IXYS Announces 30A, 4kV Isolated Dual Channel, Gate Driver for Power MOSFET and IGBT Modules
September 26 2017 - 8:30AM
IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS), a global manufacturer of power
semiconductors and integrated circuits (ICs) for energy efficiency,
power management, transportation, medical, and motor control
applications, today announced a 30A, dual channel, 4000V isolated
gate driver module, the IXIDM1403_1505_M.
Built with the IX6610/11 gate driver chipset, it
allows a 3.3V microcontroller (MCU), through a 4kV isolation
barrier, to control IGBTs and MOSFETs in the half-bridge
configuration. The PWM signals can be as short as 500 ns, and there
is no lower limit on the switching frequency. It is capable of
driving high-power IGBT and MOSFET modules rated up to 1700V.
The IXIDM1403_1505_M gate driver core can
support switching frequencies up to 250kHz. The two output channels
are electrically isolated from each other and from the primary
side. An internal power supply can provide up to 2W per channel of
isolated power to drive both upper and lower IGBTs (or MOSFETs),
effectively isolating the MCU from the high power circuitry.
Operating from a single polarity 15V power source, it provides
+15V/-5V and 30A peak current to the IGBT/MOSFET gates as well as
+3.3V (at 50mA) to the corresponding controlling MCU.
This driver module provides a complete high
voltage, gate driver solution with all the necessary features:
short circuit protection, under and over-voltage lockout
protection, advanced active clamping, and supply voltage
monitoring. Enclosed in a 50mm x 48mm x 22mm package, it enables a
compact and low profile design.
The IXIDM1403_1505_M gate driver module is well
suited for digital power applications where a Zilog microcontroller
can be used to implement the digital control. Such power conversion
applications include high power inverters, isolated DC-DC
converters, motor drives, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS),
renewable energy, traction, and medical devices.
Additional product information can be obtained
by visiting the IXYS website at http://www.ixys.com or by
contacting the company directly.
About IXYS Corporation
IXYS Corporation makes and markets
technology-driven products to improve power conversion efficiency,
generate solar and wind power, and provide efficient motor control
for industrial applications. IXYS offers a diversified product base
that addresses worldwide needs for power control, electrical
efficiency, renewable energy, telecommunications, medical devices,
electronic displays, and RF power.
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forward-looking statements. There are a number of important
factors that could cause the results of IXYS to differ materially
from those indicated by these forward-looking statements,
including, among others, risks detailed from time to time in the
Company's SEC reports, including its Report on Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2017. The Company undertakes no
obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to
these forward-looking statements.
Contact:Nyan TinIXYS
Corporation1590 Buckeye DriveMilpitas, CA 95035Tel: (408)
457-9039Email: sales@ixys.net
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