Description

The HCPL-3120#060 is an isolator gate driver component that contains a GaAsP LED which is optically coupled to an integrated circuit with a power output stage. It is specifically designed for driving power IGBTs and MOSFETs used in motor control inverter applications. The HCPL-3120#060 is a reliable and efficient component that can be used in various industrial applications.

Specifications and features

• 2.0 A Minimum Peak Output Current
• 15 kV/µs Minimum Common Mode Rejection (CMR) at VCM = 1500 V
• 0.5 V Maximum Low Level Output Voltage (VOL) Eliminates Need for Negative Gate Drive
• ICC = 5 mA Maximum Supply Current
• Under Voltage Lock-Out Protection (UVLO) with Hysteresis
• Wide Operating VCC Range: 15 to 30 Volts
• 500 ns Maximum Switching Speeds
• Industrial Temperature Range: -40°C to 100°C
• Safety Approval: UL Recognized, CSA Approval, VDE 0884 Approved, BSI Certified (HCNW3120 only) (Pending)
• VIORM = 630 Vpeak for HCPL-3120 (Option 060), VIORM = 891 Vpeak for HCPL-J312, VIORM = 1414 Vpeak for HCNW3120

Application Scenarios

The HCPL-3120#060 is primarily used for:

• IGBT/MOSFET Gate Drive
• AC/Brushless DC Motor Drives
• Industrial Inverters
• Switch Mode Power Supplies

Comparison

• The HCPL-3120#060 is a reliable component that is specifically designed for driving power IGBTs and MOSFETs used in motor control inverter applications.
• It has a wide operating VCC range of 15 to 30 Volts.
• It has a fast switching speed of 500 ns maximum.
• It has an industrial temperature range of -40°C to 100°C.

• The HCPL-3120#060 requires under voltage lock-out protection with Hysteresis.
• It only has a 2.0 A minimum peak output current.