Power Integrations, a leader in gate-driver technology for medium- and high-voltage inverter applications, has introduced a new family of plug-and-play gate drivers. Designed for 62 mm silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFET and silicon IGBT modules capable of handling up to 1700 V, these drivers come equipped with enhanced protection features to ensure reliable and secure operation.
The SCALE-2 2SP0230T2x0 dual-channel gate drivers boast a quick short-circuit protection response time of less than two microseconds, safeguarding compact SiC MOSFETs from potential over-current damage. Additionally, these drivers feature advanced active clamping (AAC) to protect switches from over-voltage during turn-off, enabling higher DC link operating voltages.
Thorsten Schmidt, product marketing manager at Power Integrations, highlighted the flexibility of the 2SP0230T2x0 gate drivers. Schmidt noted, “The same hardware can be used to drive either SiC MOSFET or IGBT modules, reducing system design complexities and sourcing challenges, thus expediting development.”
These gate drivers are suitable for various applications such as railway auxiliary converters, offboard EV chargers, and STATic synchronous COMpensator (STATCOM) voltage regulators for power grid usage. Leveraging Power Integrations’ SCALE-2 technology, these drivers offer increased integration, smaller size, enhanced functionality, and improved system reliability. Notably, the 134 x 62 mm 2SP0230T2x0 provides reinforced isolation at 1700 V, allowing for operations up to 1700 V, surpassing conventional drivers typically limited to 1200 V.
The SCALE-2 2SP0230T2x0 plug-and-play gate drivers are currently available for sampling. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to local sales representatives for pricing information.
