Description

The FOD3150TSV is an electronic component that belongs to the isolators - gate drivers category. It is a 1.0A output current gate drive optocoupler capable of driving most 800V/20A IGBT/MOSFET. This component is ideally suited for fast switching driving of power IGBT and MOSFETs used in motor control inverter applications and high-performance power systems.

Specifications and Features

Some of the critical features of this component are:

• High noise immunity characterized by 20kV/µs minimum common mode rejection
• Use of P-channel MOSFETs at output stage enables output voltage swing close to the supply rail
• Wide supply voltage range from 15V to 30V
• Fast switching speed
  • 500ns max. propagation delay
  • 300ns max. pulse width distortion
• Under Voltage LockOut (UVLO) with hysteresis
• Extended industrial temperature range, -40°C to 100°C temperature range
• Safety and regulatory pending approvals
  • UL1577, 5000 VRMS for 1 min.
  • IEC60747-5-2 (approval pending)
• >8.0mm clearance and creepage distance (option ‘T’)

Application Scenarios

The FOD3150TSV is commonly used in applications such as:

• Industrial inverter
• Uninterruptible power supply
• Induction heating
• Isolated IGBT/Power MOSFET gate drive

Comparison

• Provides effective protection to output devices like the IGBT and MOSFET.
• Offers a fast switching speed thanks to its low pulse width distortion and propagation delay.
• Can operate within an extended industrial temperature range, making it suitable for use in various scenarios.

• This component is not UL or IEC approved as yet, although testing and approval are pending.