Description
CA-IS3211 Isolated Gate Driver Overview
The CA-IS3211 is an optocoupler-compatible single-channel isolated gate driver, designed for driving MOSFET, IGBT and SiC devices. The isolation level reaches 5.7kVRMS, and the chip can provide 5A sourcing and 6A injecting peak current capabilities.
The CA-IS3211’s supply voltage range up to 30V allows for the use of bipolar supplies, efficiently driving IGBTs and SiC power FETs. The chip’s performance highlights include high common-mode transient immunity (CMTI), low propagation delay, and low pulse width distortion. Strict process control ensures the chip’s consistency.
The input stage features an analog diode, which offers better long-term reliability and aging characteristics than conventional optocoupler-isolated gate driver LEDs. The high performance and reliability of the chip make it suitable for various applications, including industrial power supplies, photovoltaic inverters, vehicle chargers, DC motor control, and automotive air conditioning and heating systems.
The CA-IS3211 is capable of driving power tubes on both the high-voltage and low-voltage sides. It is fully compatible with traditional optocoupler gate drivers and significantly enhances driving performance.
CA-IS3211 Isolated Gate Driver Characteristics
- 5.7kVRMS single-channel isolated gate driver with optocoupler input
- Output peak current: 5A source/6A sink
- Maximum 30V output drive supply voltage
- 8V(B) or 12V(C)VCC undervoltage lockout threshold
- Rail-to-rail output
- 70ns (typ) propagation delay
- 25ns (max) part-to-part delay matching
- 35ns (max) pulse width distortion
- 150kV/μs (min) common-mode transient immunity (CMTI)
- Isolation barrier life is greater than 40 years
- The input stage has a maximum reverse withstand voltage of 7V and supports interlocking
- Wide body SOIC6-WB/SOIC8-WB package, air gap and creepage distance greater than 8.5mm
- Operating junction temperature range TJ: -40°C to 150°C

