High-Voltage ICs integrate variety of protection features.
November 20, 2007 -
Providing gate voltage up to 20 V, single-channel Series IRS212x features typical turn-on current of 290 mA, typical turn-off current of 600 mA, and accepts input logic levels of 3.3, 5, and 15 V. Integrated protection features include under-voltage lockout protection, over-current detection and protection, and fault reporting. Housed in surface mount SO-8 packages, 600 V integrated circuits are qualified to MSL2 and J-STD-020C, and are suited for motor control applications.
International Rectifier's New 600V High-Voltage ICs Integrate Host of Protection Features
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a set of next-generation 600V high-voltage integrated circuits (HVIC). This IRS212x family of 600V single-channel gate drivers is suitable for motor control applications at low-, mid- and high-voltage levels and in a variety of circuit topologies including three-phase inverter, H-bridge, and other topologies utilizing MOS-gated power devices.
"International Rectifier's IRS212x family of high-voltage ICs provide a comprehensive set of integrated protection features, including over-current detection at the power switch, while delivering a rugged and reliable solution in a very compact eight-pin footprint," said David New, IR HVIC product manager.
The IRS212x family of ICs provides a gate voltage up to 20V, a typical turn-on current of 290mA, a typical turn-off current of 600mA, and accept input logic levels of 3.3V, 5V, and 15V. Integrated protection features include under-voltage lockout protection, over-current detection and protection, and fault reporting.
The new ICs utilize an advanced high-voltage IC process platform, known as G5 HVIC, which enables a host of new features and enhancements. A next-generation high-voltage level-shifting and termination technology delivers superior electrical over-stress protection and higher field reliability.
Platform Technical Details
All G5 HVICs have passed extensive quality and reliability testing. Long-term reliability testing was performed to validate robustness beyond the expected useful lifetime of products in certain application environments. This qualification required the devices pass several stress conditions including a 2000 hour, high-temperature biased test.
Additionally, the devices benefit from improvements in reliability due to silicon technology and packaging enhancements. The advanced packaging equipment and materials, for example, combined with recent advancements in mold-compound injection techniques, allow these devices to be less sensitive to moisture and provide improvements in the plastic-to-die interface, an important consideration as peak soldering temperatures have increased with the adoption of lead-free soldering materials.
The surface mount SO-8 packages are qualified to MSL2 (moisture sensitivity level 2) while all other surface mount packages are MSL3 qualified. In addition, the new HVICs are qualified to the J-STD-020C standard and comply with International Rectifier's environmental goals and policy.
Availability and Pricing
Pricing for the new IRS212x family of ICs begins at US $0.79 each in quantities of 100,000 units. Production quantities are available immediately. The devices are RoHS compliant and prices are subject to change.
About International Rectifier
International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF) is a world leader in power management technology. IR's analog- and mixed-signal ICs, advanced circuit devices, integrated power systems, and components enable high-performance computing and reduce energy waste from motors, the world's single largest consumer of electricity. Leading manufacturers of computers, energy-efficient appliances, lighting, automobiles, satellites, aircraft, and defense systems rely on IR's power-management benchmarks to power their next generation products. For more information, go to www.irf.com.
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IR® is a registered trademark of International Rectifier Corporation. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.
For more information, contact Sian Cummins, scummin1@irf.com, 310-252-7148.
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