SCALE™-2+ 2SC0115T2A0-12, 2SC0115T2A0C-12
2SC0115T2A0-12 and 2SC0115T2A0C-12
Preliminary Data Sheet
Dual-channel ultra-compact SCALE™-2+ driver core
Short Description
The SCALE™-2+ dual-driver core 2SC0115T2A0-12 / 2SC0115T2A0C-12 (Coated version using ELPEGUARD SL
1307 FLZ/2 from Lackwerke Peters) combines unrivalled compactness with broad applicability. The
2SC0115T2A0(C)-12 dual channel gate-driver core is made for 90kW to 500kW inverters and converters.
Leveraging SCALE-2+ integrated circuit and isolated transformer technology for DC/DC power and switching
signal transmission, the driver core improves system reliability and performance by eliminating the need for an
opto-coupler. The driver core’s reinforced electrical isolation targets systems with a working voltage of 900V,
which is typical for 1200V IGBT modules and complies with the PD2 and OV II clearance and creepage
requirements of IEC 60664-1 and IEC 61800-5-1. The 2SC0115T2A0(C)-12 gate-driver core supports modules
up to 1400A and switching frequencies of up to 50kHz.
With a footprint of 53.1mm x 31mm and a profile of just 13mm the 2SC0115T2A0(C)-12 gate-driver core is
the most compact industrial unit of its type available. Compared with conventional drivers, the highlyintegrated SCALE-2+ chipset uses about 85% fewer components than competing products. It includes shortcircuit protection by VCEsat monitoring and supply-voltage monitoring independently from the primary and
secondary side. The new gate-driver core supports full Advanced Active Clamping (AAC) to control the IGBT
voltage overshoot during turn-off.
Each of the two output channels is electrically isolated from the primary side and the other secondary channel.
An output current of ±15A and 1.4W drive power is available per channel with a gate voltage swing of +15V
to -6V. The turn-on voltage is regulated to maintain a stable 15V regardless of the output power level.
Its outstanding EMC allows safe and reliable operation even in harsh industrial applications.
Product Highlights
Applications
Ultra-compact dual-channel driver
Industrial motor drives
Highly integrated SCALE-2+ chipset
Premium drives
Gate current ±15A
Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
1W @85°C output power per channel
PV converters
Advanced Active Clamping (AAC)
Electric/hybrid drive vehicles
+15V/-6V gate driving
Switched mode power supplies (SMPS)
IGBT blocking voltages up to 1200V
Medical equipment (MRT, CT, X-ray)
Reinforced insolation according to IEC 60664-1
Welding and plasma cutters
Short delay and low jitter
Multilevel applications, 3-Level NPC1 and 2
Lead-free
UL recognition E321757 for UL508C (NMMS2/8) up to 85°C
UL recognition E346491 for UL60950-1 (NWGQ2/8) up to 85°C
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Safety Notice!
The data contained in this data sheet is intended exclusively for technically trained staff. Handling all highvoltage equipment involves risk to life. Strict compliance with the respective safety regulations is mandatory!
Any handling of electronic devices is subject to the general specifications for protecting electrostatic-sensitive
devices according to international standard IEC 60747-1, Chapter IX or European standard EN 100015 (i.e. the
workplace, tools, etc. must comply with these standards). Otherwise, this product may be damaged.
Important Product Documentation
This data sheet contains only product-specific data. For a detailed description, must-read application notes and
important information that apply to this product, please refer to “2SC0115T Description & Application Manual”
on www.power.com/igbt-driver/go/2SC0115T.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Remarks
Min
Supply voltage VCC
Logic input and output voltages
SO current
Logic input/output voltage VSOAx
SOAx current
Gate peak current Iout
External gate resistance
VCC to GND
Primary side, to GND
Failure condition, total current
To COMx
0
16
V
-0.5 VCC+0.5 V
20
mA
-0.5 VISOx+0.5 V
20
mA
-15
+15
A
1
Ω
2.5
Ω
1.2
Ω
355
mA
1.4
W
1.2
W
1.0
W
0.4
W
4000 VAC(eff)
Average supply current ICC
Output power
Test voltage (50Hz/1min.)
Note 1
From GHx to GLx, switching frequency ≤25kHz
From GHx to GLx, switching frequency >25kHz
From GHx/GLx to IGBT gate
Notes 2, 3
Ambient temperature ≤55°C (Notes 4, 18)
Ambient temperature ≤70°C (Notes 4, 5, 18)
Ambient temperature ≤85°C (Notes 4, 5, 18)
Ambient temperature ≤105°C (Notes 4, 5)
Primary to secondary (Note 15)
Secondary to secondary (Note 15)
Switching frequency f
|dV/dt|
Operating voltage
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Surface temperature
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Unit
4000 VAC(eff)
Rate of change of input to output voltage
Primary/secondary, secondary/secondary
Note 19
Only for 2SC0115T2A0C-12 (Note 20)
Max
-40
-40
50
kHz
50 kV/μs
1200 Vpeak
105
°C
50
°C
125
°C
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Recommended Operating Conditions
Power Supply
Remarks
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Supply voltage VCC
VCC to GND
14.5
15
15.5
V
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Electrical Characteristics
All data refer to +25°C and VCC = 15V unless otherwise specified.
Power supply
Remarks
Supply current ICC
Without load
40
mA
Coupling capacitance Cio
Primary side to secondary side, per channel
24
pF
Power Supply Monitoring
Remarks
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Supply threshold VCC
11.6
11.0
0.35
11.8
11.2
0.35
12.6
12.0
13.6
13.0
12.6
12.0
13.4
12.8
Monitoring hysteresis
Primary side, clear fault
Primary side, set fault (Note 12)
Primary side, set/clear fault
Secondary side, clear fault
Secondary side, set fault (Note 13)
Secondary side, set/clear fault
Secondary side, clear fault
Secondary side, set fault (Note 13)
Secondary side, set/clear fault
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
Logic Inputs and Outputs
Remarks
Min
Input bias current
Turn-on threshold
Turn-off threshold
SO output voltage
SOAx output voltage
External fault input VSOAx-VCOM
V(INx) > 3V
V(INx)
V(INx)
Failure condition, I(SO) ≤ 20mA
Failure condition, I(SOAx) ≤ 20mA
Set external fault
Clear external fault
Set external fault (VSOAx=low)
Clear external fault (VSOAx=high)
Monitoring hysteresis
Supply threshold VISOx-VEx
Monitoring hysteresis
Supply threshold VEx-VCOMx
Hold time
Delay
Acknowledge pulse width T(ack)
5.15
4.85
0.3
Typ
Max
190
2.6
1.3
0.7
0.7
1.0
2.70
2
0.1
700
Typ
Max
µA
V
V
V
V
V
V
μs
μs
ns
Short-Circuit Protection
Remarks
Vce-monitoring threshold
Minimum response time
Note 9
Note 10
9.3
4.5
V
µs
Minimum blocking time
Note 11
9
µs
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Unit
Unit
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Timing Characteristics
Remarks
Turn-on delay td(on)
Note 6
80
ns
Turn-off delay td(off)
Jitter of turn-on delay
Jitter of turn-off delay
Note 6
Note 17
Note 17
65
±2
±2
ns
ns
ns
Output rise time tr(out)
Note 7
6
ns
Output fall time tf(out)
Transmission delay of fault state
Note 7
Note 14
12
450
ns
ns
Electrical Isolation
Remarks
Test voltage (50Hz/1s)
Primary to secondary side (Note 15)
4000
Veff
Secondary to secondary side (Note 15)
4000
Veff
Partial discharge extinction volt.
Creepage distance
Min
Typ
Typ
Max
Max
Unit
Unit
Primary to secondary side (Note 16)
1800
Vpeak
Secondary to secondary side (Note 16)
1440
Vpeak
9
mm
5.5
mm
Primary to secondary side
Secondary to secondary side
Clearance distance
Min
Primary to secondary side
9
mm
Secondary to secondary side
5.5
mm
Outputs
Remarks
Min
Blocking capacitance
VISOx to VEx (Note 8)
9.4
µF
VEx to COMx (Note 8)
10
µF
Typ
Max
Unit
Output voltage swing
The output voltage swing consists of two distinct segments. First, there is the turn-on voltage VGHx between
pins GHx and VEx. VGHx is regulated and maintained at a constant level for all output power values and
frequencies.
The second segment of the output voltage swing is the turn-off voltage VGLx. VGLx is measured between pins
GLx and VEx. It is a negative voltage. It changes with the output power to accommodate the inevitable
voltage drop across the internal DC/DC converter.
Output Voltage
Remarks
Turn-on voltage, VGHx
Any load condition
15.0
V
Turn-off voltage, VGLx
No load
-8.5
V
1W output power
-6.6
V
1.2W output power
-6.3
V
1.4W output power
-6.0
V
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Min
Typ
Max
Unit
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Footnotes to the Key Data
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7)
8)
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The maximum peak gate current refers to the highest current level occurring during the product
lifetime. It is an absolute value and does also apply to short pulses.
The average supply input current is limited for thermal reasons. Higher values than those specified
by the absolute maximum rating are permissible (e.g. during power supply start-up) if the average
remains below the given value, provided the average is taken over a time period which is shorter
than the thermal time constants of the driver in the application.
There is no means of actively controlling or limiting the input current in the driver. In the case of a
short circuit at the output, the supply input current has to be limited externally.
The maximum output power must not be exceeded at any time during operation. The absolute
maximum rating must also be observed for time periods shorter than the thermal time constants of
the driver in the application.
Between 55°C and 70°C, 70°C and 85°C as well as between 85°C and 105°C the maximum output
power can be linearly interpolated with the given values.
The delay time is measured between 50% of the input signal and a 10% voltage swing of the
corresponding output. The delay time is independent of the output loading.
Output rise and fall times are measured between 10% and 90% of the nominal output swing. The
values are given for the driver side of the gate resistors with turn-on and turn-off gate resistor values
of 2.5Ω and without load. The time constant of the output load in conjunction with the present gate
resistors leads to an additional delay at the load side of the gate resistors.
Refers to the values assembled on the driver core.
The Vce-monitoring threshold cannot be modified by the user.
The minimum response time is valid for the circuit given in the description and application manual
with the values of the corresponding tables.
The blocking time sets a minimum time span between the end of any fault state and the start of
normal operation (remove fault from pin SO). The value of the blocking time can be adjusted at pin
TB. The specified blocking time is valid if TB is connected to GND.
Undervoltage monitoring of the primary-side supply voltage (VCC to GND). If the voltage drops
below this limit, a fault is transmitted to the SO output and the IGBTs are switched off.
Undervoltage monitoring of the secondary-side supply voltage (VISOx to VEx and VEx to COMx,
which correspond to the approximate turn-on and turn-off gate-emitter voltages). If the
corresponding voltage drops below this limit, the IGBT is switched off and a fault is transmitted to
the SO output.
Transmission delay of the fault state from the secondary side to the primary status output.
HiPot testing (= dielectric testing) must generally be restricted to suitable components. Although this
gate driver is suited to HiPot testing, it is strongly recommended to limit the testing time to 1s slots.
Excessive HiPot testing at voltages much higher than 850VAC(eff) may lead to insulation degradation.
No degradation has been observed over 1min. testing at 4000VAC(eff). The transformer of every
production sample shipped to customers has undergone 100% testing at the given value for 1s.
Partial discharge measurement is performed in accordance with IEC 60270 and isolation coordination
specified in IEC 60664-1. The partial discharge extinction voltage between the primary and either
secondary side is coordinated for reinforced isolation to IEC 60664-1.
Jitter measurements are performed with input signals INx switching between 0V and 5V referred to
GND, with a corresponding rise time and fall time of 15ns.
If the switching frequency f is higher than 40kHz or the gate charge is greater than 8µC, then the
maximum output power limit must be reduced by an additional amount of 100mW referred to the
given values.
The storage temperature inside the original package (1) or in case the coating material of coated
products may touch external parts (2) must be limited to the given value.
Otherwise, it is limited to 105°C.
The component surface temperature, which may strongly vary depending on the operating condition,
must be limited to the given value for coated driver versions to ensure long-term reliability of the
coating material.
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RoHS Statement
On the basis of Annexes II and III of European Directive 2011/65/EC of 08 June 2011 on the restriction of the
use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS), we hereby state that the
products described in this datasheet do not contain lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), hexavalent chromium (Cr VI),
cadmium (Cd), polibrometo of biphenyl (PBB) or polibrometo diphenyl ether (PBDE) in concentrations
exceeding the restrictions set forth in Annex II of 2011/65/EC with due consideration of the applicable
exemptions as listed in Annex III of 2011/65/EC.
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Ordering Information
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Type Designation
Description
2SC0115T2A0-12
2SC0115T2A0C-12
Dual-channel SCALE-2+ driver core
Dual-channel SCALE-2+ driver core with conformal coating
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