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Si82 XX E VALUATION B OARD U SER ’ S G UIDE
1. Introduction
The Si823x isolated driver family combines two independent isolated drivers into a single package. The Si8230/1/
3/4 are high-side/low-side drivers, and the Si8232/5/6 are dual drivers. Versions with peak output currents of 0.5 A
(Si8230/1/2) and 4.0 A (Si8233/4/5/6) are available. The Si8220/21 is a high-performance functional upgrade for
opto-coupled drivers, such as the HCPL-3120 and the HPCL-0302 providing 2.5 A of peak output current. These
ISOdrivers utilize Silicon Laboratories' proprietary silicon isolation technology, which provides a choice of 2.5, 3.75,
or 5.0 kVrms withstand voltages. All drivers operate with a maximum output supply voltage of 24 V. High
integration, low propagation delay, small installed size, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness make the family ideal for a
wide range of isolated MOSFET/IGBT gate drive applications.
The Si82xx evaluation board allows designers to evaluate Silicon Lab's family of ISOdrivers. The boards come
populated with 5 kVrms versions of the Si8220, Si8233, Si8234, and Si8235. The board includes land pads for
common surface mount and through-hole packaged FET/IGBT power transistors. The board also includes patch
area for additional prototyping that can be used to accommodate any load configuration a designer might need to
evaluate. For more ISOdriver information, visit Silicon Labs web site at www.silabs.com/isolation. The product data
sheet and numerous application notes can be referenced to help facilitate designs.
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2. Kit Contents
The Si82xx Evaluation Kit contains the following items:
Si82xx-based evaluation board (Si82xx-EVB) shown in Figure 1.
Si8220, Opto-input, 2.5 A, 5 kV ISOdriver
Si8233, 2-input, 4 A, 5 kV, High-Side/Low-Side ISOdriver
Si8234, PWM-input, 4 A, 5 kV High-Side/Low-Side ISOdriver
Si8235, 2-input, 4 A, 5 kV Dual ISOdriver
Figure 1. Si82xx Evaluation Board Overview
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3. Si82xx ISOdriver Board Overview
The Si82xx evaluation board is populated with the following ISOdrivers:
Si8220 in wide-body SOIC-16 package, opto-input, 2.5 A, 5 kV ISOdriver
Si8233 in wide-body SOIC-16 package, 2-input, 4 A, 5 kV High-Side/Low-Side ISOdriver
Si8234 in wide-body SOIC-16 package, PWM-input, 4 A, 5 kV High-Side/Low-Side ISOdriver
Si8235 in wide-body SOIC-16 package, 2-input, 4 A, 5 kV Dual ISOdriver
High-side and low-side land pads for surface mount packaged FET/IGBT power transistors (not populated)
High-side and low-side land pads for through-hole packaged FET/IGBT power transistors (not populated)
Patch area
The Si82xx board is four separate evaluation boards in one, with each section featuring a different ISOdriver
(Si8220, Si8233, Si8234, or Si8235). Each section is isolated from the other sections and requires its own power
supplies to power the given section's ISOdriver. Each section's ISOdriver is designed to be powered separately
with input supplies for VDDI (5.5 V, 500 mA) and output supplies for VDDA, VDDB, or VDD up to 24 V. The user is
expected to connect their desired drive-trane topology and load to the outputs of the appropriate ISOdriver and the
patch area. Figure 2 shows a silkscreen overview of the board.
Please note the voltage rating for the prepopulated components in the Si82xx BOM section of this document before
applying power to the ISOdriver and customer specific driver-trane. Applying a voltage to a component that is
higher than its rating can cause permanent device damage. If the install components do not meet the user's
requirements, these components need to be replaced before proceeding. Moreover, if a user wants to evaluate an
ISOdriver in a wide-body package other than the ones populated, this can be accomplished by removing the
footprint-compatible device installed on the evaluation board and replacing it with the desired footprint-compatible
ISOdriver.
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Figure 2. Si82xx Evaluation Board Silkscreen
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3.1. Si82xx ISOdriver Board Test
Figure 3 illustrates the Si8234 with VDDI powered from 5 V and VDDA and VDDB powered from 15 V. A 10 kHz
signal is applied to the Si8234's PWM input. As shown, the Si8234 transmits a 10 kHz signal to VOA and VOB
(Channel 3 illustrates VOA output, and Channel 2 illustrates VOB output). Note that VOA and VOB are 180° out of
phase, as would be expected of a PWM driver. In this setup, no drive-trane was connected to the outputs (VOA and
VOB) of the Si8234. Nevertheless, the potentiometer, R35, can be adjusted to dynamically change the dead-time
of the Si8234 if desired. Duplicating this setup is an excellent test to become familiar with the evaluation board. To
repeat this test, perform the following steps:
1. Install a shunting jumper to J12 (Position 1, 2).
2. Install a shunting jumper to J14.
3. Install a shunting jumper to J11.
4. Install a shunting jumper to J13.
5. Connect a 5 Vp-p square wave to P7.
6. Connect a 5 V (100 mA) supply to P9.
7. Connect a 15 V (100 mA) supply to P14.
8. Connect a 15 V (100 mA) supply to P15.
9. Connect a scope probe to TP9 to view VOA.
10.Connect a scope probe to TP11 to view VOB.
Figure 3. Si8234 PWM Outputs
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Figure 4. Si82xx Evaluation Board Schematic (1 of 4)
4. Si82xx Evaluation Board Schematics
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Figure 5. Si82xx Evaluation Board Schematic (2 of 4)
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Figure 6. Si82xx Evaluation Board Schematic (3 of 4)
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Figure 7. Si82xx Evaluation Board Schematic (4 of 4)
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5. Si82xx Evaluation Board Layout
Figure 8. Si82xx Top Layer
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Figure 9. Si82xx Bottom Layer
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6. Bill of Materials
Table 1. Si82xx-EVB Bill of Materials
Item
Qty
Ref
Part Number
Mfr
Description
1
10
C1, C4–5,
C8–9, C12,
C22, C24,
C26, C28
311-1140-2-ND
Digikey
Cap, 0.1 µF, X7R, Ceramic, 50 V, 0805,
±10%, or eq, RoHS
2
2
C7, C11
PCC2249CT-ND
Digikey
Cap 1.0 µF, X5R, Ceramic, 0805, 16 V,
±10%, or eq, RoHS
3
1
C3
PCC1893CT-ND
Digikey
Cap 1.0 µF, X7R, Ceramic, 1206, 25 V,
±10%, or eq, RoHS
4
3
C2, C6, C20
490-1809-1-ND
Digikey
Cap 4.7 µF, X7R, Ceramic, 1206, 25 V,
±10%, or eq, RoHS
5
4
C23, C25,
C27, C29
490-1809-1-ND
Digikey
Cap 4.7 µF, X7R, Ceramic, 1206, 25 V,
±10%, or eq, RoHS, no-pop
6
7
C10,
C14–19
CAP 0805
Digikey
Cap, NO POP, 0805, or eq, RoHS
7
7
Q3–4,
Q7–8,
Q11–12,
Q15
D2-PAK-NO-POP
D2-pak-no-pop
D2-PAK-NO-POP or eq, RoHS
8
4
D1–3, D7
US1K-FDICT-ND
Digikey
Diode, SW ULT FAST, 1 A, 800 V, SMA,
RoHS
9
25
J2–7, J9–
11, J13–17,
J19–25,
J56–57,
J74–75
S1011E-02-ND
Digikey
Stake Header, 1X2, 0.1"CTR, Gold,
or eq, RoHS
10
112
J26–55,
J58–73,
J76–78,
J80–139,
J168–169,
J171
NO-POP
None
No-pop, RoHS
11
4
J1, J8, J12,
J18
S2011E-02-ND
Digikey
Stake Header, 2X2, 0.1"CTR, Gold, OR
Eq, RoHS
12
2
R23, R35
92W-104LF-ND
Digikey
Pot, 100 kRes, 3/8" SQ CERM SL,
MT, TOP ADJ, ±10%, OR EQ, RoHS
13
1
R42
P100ACT-ND
Digikey
Res, 100 , SMT, 0805, 1/8W, ±5%, OR
EQ, RoHS
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Item
Qty
Ref
Part Number
Mfr
Description
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3
R1, R12,
R24
P10.0KCCT-ND
Digikey
Res, 10.0 k, SMT, 0805, 1/8 W,
±1%, or eq, RoHS
15
1
R39
311-237CRCT-ND
Digikey
Res 237 , SMT, 0805, 1/8W,
±1%, or eq, RoHS
16
1
R41
311-330ARCT-ND
Digikey
Res, 330 , SMT, 0805, 1/8W,
±5%, or eq, RoHS
17
5
R9, R11,
R20, R22,
R32
RHM470ACT-ND
Digikey
Res, 470 , SMT, 0805, 1/8W,
±5%, or eq, RoHS
18
6
R8, R10,
R19, R21,
R31, R40
P49.9CCT-ND
Digikey
Res, 49.9 , SMT, 0805, 1/8W,
±1%, or eq
19
21
R2–7,
R13–18,
R25–30,
R36–38
NO POP
Digikey
Res, no pop, SMT, 0805, or eq, RoHS
20
1
U4
Si8220BD-A-IS
Silicon Labs
IC, 2.5 A, 5 kV, ISOdrivers with Opto
Input, RoHS
21
1
U2
Si8233BD-C-IS
Silicon Labs
4.0 A, 5 kV, ISOdrivers, RoHS
22
1
U3
Si8234BD-C-IS
Silicon Labs
IC, 4.0 A, 5 kV, ISOdrivers, RoHS
23
1
U1
Si8235BD-C-IS
Silicon Labs
IC, 4.0 A, 5 kV, ISOdrivers, RoHS
24
4
RF1–4
SJ5744-0-ND
Digikey
Bumpon protective, bumper , Silicone,
or eq, RoHS
25
14
TP1–11,
TP13,
TP15–16
No Pop
Digikey
Test point, PC compact, no pop, or eq,
RoHS
26
7
Q1–2,
Q5–6,
Q9–10, Q13
TO220-NO-POP
To220-no-pop
TO220-no-pop, or eq, RoHS
27
13
P2–3,
P5–15
277-1236-ND
Digikey
Conn Term Block, 5.08 mm ctrs, PCB,
2 POS, RoHS
28
2
P1, P4
277-1249-ND
Digikey
Conn Term Block, 5.08 mm ctrs, PCB,
4 POS, RoHS
29
1
Q14
ZXM61N02FCT-ND
Digikey
Mosfet, N-Chan, 20 V, 1.7 A,
SOT23-3, RoHS
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7. Ordering Guide
Table 2. Si82xx Evaluation Board Ordering Guide
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Ordering Part Number (OPN)
Description
Si82xx-KIT
Si82xx CMOS ISOdriver evaluation board kit
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