ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
2.5 Amp Output Current IGBT Gate Drive Optocoupler
with Active Miller Clamp, Rail-to-Rail Output Voltage
and UVLO in Stretched SO8
Data Sheet
Description
Features
The ACPL-H342/ACPL-K342 contains an AlGaAs LED, which is
optically coupled to an integrated circuit with a power output
stage. This optocoupler is ideally suited for driving power IGBTs
and MOSFETs used in motor control inverter applications. The
high operating voltage range of the output stage provides the
drive voltages required by gate controlled devices. The voltage
and high peak output current supplied by this optocoupler
make it ideally suited for direct driving IGBT with ratings up to
1200V/150A. For IGBTs with higher ratings, the
ACPL-H342/ACPL-K342 can be used to drive a discrete power
stage which drives the IGBT gate. The ACPL-H342 and
ACPL-K342 have the highest insulation voltage of VIORM =
891 Vpeak and 1140 Vpeak, respectively, in the IEC/ EN/DIN EN
60747-5-5.
2.5 A maximum peak output current
2.0A minimum peak output current
Built-in active Miller clamp
Rail-to-rail output voltage
Fast propagation delay to minimize dead time
tPHL < tPLH to provide “anti-cross” conduction
LED input threshold current hysteresis
ICC = 2.5 mA maximum supply current to allow boot-strap
power supply
Under voltage lock-out protection (UVLO) with hysteresis
40 kV/μs minimum common mode tejection (CMR) at
VCM = 1500V
Wide operating VCC range: 15V to 30V
Industrial temperature range: –40°C to 105°C
Safety approval:
— UL Recognized 3750/5000 VRMS for 1min.
— CSA
— IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 VIORM = 891/1140 Vpeak
Applications
IGBT/MOSFET gate drive
AC and brushless DC motor drives
Renewable energy inverters
Industrial inverters
Switching power supplies
CAUTION: It is advised that normal static precautions be taken in handling and assembly of this component to prevent damage
and/or degradation which may be induced by ESD. The components featured in this data sheet are not to be used in military or
aerospace applications or environments.
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ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Functional Diagram
ANODE
1
8
VCC
NC
2
7
VOUT
CATHODE
3
6
VCLAMP
5
VEE
VVCLAMP
CLAMP
NC
NOTE
4
A 1-μF bypass capacitor must be connected between pins VCC and VEE.
Truth Table
LED
VCC – VEE “POSITIVE GOING”
(that is, TURN-ON)
VCC – VEE “NEGATIVE GOING”
(that is, TURN-OFF)
VO
VCLAMP
OFF
0–30V
0–30V
LOW
LOW
ON
0–11V
0–9.5V
LOW
LOW
ON
11–13.5V
9.5–12V
TRANSITION
TRANSITION
ON
13.5–30V
12–30V
HIGH
Hi-Z
Ordering Information
ACPL-H342 is UL Recognized with 3750 VRMS for 1 minute per UL1577.
ACPL-K342 is UL Recognized with 5000 VRMS for 1 minute per UL1577.
Part Number
ACPL-H342
ACPL-K342
Option (RoHS
Compliant)
Package
-000E
Stretched SO-8
Surface Mount Tape and Reel
X
-060E
X
-560E
X
Stretched SO-8
IEC/EN/DIN EN
60747-5-5
X
-500E
-000E
UL 5000 VRMS/
1 Minute Rating
80 per tube
X
X
-060E
X
-560E
X
1000 per reel
X
X
-500E
Quantity
X
80 per tube
X
1000 per reel
X
X
X
80 per tube
X
1000 per reel
X
X
80 per tube
X
X
1000 per reel
Example 1:
ACPL-H342-560E to order product of Stretched SO-8 Surface Mount package in Tape and Reel packaging with IEC/EN/DIN EN
60747-5-5 Safety Approval and RoHS compliant.
Example 2:
ACPL-K342-000E to order product of Stretched SO-8 Surface Mount package in Tube packaging with UL 5000 VRMS/1 minute
and RoHS compliant.
Option data sheets are available. Contact your Broadcom sales representative or authorized distributor for information.
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ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Package Outline Drawings
ACPL-H342 Outline Drawing
0.381
0.015
+ 0.127
0
+ 0.005
1.270
0.050
* 5.850
0.230
+ 0.254
0
+ 0.010
Land Pattern Recommendation
0.76 (0.03)
1.27 (0.05)
7.620
0.300
6.807
0.268
0.450
0.018
1.590 ±0.127
0.063 ±0.005
3.180 ±0.127
0.125 ±0.005
45°
7°
2.16
(0.085)
10.7
(0.421)
7°
0.200 ±0.100
0.008 ±0.004
7°
1 ±0.250
0.040 ±0.010
5° NOM.
9.7 ±0.25
0.382 ±0.010
0.254 ±0.050
0.010 ±0.002
7°
Lead Coplanarity = 0.1mm [0.004 Inches]
* Total package length (inclusive of mold flash)
6.100 ± 0.250 (0.240 ± 0.010)
Floating Lead protusions max. 0.25 [0.0]
Dimensions in Millimeters [Inches]
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ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
ACPL-K342 Outline Drawing
+ 0.25
0
ª0.230 + 0.010º
– 0.000¼
¬
*5.850
1.270BSG
ª
º
¬ 0.050 ¼
0.381 ±0.13
ª
º
¬0.015 ±0.005¼
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
Land Pattern Recommendation
0.76 (0.03)
1.27 (0.05)
7.62
0.300 º¼
6.807 ±0.127
ª
º
¬0.268 ±0.005¼
ª
¬
ª
¬
0.450
0.018 º¼
0.200 ±0.100
0.008 ±0.004º¼
0.750 ±0.25
ª
º
¬0.0295 ±0.01¼
ª
¬
45°
7°
7°
35° NOM.
ª
¬
ª
¬
12.65
(0.5)
1.590 ±0.127
0.063 ±0.005º¼
ª
¬
ª
¬
3.180 ±0.127
0.125 ±0.005º¼
0.254 ±0.050
0.010 ±0.002º¼
1.905
(0.075)
7°
7°
11.5 ±0.250
0.453 ±0.010º¼
Lead Coplanarity = 0.1mm [0.004 Inches]
* Total package length (inclusive of mold flash)
6.100 ± 0.250 (0.240 ± 0.010)
Floating Lead protusions max. 0.25 [0.0]
Dimensions in Millimeters [Inches]
Recommended Pb-Free IR Profile
Recommended reflow condition as per JEDEC Standard, J-STD-020 (latest revision). Non- Halide Flux should be used.
Regulatory Information
The ACPL-H342 / ACPL-K342 is approved by the following organizations:
UL
Recognized under UL 1577, component recognition program up to VISO = 3750 VRMS (ACPL-H342) and VISO = 5000 VRMS
(ACPL-K342), File 55361.
CSA
CSA Component Acceptance Notice #5, File CA 88324.
IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 (ACPL-H342/K342 Option 060 Only)
Maximum Working Insulation Voltage VIORM = 891Vpeak (ACPL-H342) and VIORM = 1140 Vpeak (ACPL-K342).
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ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 Insulation Characteristics (ACPL-H342 / ACPL-K342 Option
060)
ACPL-H342
Option 060
ACPL-K342
Option 060
I – IV
I – IV
I – III
I – III
I – IV
I – IV
I – IV
I – IV
I – III
40/105/21
40/105/21
2
2
VIORM
891
1140
Vpeak
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method ba
VIORM × 1.875 = VPR, 100% Production Test with tm=1s, Partial discharge < 5 pC
VPR
1671
2137
Vpeak
Input to Output Test Voltage, Method aa
VIORM × 1.6 = VPR, Type and Sample Test, tm=10s, Partial discharge < 5 pC
VPR
1426
1824
Vpeak
VIOTM
6000
8000
Vpeak
TS
175
230
600
175
230
600
°C
mA
mW
>109
>109
Description
Symbol
Installation classification per DIN VDE 0110/39, Table 1f
or rated mains voltage ≤ 150 Vrms
for rated mains voltage ≤ 300 Vrms
for rated mains voltage ≤ 450 Vrms
for rated mains voltage ≤ 600 Vrms
for rated mains voltage ≤ 1000 Vrms
Climatic Classification
Pollution Degree (DIN VDE 0110/39)
Maximum Working Insulation Voltage
Highest Allowable Overvoltagea (Transient Overvoltage tini = 60s)
Safety-limiting values – maximum values allowed in the event of a failure
Case Temperature
Input Current
Output Power
Insulation Resistance at TS, VIO = 500 V
a.
IS, INPUT
PS, OUTPUT
RS
Units
Refer to IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5 Optoisolator Safety Standard section of the Broadcom Regulatory Guide to Isolation Circuits, AV02-2041EN, for a detailed
description of Method a and Method b partial discharge test profiles.
NOTE
These optocouplers are suitable for “safe electrical isolation” only within the safety limit data. Maintenance of the
safety data shall be ensured by means of protective circuits. Surface mount classification is Class A in accordance
with CECC 00802.
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ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Insulation and Safety Related Specifications
Parameter
Symbol ACPL-H342
ACPL-K342
Units
Conditions
Minimum External Air Gap
(Clearance)
L(101)
7.0
8.0
mm
Measured from input terminals to output terminals,
shortest distance through air.
Minimum External Tracking
(Creepage)
L(102)
8.0
8.0
mm
Measured from input terminals to output terminals,
shortest distance path along body.
0.08
0.08
mm
Through insulation distance conductor to conductor,
usually the straight line distance thickness between the
emitter and detector.
> 175
> 175
V
IIIa
IIIa
Minimum Internal Plastic Gap
(Internal Clearance)
Tracking Resistance (Comparative
Tracking Index)
Isolation Group
NOTE
CTI
DIN IEC 112/VDE 0303 Part 1
Material Group (DIN VDE 0110, 1/89, Table 1)
All Broadcom data sheets report the creepage and clearance inherent to the optocoupler component itself. These
dimensions are needed as a starting point for the equipment designer when determining the circuit insulation
requirements. However, once mounted on a printed circuit board, minimum creepage and clearance requirements
must be met as specified for individual equipment standards. For creepage, the shortest distance path along the
surface of a printed circuit board between the solder fillets of the input and output leads must be considered (the
recommended land pattern does not necessarily meet the minimum creepage of the device). There are
recommended techniques such as grooves and ribs which may be used on a printed circuit board to achieve
desired creepage and clearances. Creepage and clearance distances will also change depending on factors such as
pollution degree and insulation level.
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ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Max.
Units
Storage Temperature
TS
–55
125
°C
Operating Temperature
TA
–40
105
°C
Output IC Junction Temperature
TJ
—
125
°C
Average Input Current
IF(AVG)
—
25
mA
Peak Transient Input Current ( 5V
VF
1.2
1.55
1.95
V
Temperature Coefficient of Input
Forward Voltage
VF/TA
—
–1.7
—
mV/°C
Input Reverse Breakdown Voltage
BVR
5
—
—
V
IR = 100 μA
Input Capacitance
CIN
—
70
—
pF
f = 1 MHz, VF = 0V
VUVLO+
11.0
12.3
13.5
V
VO > 5V, IF = 10 mA
VUVLO-
9.5
10.7
12.0
UVLOHYS
—
1.4
—
Clamp Output Transistor RDS(ON)
Input Forward Voltage
UVLO Threshold
UVLO Hysteresis
a.
Maximum pulse width = 50 μs.
b.
Maximum pulse width = 10 μs.
14, 16, 27
b
15,16, 28
IF = 10 mA
c.
In this test, VOH is measured with a DC load current. When driving capacitive loads, VOH will approach VCC as IOH approaches 0 amps.
d.
Maximum pulse width = 1 ms.
Broadcom
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a
2, 4, 25
1
12, 13, 29
22
30
c, d
ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Switching Specifications (AC)
Unless otherwise noted, all typical values are at TA = 25°C, VCC – VEE = 30V, VEE = Ground; all Minimum/Maximum specifications are
at recommended operating conditions (TA = –40°C to 105°C, IF(ON) = 7 mA to 16 mA, VF(OFF) = –3.6V to 0.8V, VCC = 15V to 30V,
VEE = Ground)
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Propagation Delay Time to High
Output Level
tPLH
0.100
0.260
0.350
μs
Propagation Delay Time to Low
Output Level
tPHL
0.050
0.145
0.250
μs
PDD
(tPHL – tPLH)
–0.010
–0.100
–0.200
μs
Rise Time
tR
—
22
—
ns
Fall Time
tF
—
18
—
ns
|CMH|
40
50
—
kV/μs
25
35
—
40
50
—
25
35
—
Propagation Delay Difference
Between Any Two Parts
Output High Level Common
Mode Transient Immunity
Output Low Level Common
Mode Transient Immunity
|CML|
Test Conditions
Rg = 10 , Cg = 25 nF, f = 20 kHz ,
Duty Cycle = 50%,
IF = 7 mA to 16 mA,
VCC = 15V to 30V
Figure
Note
17, 18,
19, 20,
21, 31
a
39, 40
b
VCC = 30V
31
TA = 25 °C, IF = 10 mA, VCC = 30V,
VCM = 1500V with split resistors
32
c, d
32
c, e
TA = 25 °C, IF = 10 mA, VCC = 30V,
VCM = 1000V without split resistors
kV/μs
TA = 25 °C, VF = 0V, VCC = 30V,
VCM = 1500V with split resistors,
TA = 25 °C, VF = 0V, VCC = 30V,
VCM = 1000V without split resistors
a.
This load condition approximates the gate load of a 1200V/150A IGBT.
b.
The difference between tPHL and tPLH between any two ACPL-H342 parts under the same test condition.
c.
Pins 2 and 4 need to be connected to LED common.
d.
Common mode transient immunity in the high state is the maximum tolerable dVCM/dt of the common mode pulse, VCM, to assure that the output will remain
in the high state (that is, VO > 15.0V).
e.
Common mode transient immunity in a low state is the maximum tolerable dVCM/dt of the common mode pulse, VCM, to assure that the output will remain
in a low state (that is, VO < 1.0V).
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Data Sheet
Package Characteristics
Unless otherwise noted, all typical values are at TA = 25 °C; all Minimum/Maximum specifications are at recommended operating
conditions.
Parameter
Symbol
Device
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Test Conditions
Input-Output Momentary Withstand
Voltagea
VISO
ACPL-H342
3750
—
—
VRMS
RH < 50%, t = 1 min.,
TA = 25°C
bc
ACPL-K342
5000
—
—
VRMS
RH < 50%, t = 1 min.,
TA = 25°C
c,d
Input-Output Resistance
RI-O
—
> 5012
—
VI-O = 500 VDC
Input-Output Capacitance
CI-O
—
0.2
—
pF
f =1 MHz
LED-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance
R11
—
145
—
°C/W
LED-to-Detector Thermal Resistance
R12, R21
—
25, 38
—
R22
—
46
—
Detector-to-Ambient Thermal
Resistance
Thermal Model in
Application Notes
Below
Figure
Note
,
c
e
a.
The input-output momentary withstand voltage is a dielectric voltage rating that should not be interpreted as an input-output continuous voltage rating.
For the continuous voltage rating, refer to your equipment level safety specification or Broadcom Application Note 1074, Optocoupler Input-Output Endurance
Voltage.
b.
In accordance with UL1577, each optocoupler is proof tested by applying an insulation test voltage ≥ 4500 Vrms for 1 second leakage detection current limit,
II-O ≤ 5 mA).
c.
Device considered a two-terminal device: pins 1, 2, 3, and 4 shorted together and pins 5, 6, 7, and 8 shorted together.
d.
In accordance with UL1577, each optocoupler is proof tested by applying an insulation test voltage ≥ 6000 Vrms for 1 second (leakage detection current limit,
II-O ≤ 5 mA).
e.
The device was mounted on a high conductivity test board as per JEDEC 51-7.
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ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Figure 1 High Output Rail Voltage vs. Temperature
Figure 2 VOH vs. Temperature
0
IF = 10 mA
VCC = 30 V
VEE = 0 V
29.974
29.973
29.972
29.971
29.97
29.969
29.968
29.967
29.966
-1.2
TA = 25°C
-0.4
IOH - OUTPUT HIGH CURRENT - A
IOH - OUTPUT HIGH CURRENT - A
-1
0.00
-0.6
-0.8
-1
-1.2
Figure 5 VOL vs. Temperature
-0.50
-1.00
-1.50
-2.00
-2.50
0.00
-1.4
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
TA - TEMPERATURE - °C
1.00
3.00
4.00
5.00
2.00
(VOH - VCC) - HIGH OUTPUT VOLTAGE DROP - V
6.00
Figure 6 IOL vs. Temperature
4
0.12
0.1
IOL - OUTPUT LOW CURRENT - A
VOL - OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE - V
-0.8
Figure 4 IOH vs. VOH
IF = 10 mA
VOUT = (VCC – 4 V)
VCC = 15 to 30 V
VEE = 0 V
-0.2
0.08
0.06
0
-0.6
-1.6
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
TA - TEMPERATURE - °C
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
TA - TEMPERATURE - °C
0
0.02
-0.4
-1.4
Figure 3 IOH vs. Temperature
0.04
IF = 10 mA
IOUT = -100 mA
VCC = 15 to 30 V
VEE = 0 V
-0.2
(VOH - VCC) - HIGH OUTPUT
VOLTAGE DROP - V
VOH - HIGH OUTPUT RAIL VOLTAGE- V
29.975
VF(OFF) = 0 V
IOUT = 100 mA
VCC = 15 to 30 V
VEE = 0 V
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
TA - TEMPERATURE - °C
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VF(OFF) = 0 V
VOUT = 2.5 V
VCC = 15 to 30 V
VEE = 0 V
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
TA - TEMPERATURE - °C
ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Figure 8 RDS,OH vs. Temperature
3.0
3.5
2.5
3
RDS,OH - HIGH OUTPUT
TRANSISTOR RDS(ON) - :
IOL - OUTPUT LOW CURRENT - A
Figure 7 IOL vs. VOL
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
TA = 25°C
VF(OFF) = 0 V
0
1
2
VOL - OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE - V
Figure 10 ICC vs. Temperature
2.5
ICC - SUPPLY CURRENT -mA
RDS,OL - LOW OUTPUT TRANSISTOR
RDS (ON) - :
IF = 10 mA
IOUT = -2 A
VCC = 15 to 30 V
VEE = 0 V
1
0
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
TA - TEMPERATURE - °C
VF(OFF) = 0 V
IOUT = 2 A
VCC = 15 to 30 V
VEE = 0 V
2
1.5
1
IF = 10 mA for ICCH
IF = 0 mA for ICCL
VCC = 30 V
VEE = 0 V
0.5
0
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
TA - TEMPERATURE - °C
ICCH
ICCL
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
TA - TEMPERATURE - °C
Figure 12 IFLH Hysteresis
35
2.5
TA = 25°C
VCC = 30 V
VEE = 0 V
30
2
VO - OUTPUT VOLTAGE- V
ICC - SUPPLY CURRENT - mA
1.5
3
Figure 11 ICC vs. VCC
1.5
1
IF = 10 mA for ICCH
IF = 0 mA for ICCL
TA = 25°C
VEE = 0 V
0.5
0
2
0.5
Figure 9 RDS,PL vs. Temperature
2
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
2.5
ICCH
ICCL
25
20
15
10
IFLH ON
IFLH OFF
5
0
15
20
25
VCC - SUPPLY VOLTAGE - V
30
0.0
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0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
IFLH - LOW TO HIGH CURRENT THRESHOLD - mA
3.0
ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Figure 13 IFLH vs. Temperature
Figure 14 ICLAMP vs. Temperature
ICLAMP - CLAMP OUTPUT PEAK CURRENT - A
IFLH - LOW TO HIGH CURRENT
THRESHOLD - mA
2.5
VCC = 15 to 30 V
VEE = 0 V
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
IFLH ON
IFLH OFF
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
TA - TEMPERATURE - °C
Figure 15 VtCLAMP vs. Temperature
ICLAMP - CLAMP OUTPUT PEAK CURRENT - A
VtCLAMP - CLAMP PIN THRESHOLD - V
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
VCC = 15 V
VEE = 0 V
0
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
TA - TEMPERATURE - °C
Figure 17 Propagation Delay vs. VCC
2.5
2
1.5
1
0
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
TA - TEMPERATURE - °C
3.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
-0.5
250
250
TPHL
TPLH
150
IF = 7 mA
TA = 25°C
Rg = 10 :, Cg = 25 nF
DUTY CYCLE = 50%
f = 20 kHz
50
0
15
20
25
VCC - SUPPLY VOLTAGE - V
0.5
1
1.5
2
VtCLAMP - CLAMP PIN THRESHOLD - V
2.5
Figure 18 Propagation Delay vs. IF
300
100
TA = 25°C
2.5
300
200
VCC = 15 to 30 V
VEE = 0 V
VOUT = 2.5 V
0.5
0
TP - PROPAGATION DELAY - ns
TP - PROPAGATION DELAY - ns
3
Figure 16 ICLAMP vs. VtCLAMP
3.5
0.5
3.5
150
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VCC = 30 V, VEE = 0 V
TA = 25°C
Rg = 10 :, Cg = 25 nF
DUTY CYCLE = 50%
f = 20 kHz
100
50
0
30
TPHL
TPLH
200
6
8
10
12
IF - FORWAR LED CURRENT - mA
14
16
ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Figure 19 Propagation Delay vs. Temperature
Figure 20 Propagation Delay vs. Rg
300
TPHL
TPLH
300
TP - PROPAGATION DELAY - ns
TP - PROPAGATION DELAY - ns
350
250
200
150
IF = 7 mA
VCC = 30 V, VEE = 0 V
Rg = 10 :, Cg = 25 nF
DUTY CYCLE = 50%
f = 20 kHz
100
50
0
150
VCC = 30 V, VEE = 0 V
IF = 7 mA, TA = 25°C
Cg = 25 nF
DUTY CYCLE = 50%
f = 20 kHz
100
50
0
5
10
15 20 25 30 35 40
Rg - SERIES LOAD RESISTANCE - :
45
50
Figure 22 Input Current vs. Forward Voltage
100
300
250
IF - FORWARD CURRENT - mA
TP - PROPAGATION DELAY - ns
TPLH
TPHL
200
0
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
TA - TEMPERATURE - °C
Figure 21 Propagation Delay vs. Cg
250
TPLH
TPHL
200
150
VCC = 30 V, VEE = 0 V
IF = 7 mA, TA = 25°C
Rg = 10 :
DUTY CYCLE = 50%
f = 20 kHz
100
50
0
0
5
10
15 20 25 30 35
Cg - LOAD CAPACITANCE - nF
40
45
10
1
0.1
1.4
50
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1.45
1.5
1.55
1.6
VF - FORWARD VOLTAGE - VOLTS
1.65
ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Figure 23 IOH Test Circuit
4V Pulsed
1
8
+
_
1PF
IF = 10mA
2
VCC = 15 to 30V
7
+
_
IOH
3
VVCLAMP
CLAMP
4
6
5
Figure 24 IOL Test Circuit
1
8
2
7
1PF
IOL
3
+
_
6
2.5V
Pulsed
VVCLAMP
CLAMP
4
VCC = 15 to 30V
+
_
5
Figure 25 VOH Test Circuit
IF = 10mA
1
8
2
7
1PF
3
VCC = 15 to 30V
VOH
+
_
6
VVCLAMP
CLAMP
4
100mA
5
Figure 26 VOL Test Circuit
1
8
2
7
1PF
3
VOL
6
VVCLAMP
CLAMP
4
5
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100mA VCC = 15 to 30V
+
_
ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Figure 27 ICLAMP Test Circuit
1
8
1PF
VCC = 15 to 30V
2
7
+
_
ICLAMP
3
6
+
_
VVCLAMP
CLAMP
4
5
2.5V Pulsed
Figure 28 VtCLAMP Test Circuit
1
8
2
7
1PF
3
VtCLAMP
6
VVCLAMP
CLAMP
4
1k:
VCC = 15 to 30V
3V
+
_
+
_
5
Figure 29 IFLH Test Circuit
1
8
2
7
1PF
IF
3
VVCLAMP
CLAMP
4
VCC = 15 to 30V
VO > 5V
10:
6
25nF
5
Figure 30 UVLO Test Circuit
1
8
2
7
1PF
IF = 10mA
3
VO > 5V
6
VVCLAMP
CLAMP
4
5
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+
_
+
_
ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Figure 31 TPLH, tPHL, tr, and tf Test Circuit and Waveforms
IF = 7 to 16mA,
20kHz, 50% Duty
Cycle
1
8
2
7
3
6
IF
1PF
VO
VCC = 15 to 30V
tr
tf
+
_
90%
10:
VVCLAMP
CLAMP
4
50%
25nF
V OUT
10%
5
tPLH
tPHL
Figure 32 CMR Test Circuit with Split Resistors Network and Waveforms
V CM
170 ohm
1
5V
+
_
δV
8
δt
1PF
2
170 ohm
3
7
VVCLAMP
CLAMP
4
VO
VCC = 30V
+
_
6
=
V CM
Δt
0V
Δt
VO
V OH
SWITCH AT A: IF = 10 mA
5
VO
V OL
+
_
SWITCH AT B: IF = 0 mA
VCM = 1500V
Application Information
This feature rich IGBT gate driver is designed to increase the
performance and reliability of a motor drive without the cost,
size, and complexity of external circuitry or control.
Product Overview Description
The ACPL-H342/K342 is an optically isolated power output
stage capable of driving IGBTs of up to 150A and 1200V. It has
very high CMR rating which allows the microcontroller and the
IGBT to operate at very large common mode noise found in
industrial motor drives and other power switching
applications. And to achieve better system reliability in such
noisy environment, this power control device incorporates new
features like active Miller clamp, rail-to-rail output voltage,
anti-cross conduction and LED input current hysteresis.
The active Miller clamp function eliminates the need of
negative gate drive in most application and allows the use of
simple bootstrap supply for high side driver. Rail-to-rail output
voltage ensures that the IGBT’s gate voltage is driven to the
optimum intended level with no power loss across IGBT.
Anti-cross conduction prevents current shoot through
between the high and low side of half bridge IGBT
configuration. This will help to simplify the controller design in
terms of having to account for the delay needed at the LED
input. And lastly, the LED input current hysteresis prevents
output oscillation if insufficient LED driving current is applied.
This will eliminates the need of additional Schmitt trigger
circuit at the input LED.
Recommended Application Circuit
The recommended application circuit shown in Figure 33
illustrates a typical gate drive implementation using the
ACPL-H342. The following describes about driving IGBT.
However, it is also applicable to MOSFET. Designers will need to
adjust the VCC supply voltage, depending on the MOSFET or
IGBT gate threshold requirements (recommended VCC = 18V
for IGBT and 12V for MOSFET).
The supply bypass capacitors (1 μF) provide the large transient
currents necessary during a switching transition. Because of
the transient nature of the charging currents, a low current
(2.5mA) power supply will be enough to power the device. The
split resistors across the LED will provide a high CMR response
by providing a balanced resistance network across the LED.
The gate resistor RG serves to limit gate charge current and
controls the IGBT collector voltage rise and fall times.
In PC board design, care should be taken to avoid routing the
IGBT collector or emitter traces close to the ACPL-H342 input as
this can result in unwanted coupling of transient signals into
ACPL-H342 and degrade performance.
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ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Figure 33 Recommended Application Circuit with Split Resistors LED Drive and Active Miller Clamp
R
1
ANODE
VCC
VCC=18V
8
RG
+
_
2
NC
3
CATHODE
4
NC
VOUT
7
VCLAMP
6
VEE
5
Q1
1PF
R
+ HVDC
+
_
Q2
+
VCE
-
3-PHASE
AC
+
VCE
-HVDC
Active Miller Clamp
Rail-to-Rail Output
A Miller clamp allows the control of the Miller current during a
high dV/dt situation. And it can also eliminate the use of a
negative supply voltage by quickly discharging the large gate
capacitance of IGBT to low level without affecting the IGBT
turn-off characteristics. During turn-off, the gate voltage is
monitored and the clamp output is activated when gate
voltage goes below 2.3V (relative to VEE). The clamp voltage is
VOL + 2.5V typ for a Miller current up to 2.5A. The clamp is
disabled when the LED input is triggered again.
Figure 34 shows a typical gate driver’s high current output
stage with three bipolar transistors in darlington configuration.
During the output high transition, the output voltage rises
rapidly to within three diode drops of VCC. To ensure the VOUT is
at VCC in order to achieve IGBT rated VCE(ON) voltage. The level
of VCC will be need to be raised to beyond VCC + 3(VBE) to
account for the diode drops. And to limit the output voltage to
VCC, a pull-down resistor, RPULL-DOWN between the output
and VEE is recommended to sink a static current while the
output is high.
The AN5314 application note describes how the clamp reduces
the parasitic turn-on effect due to the Miller capacitor and at
the same time eliminates the need of a negative power supply.
The Miller pin should be connected to VEE when not in use.
ACPL-H342 uses a power NMOS follower stage to deliver the
initial large current and a smaller PMOS to pull it to VCC to
achieve rail-to-rail output voltage as shown in Figure 35. This
ensures that the IGBT’s gate voltage is driven to the optimum
intended level with no power loss across IGBT even when an
unstable power supply is used.
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ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Figure 34 Typical Gate Drive with Output Stage in Darlington Configuration
8
ANODE
VCC
1
RG
7
NC
2
CATHODE
3
6
NC
4
VEE
5
VOUT
RPULL-DOWN
Figure 35 ACP-H342 with NMOS and PMOS Output Stage for Rail-to-Rail Output Voltage
ANODE
1
8
VCC
NC
2
7
VOUT
CATHODE
3
6
VCLAMP
5
VEE
VVCLAMP
CLAMP
NC
4
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ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Selecting the Gate Resistor (Rg)
Step 1: Calculate Rg minimum from the IOL peak specification. The IGBT and Rg in Figure 33 can be analyzed as a simple RC circuit
with a voltage supplied by ACPL-H342/K342.
Rg ≥
VCC – VEE – VOL
IOLPEAK
=
18V – 0V – 2.3V
2.5A
= 6.28:| 7:
The VOL value of 2.3V in the previous equation is the VOL at the peak current of 2.5A (see Figure 7).
Step 2: Check the ACPL-H342/K342 power dissipation and increase Rg if necessary. The ACPL-H342/K342 total power dissipation
(PT) is equal to the sum of the emitter power (PE) and the output power (PO).
PT
= PE + PO
PE
= IF × VF × Duty Cycle
PO
= PO(BIAS) + PO(SWITCHING)
= ICC × (VCC– VEE) + ESW(Rg;Qg) × f
Using IF(worst case) = 16 mA, Rg = 7, Max Duty Cycle = 80%, Qg = 500 nC, f = 25 kHz and TA max = 85°C:
PE
= 16 mA × 1.95V × 0.8 = 25 mW
PO
= 2.5 mA × 18V + 4μJ × 25 kHz
= 45 mW + 100 mW
= 145 mW < 500 mW (PO(MAX) @ 85°C)
The value of 2.5mA for ICC in the previous equation is the maximum ICC over the entire operating temperature range.
Since PO is less than PO(MAX), Rg = 7 is alright for the power dissipation.
Esw - ENERGY PER SWITCHING CYCLE - PJ
Figure 36 Energy Dissipated in the ACPL-H342/K342 for Each IGBT Switching Cycle
8
Qg = 100nc
Qg = 500nc
Qg = 1000nc
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
10
20
30
Rg - GATE RESISTANCE - :
40
50
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ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
Anti-Cross Conduction to Prevent Current Shoot Through and Determining Dead Time
The ACPL-H342 includes a Propagation Delay Difference (PDD = tPHL – tPLH ) specification to help prevent both the high(Q1) and
low(Q2) side power transistors from turning on at the same time. This “Anti-Cross” conduction feature prevents large currents from
flowing through the power transistors by ensuring tPHLMAX is faster than tPLHMIN. In another words, the “Anti-Cross” feature will
ensure one power transistor is turned off before the other is turned on.
A gate driver without Anti-Cross feature will for example has a PDDMIN of –350 ns and a PDDMAX of 350 ns. A positive PDDMAX of
350 ns would mean one transistor will be turn on before the other is off since tPHLMAX is longer than tPLHMIN. This is shown in
Figure 37. To prevent this and the shoot through current, the turn on of LED2 should be delayed (relative to the turn off of LED1) so
that under worst-case conditions, Q1 has just turned off when Q2 turns on. The amount of delay to achieve this condition is equal
to PDDMAX as shown in Figure 38.
R
High Side PWM
+ HVDC
RG
LED1
VOUT1
Q1
R
AC
Low Side PWM
RG
LED2
VOUT2
Q2
-HVDC
Figure 37 Current Shoot Through without Anti-Cross Feature
Figure 38 Adding Delay to Prevent Shoot Through
ILED1
ILED1
VOUT1
VOUT1
Q1 ON
tPHLMAX
Q1 ON
tPHLMAX
Q1 OFF
Q2 ON
Q2 ON
VOUT2
Q2 OFF
Q1 OFF
tPLHMIN
VOUT2
ILED2
ILED2
Shoot
Through
Q2 OFF
tPLHMIN
PDDMAX = tPHLMAX - tPLHMIN = 350 ns
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ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
The ACPL-H342 with the Anti-Cross feature has a PDDMIN of
–10 ns and a PDDMAX of –200 ns. Since the PDD is always a
negative value, the tPHLMAX is always faster than tPLHMIN. Thus
this simplified the design without having to add any amount of
delay for the input LEDs as shown in Figure 39.
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
tPLH
0.100
0.260
0.350
μs
tPHL
0.050
0.145
0.250
μs
PDD (tPHL – tPLH)
–0.010
–0.100
–0.200
μs
Figure 39 Anti-Cross to Prevent Shoot Through
Dead time is the time period during which both the high(Q1)
and low(Q2) side transistor are off. During this time, no work is
done and this reduces the efficiency of the inverter or motor
drive. The minimum and maximum dead time is shown in
Figure 39 and Figure 40 and is equivalent to the PDDMIN and
PDDMAX. Due to the smaller PDD and skewed propagation
delay configuration, ACPL-H342 shows a smaller maximum
dead time as compared to its predecessor, HCPL-3120 as
shown in Figure 41 and hence an improve in efficiency. Note
that the propagation delays used to calculate PDD and dead
time are taken at equal temperature and test conditions since
the optocouplers under consideration are typically mounted in
close proximity to each other and are switching identical IGBTs.
Figure 41 HCPL-3120 Maximum Dead Time
ILED1
ILED1
VOUT1
Q1 ON
tPHLMAX
Q1 OFF
tPLHMAX
VOUT2
Q2 OFF
VOUT1
Q1 ON
tPHLMIN
Q2 ON
tPLHMIN
Q1 OFF
tPHLMAX
Q2 ON
VOUT2
Q2 OFF
ILED2
PDDMIN = -10 ns
= Minimum Dead Time
ILED2
Maximum Dead Time
= (tPHLMAX – tPHLMIN) + (tPLHMAX – tPLHMIN)
= (tPHLMAX – tPLHMIN) + (tPHLMIN – tPLHMAX)
= PDDMAX – PDDMIN
= 350 – (-350) = 700 ns
Figure 40 Determining Maximum Dead Time
ILED1
VOUT1
Q1 ON
VOUT2
Q2 OFF
tPLHMIN
tPLHMAX
tPHLMIN
Q1 OFF
tPLHMAX
Q2 ON
tPLHMIN
ILED2
PDDMAX = -200 ns
= Minimum Dead Time
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ACPL-H342 and ACPL-K342
Data Sheet
LED Input Current Hysteresis
Ambient Temperature: Junction to ambientthermal resistances
were measured approximately 1.25 cm above optocoupler at
~23°C in still air.
The detector has optical receiver input stage with built-in
Schmitt trigger to provide logic compatible waveforms,
eliminating the need for additional wave shaping. The
hysteresis (Figure 12) provides differential mode noise
immunity and minimizes the potential for output signal
chatter.
Thermal Resistance
°C/W
R11
145
R12, R21
25, 38
R22
46
Under Voltage Lockout
The ACPL-H342 under voltage lockout (UVLO) feature is
designed to prevent the application of insufficient gate voltage
to the IGBT by forcing the ACPL-H342 output low during
power-up. IGBTs typically require gate voltages of 15V to
achieve their rated VCE(ON) voltage. At gate voltages below 13V
typically, the VCE(ON) voltage increases dramatically, especially
at higher currents. At very low gate voltages (below 10V), the
IGBT may operate in the linear region and quickly overheat.
The UVLO function causes the output to be clamped whenever
insufficient operating supply (VCC) is applied. Once VCC
exceeds VUVLO+ (the positive-going UVLO threshold), the UVLO
clamp is released to allow the device output to turn on in
response to input signals.
This thermal model assumes that an 8-pin single-channel
plastic package optocoupler is soldered into a 7.62 cm ×
7.62 cm printed circuit board (PCB) per JEDEC standards. The
temperature at the LED and Detector junctions of the
optocoupler can be calculated using the equations below.
T1 = (R11 × P1 + R12 × P2) + TA
(1)
T2 = (R21 × P1 + R22 × P2) + TA
(2)
Using the given thermal resistances and thermal model
formula in this data sheet, we can calculate the junction
temperature for both LED and the output detector. Both
junction temperature should be within the absolute maximum
rating.
Thermal Model for ACPL-H342/K342
Stretched SO8 Package Optocoupler
For example, given P1 = 45 mW, P2 =210 mW, Ta = 85°C:
Definitions:
T1
LED junction temperature,
= (145 × 0.045 + 25 × 0.210) + 85
R11: Junction to Ambient Thermal Resistance of LED due to
heating of LED.
R12: Junction to Ambient Thermal Resistance of LED due to
heating of Detector (Output IC).
R21: Junction to Ambient Thermal Resistance of Detector
(Output IC) due to heating of LED.
= 97°C
Output IC junction temperature,
T2
= (R21 × P1 + R22 × P2) + TA
= (38 × 0.045 + 46 × 0.210) + 85
R22: Junction to Ambient Thermal Resistance of Detector
(Output IC) due to heating of Detector (Output IC).
P1: Power dissipation of LED (W).
= (R11 × P1 + R12 × P2) + TA
= 96°C
T1 and T2 should be limited to 125°C based on the board layout
and part placement.
P2: Power dissipation of Detector/Output IC (W).
T1: Junction temperature of LED (°C).
Related Application Notes
T2: Junction temperature of Detector (°C).
AN5336 – Gate Drive Optocoupler Basic Design for IGBT/MOSFET
TA: Ambient temperature.
AN1043 – Common-Mode Noise: Sources and Solutions
AN02-0310EN – Plastics Optocouplers Product ESD and Moisture
Sensitivity
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