SKYPER 32 can be taken
The supplying switched mode power supply may not be turned-off for a short time as consequence of
its current limitation. Its output characteristic needs to be considered. Switched mode power supplies
with fold-back characteristic or hiccup-mode can create problems if no sufficient over current margin is
available. The voltage has to rise continuously.
If the power supply is able to provide a higher current, a peak current will flow in the first instant to
charge up the input capacitances on the driver. Its peak current value will be limited by the power
supply and the effective impedances (e.g. distribution lines), only.
The driver error signal PRIM_nERROR_OUT is operational after 56ms. Without any error present, the
error signal will be reset.
To assure a high level of system safety the TOP and BOT signal inputs should stay in a defined state
(OFF state, LOW) during driver turn-on time. Only after the end of the power-on-reset, IGBT switching
operation shall be permitted.
Gate driver signals – Primary
The signal transfer to each IGBT is made with pulse transformers, used for switching on and switching off of the
IGBT. The inputs have a Schmitt Trigger characteristic and a positive / active high logic (input HIGH = IGBT on;
input LOW = IGBT off).
It is mandatory to use circuits which switch active to +15V and 0V. Pull up and open collector output stages
must not be used for TOP / BOT control signals. It is recommended choosing the line drivers according to the
demanded length of the signal lines. The duty cycle of the driver can be adjusted between 0 – 100%. It is not
permitted to apply switching pulses shorter than 1µs.
TOP / BOT Input
User Side
INPUT TOP
PRIM_TOP_IN
PRIM_BOT_IN
PRIM_PWR_GND
INPUT BOT
C
C
1nF
1nF
GND
A capacitor is connected to the input
to obtain high noise immunity. This
capacitor can cause for current
limited line drivers a little delay of few
ns, which can be neglected. The
capacitors have to be placed as
close as possible to the driver
interface.
PRIM_PWR_GND
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3.7.
Shut Down Input (SDI) - Primary
The shut down input / error input signal can gather error signals of other hardware components for switching off
the IGBT (input HIGH = no turn-off; input LOW = turn-off).
Connection SDI
Hints
User Side
 A LOW signal at PRIM_nERROR_IN will set the error latch and
force the output PRIM_nERROR_OUT into HIGH state.
Switching pulses from the controller will be ignored.
+5V
Rpull_up_int
3,3K
PRIM_nERROR_IN
C
1nF
 The SDI function can be disabled by no connection or
connecting to 5V.
INPUT ERROR
GND
PRIM_PWR_GND
PRIM_PWR_GND
3.8.
Gate resistors - Secondary
The output transistors of the driver are MOSFETs. The sources of the MOSFETs are separately connected to
external terminals in order to provide setting of the turn-on and turn-off speed of each IGBT by the external
resistors RGon and RGoff . As an IGBT has input capacitance (varying during switching time) which must be
charged and discharged, both resistors will dictate what time must be taken to do this. The final value of the
resistance is difficult to predict, because it depends on many parameters as DC link voltage, stray inductance of
the circuit, switching frequency and type of IGBT.
Connection RGon, RGoff
Application Hints
 The gate resistor influences the switching time, switching losses,
dv/dt behaviour, etc. and has to be selected very carefully. The
gate resistor has to be optimized according to the specific
application.
 By increasing RGon the turn-on speed will decrease. The reverse
peak current of the free-wheeling diode will diminish.
User Side
RGon
TOP
 By increasing RGoff the turn-off speed of the IGBT will decrease.
The inductive peak over voltage during turn-off will diminish.
SEC_TOP_IGBT_ON
SEC_TOP_IGBT_OFF
RGoff
RGE
10K
SEC_TOP_GND
Load
 In order to ensure locking of the IGBT even when the driver
supply voltage is turned off, a resistance (RGE) has to be
integrated.
BOT
 Tpically, IGBT modules with a large current rating will be driven
with smaller gate resistors and vice versa.
SEC_TOP_GND
RGon
SEC_BOT_IGBT_ON
SEC_BOT_IGBT_OFF
RGoff
SEC_BOT_GND
SEC_BOT_GND
RGE
10K
 Te value of gate resistors will be between the value indicated in
the IGBT data sheet and roughly twice this value.
 In most applications, the turn-on gate resistor RG(on) is
 smaller than the turn-off gate resistor RG(off).
 Depending on the individual parameters, RG(off) can be roughly
twice the RG(on) value.
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Place the gate resistances for turn-on and turn-off close
together.
Please note:
Do not connect the terminals SEC_TOP_IGBT_ON with SEC_TOP_IGBT_OFF and SEC_BOT_IGBT_ON
with SEC_BOT_IGBT_OFF, respectively.
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3.9.
External Boost Capacitors (BC) -Secondary
The rated gate charge of the driver may be increased by additional boost capacitors to drive IGBT with large
gate capacitance.
Connection External Boost Capacitors
Dimensioning of Cboost
User Side
SEC_TOP_PWR_15P
SEC_TOP_PWR_15P
 SKYPER 42 R has internal gate capacitors of 2.5 µC
SEC_TOP_PWR_8N
 Using external capacitors:
4µF = 1µC
SEC_TOP_PWR_8N
Cboost8N
Cboost15P
 The boost capacitors on C15 and C-8 should be chosen with the
same values
SEC_TOP_GND
SEC_TOP_GND
 Please consider the maximum rating four output charge per
pulse of the gate driver.
SEC_BOT_PWR_15P
SEC_BOT_PWR_15P
 The external boost capacitors should be connected as close as
possible to the gate driver and to have low inductance.
SEC_BOT_PWR_8N
SEC_BOT_PWR_8N
Cboost8N
Cboost15P
SEC_BOT_GND
SEC_BOT_GND
4. Protection features
4.1.
Failure Management
Any error detected will set the error latch and force the output PRIM_nERROR_OUT into HIGH state. Switching
pulses from the controller will be ignored. Connected and switched off IGBTs remain turned off. The switched
off IGBTs remain turned off.
The output PRIM_nERROR_OUT is an open collector output. For the error evaluation an external pull-upresistor is necessary pulled-up to the positive operation voltage of the control logic (LOW signal = no error
present, wire break safety is assured).
Open collector error transistor
Application hints
 An external resistor to the controller logic high level is required.
The resistor has to be in the range of V / Imax < Rpull_up < 10kΩ.
User Side
V
 Rest when TOP/BOT signals set to low for t pERRRESET > 9µs
Rpull_up
 PRIM_nERROR_OUT can operate to maximum 30V and can
switch a maximum of 15mA.
PRIM_nERROR_OUT
C
1nF
PRIM_PWR_GND
 Example:
For V = +15V the needed resistor should be in the range
Rpull_up = (15V/15mA) … 10kΩ  1kΩ… 10kΩ.
GND
PRIM_PWR_GND
Please note:
The error output PRIM_ERROR_OUT is not short circuit proof.
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4.2.
Under Voltage Protection of driver power supply (UVP)
The internally detected supply voltage of the driver has an under voltage protection.
Supply voltage
Regulated +15V ±4%
UVP level
Typ 13,5V
If the internally detected supply voltage of the driver falls below this level, the IGBTs will be switched off (IGBT
driving signals set to LOW). The input side switching signals of the driver will be ignored. The error memory will
be set, and the output PRIM_nERROR_OUT changes to the HIGH state.
4.3.
Short Pulse Suppression (SPS)
This circuit suppresses short turn-on and off-pulses of incoming signals. This way the IGBTs are protected
against spurious noise as they can occur due to bursts on the signal lines. Pulses shorter than 625ns are
suppressed and all pulses longer than 750ns get through for 100% probability. Pulses with a length in-between
625ns and 750ns can be either suppressed or get through.
Pulse pattern – SPS
short pulses
PRIM_TOP/BOT_IN (HIGH)
PRIM_TOP/BOT_IN (LOW)
SEC_TOP/BOT_IGBT_ON
SEC_TOP/BOT_IGBT_OFF
4.4.
Dead Time generation (Interlock TOP / BOT) (DT)
The DT circuit prevents, that TOP and BOT IGBT of one half bridge are switched on at the same time ( shoot
through). The dead time is not added to a dead time given by the controller. Thus the total dead time is the
maximum of "built in dead time" and "controller dead time". It is possible to control the driver with one switching
signal and its inverted signal.
Please note:
The generated dead time is fixed at 2 µs and cannot be changed. Please contact your resonsible sales engineer for customization.
Pulse pattern – DT
PRIM_TOP_IN (HIGH)
PRIM_TOP_IN (LOW)

The total propagation delay of the driver is the sum of
interlock dead time (t TD) and driver input output signal
propagation delay (t d(on;off)IO) as shown in the pulse pattern.
Moreover the switching time of the IGBT chip has to be taken
into account (not shown in the pulse pattern).

In case both channel inputs (PRIM_TOP_IN and
PRIM_BOT_IN) are at high level, the IGBTs will be turned off.

If only one channel is switching, there will be no interlock
dead time.
PRIM_BOT_IN (HIGH)
PRIM_BOT_IN (LOW)
SEC_TOP_IGBT_ON
SEC_TOP_IGBT_OFF
SEC_BOT_IGBT_ON
SEC_BOT_IGBT_OFF
td(on;off)IO
tTD
Please note:
No error message will be generated when overlap of switching signals occurs.
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4.5.
Dynamic Short Circuit Protection by VCEsat monitoring (DSCP)
The DSCP monitors the collector-emitter voltage VCE of the IGBT during its on-state.
The reference voltage VCEref may dynamically be adapted to the IGBTs switching behaviour. Immediately after
turn-on of the IGBT, a higher value is effective than in steady state. VCEstat is the steady-state value of VCEref and
is adjusted to the required maximum value for each IGBT by an external resistor RCE. It may not exceed 10V.
The time constant for the delay (exponential shape) of V CEref may be controlled by an external capacitor CCE. It
controls the blanking time tbl which passes after turn-on of the IGBT before the VCEsat monitoring is activated.
Reference Voltage (V CEref) Characteristic
V
15
10
VCEref
VCEstat
5
VCE
VCEsat
0
turn on instant
t
tbl
After tbl has passed, the VCE monitoring will be triggered as soon as VCE > VCEref and will turn off the IGBT. The
error memory will be set, and the output PRIM_nERROR_OUT changes to the HIGH state. Possible failure
modes are shows in the following pictures.
Short circuit during operation
Turn on of IGBT too slow *
Short circuit during turn on
V
V
V
15
15
15
10
10
10
VCE
VCEref
VCEref
VCEref
VCEstat
VCEstat
VCEstat
5
5
5
VCE
VCE
VCEsat
VCEsat
0
0
turn on instant
VCEsat
tbl
t
0
turn on instant
tbl
t
turn on instant
tbl
t
* or adjusted blanking time too short
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Dimensioning of RCE and CCE
For 1200V modules:
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If the DSCP function is not used, for example during the experimental phase, SEC_TOP_VCE_IN must be connected with
SEC_TOP_GND for disabling SCP @ TOP side and SEC_BOT_VCE_IN must be connected with SEC_BOT_GND for disabling SCP @
BOT side.
The high voltage during IGBT off state is blocked by a high voltage diode.
Connection High Voltage Diode
Characteristics
User Side
RVCE
BY203/20S
RCE
CCE

Reverse blocking voltage of the diode shall be higher than the
used IGBT.

Reverse recovery time of the fast diode shall be lower than V CE
rising of the used IGBT.

Forward voltage of the diode: 1,5V @ 2mA forward current
(Tj=25°C).
SEC_TOP_VCE_IN
SEC_TOP_VCE_CFG
SEC_TOP_GND
TOP
SEC_TOP_GND
RVCE
BY203/20S
SEC_BOT_VCE_IN
Load
SEC_BOT_VCE_CFG
RCE
SEC_BOT_GND
A collector series resistance RVCE (1kΩ / 0,4W) must be
connected for 1700V IGBT operation.
CCE
BOT
SEC_BOT_GND
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5. Electrical Characteristic
5.1. Driver Performance
The driver is designed for application with half bridges or single modules and a maximum gate charge per pulse
< 100C (2,5µC on the driver). The charge necessary to switch the IGBT is mainly depending on the IGBT’s chip
size, the DC-link voltage and the gate voltage. This correlation is shown in module datasheets. It should,
however, be considered that the driver is turned on at +15V and turned off at -8V. Therefore, the gate voltage
will change by 22V during each switching procedure. The medium output current of the driver is determined by
the switching frequency and the gate charge.
Calculation Switching Frequency
Maximum Switching Frequency @ different Gate Charges @ Tamb=25°C
100 kHz
Iout AV max
QGE
fmax:
Maximum switching frequency *
Iout AVmax:
Maximum output average current
QGE:
Gate charge of the driven IGBT
* @ Tamb=25°C
80 kHz
switching frequency
fmax 
60 kHz
40 kHz
20 kHz
0 kHz
1 µC
10 µC
gate charge
100 µC
5.2. Insulation
Magnetic transformers are used for insulation between gate driver primary and secondary side. The transformer
set consists of pulse transformers which are used bidirectional for turn-on and turn-off signals of the IGBT and
the error feedback between secondary and primary side, and a DC/DC converter. This converter provides a
potential separation (galvanic separation) and power supply for the two secondary (TOP and BOT) sides of the
driver. Thus, external transformers for external power supply are not required.
Creepage and Clearance Distance
mm
Creepage Distance Primary to Secondary (Reinforced according to EN50178)
12,2
Clearance Distance Primary to Secondary (Reinforced according to EN50178)
8
Creepage Distance Secondary to Secondary (according to EN50178)
6,1
Clearance Distance Secondary to Secondary (according to EN50178)
4,1
Insulation parameters
Rating
Climatic Classification Pollution Degree (PD)
PD2
Maximum altitude (above sea level)
2000 meter above sea
Overvoltage category (according to EN50178)
OVC 3
Isolation resistance test, Prim-Sec
4000 VDC/AC, rms,2s
Rated insulation voltage (EN60664-1)
8 kV Kat. III
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6. Environmental Conditions
Environmental Condition
Norm / Standard
Parameter
Operating temperature
-40.. +85 °C
Storage temperature
-40.. +85 °C
High humidity
DIN 45930
CECC 50012
85 °C, 85%
Flammability
UL 94
V0
RoHS / WEEE / China RoHS
EMC Condition
ESD
Burst
Immunity against external interference
Immunity against conducted interference
Conditions
Norm / Standard
Parameter
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
DIN
6 kV contact discharge /
8 kV air discharge
EN 61000-4-2
EN 61800-3
EN 61000-4-4
EN 61800-3
EN 61000-4-3
EN 61800-3
EN 61000-4-3
EN 61800-3
≥ 2kV on adaptor board for signal lines
≥ 30V/m
30MHz – 1000 MHz
≥ 20V
150kHz – 80MHz
Values (max.)
Sinusoidal 20Hz … 500Hz, 5g, 2h per axis (x, y, z)
Vibration
Random 20Hz … 2000Hz, 5g, 2 h per axis (x, y, z)
6000 Shocks (6 axis; +-x, +-y, +-z, 1000 shocks per axis), 30g, 18ms
Shock
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7. Marking
Every driver core is marked. The marking contains the following items.
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