SCALE-iDriver™ Gate Driver ICs

Power Integrations' SCALE-iDriver family of gate driver ICs are single-channel IGBT and MOSFET drivers in a standard eSOP package. Reinforced galvanic isolation is delivered using Power Integrations’ innovative solid insulator FluxLink™ technology. Output drive current up to 8 A (peak) enables the product to drive devices up to 450 A (typical) without requiring any additional active components. For higher current switching semiconductors, where the required gate current exceeds the SCALE-iDriver’s standalone capabilities, an external amplifier (booster) may be added. Stable positive and negative voltages for gate control are provided by one unipolar insulated voltage source.

Additional features such as short-circuit protection (DESAT) with advanced soft shut down (ASSD), undervoltage lock-out (UVLO) for primary-side / secondary-side and rail-to-rail output with temperature and process compensated output impedance guarantee safe operation even in harsh conditions. Controller (PWM and fault) signals are compatible with 5 V CMOS logic, which may be adjusted to 15 V levels by using external resistor divider.

Video:  Introduction to SCALE-iDriver