SCALE Driver

2SD106AI Data Sheet

2SD106AI Dual SCALE Driver Core

for IGBTs and Power MOSFETs

Description

The SCALE drivers from CONCEPT are

based on a chip set that was developed
specifically for the reliable driving and
safe operation of IGBTs and power
MOSFETs.
The name “SCALE” is an acronym for the most
outstanding properties of the SCALE series of
drivers:
SCALE = Scaleable, Compact, All purpose, Low
cost and Easy to use.
The SCALE driver is a winning project of the
competition organized by “Technology Center
Switzerland 1998”. And ABB Switzerland AG honored the development of the SCALE
driver by distinguishing it as the “best power electronics project in 1998”.

Product Highlights Applications

 Suitable for IGBTs and power MOSFETs  Inverters

 Short circuit and overcurrent protection  Motor drive technology
 Extremely reliable, long service life  Traction
 High gate current of ±6A  Railroad power supplies
 Electrical isolation of 4000V AC  Converters
 Electrically isolated status acknowledgement  Power engineering
 Monitoring of power supply and self-monitoring  Switched-mode power supplies
 Switching frequency DC to >100kHz  Radiology and laser technology
 Duty cycle: 0... 100%  DC/DC converter
 High dv/dt immunity, guaranteed >100,000V/µs  Research
 Complete with DC/DC converter  RF generators and converters

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Block Diagram

Rth

VDD
IGD Rg

Viso1
LDI

Rth
GND
IGD Rg

Viso2

VDC
Viso1
PWM
oscillator
Viso2
GND

Interface on Electrical Driver on Power-

Electronic Level Isolation Power Level Semiconductor
(external)
SCALEDriver Module

Fig. 1 Block diagram of the 2SD106AI

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Pin Designation

Pin Des. Function Pin Des. Function

1 VDD +15V for electronic input side 24 Free

2 GND GND for electronic input side 23 C1 Collector sense channel 1
3 SO1 Status output channel 1 22 Rth1 Reference resistor channel 1
4 VL Logic level/Reset 21 E1 Emitter channel 1
5 RC1 RC network deadtime channel 1 20 G1 Gate channel 1
6 InA Input A 19 Free
7 InB Input B 18 Free
8 RC2 RC network deadtime channel 2 17 C2 Collector sense channel 2
9 MOD Mode input 16 Rth2 Reference resistor channel 2
10 SO2 Status output channel 2 15 E2 Emitter channel 2
11 GND(dc) Ground of the DC/DC converter 14 G2 Gate channel 2
12 VDC +15V for DC/DC converter 13 Free

Legend:
Pins with the designation “Free” are not physically present (drawn as “X” in Fig. 3 bottom).

Mechanical Dimensions

Fig. 2 Side view 2SD106AI

Height X: typ. 16mm

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Fig. 3 Front view (top) / Layout overview component side (bottom) 2SD106AI

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Details of the circuit board layout

Grid of the aspect drawing on page 4 below: 2.54mm (100mil)
Recommended diameter of solder pad: Ø 1.6mm
Recommended diameter of drill holes: Ø 1.0mm

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Test conditions min max unit

Supply voltage VDC 0 16 Vdc

Supply voltage VDD 0 16 Vdc
Logic input voltage to GND 0 VDD Vdc
Gate peak current I out Gx to Ex -6 +6 A
Output power DC/DC converter total for both channels 2 W
Test voltage (50Hz/1min) inputs to outputs 4000 V AC(eff)
Operating voltage continuous (see Note 8) 800 Vdc
Operating temperature (see Note 10) -40 +85 °C
Storage temperature -40 +90 °C

All data refer to +25°C and VDD = VDC = 15V unless otherwise specified

Electrical Characteristics

Power supply Test conditions min typ max unit

Nominal supply voltage VDC to GND (see Note 1) 15 Vdc

Supply current I DC without load 23 mA
Max. supply current I DC (see Note 2) 153 mA
Output power DC/DC converter (see Note 3) 2 W
Efficiency η internal DC/DC converter 85 %
Nominal supply voltage VDD to GND 15 Vdc
Supply current I DD without load 12 mA
Supply current I DD at 25kHz switching frequency 15 mA

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Electrical Characteristics (Continuation)

Power supply monitoring Test conditions min typ max unit

Turn-on threshold V th (see Note 4) 11.5 Vdc

Hysteresis on-/off (see Note 4) 0.7 Vdc

Logic inputs Test conditions min typ max unit

Input voltage all inputs (see Note 5) 0 VDD Vdc

Timing characteristics Test conditions min typ max unit

Delay time input to output turn-on t pd(on) 300 ns

turn-off t pd(off) 350 ns
Blocking time after failure (see Note 12) 1 s

Outputs Test conditions min typ max unit

Output current IG Gx to Ex (see Note 6) -6 +6 A

Output rise time t r(out) Gx to Ex (see Note 7) 100 ns
Output fall time t f(out) Gx to Ex (see Note 7) 80 ns
Output current SOx 1.5 mA
Output voltage rating SOx SOx to GND VDD V

Vce-Monitoring Test conditions min typ max unit

Inputs Cx to Ex 0 VDD Vdc

Electrical isolation Test conditions min typ max unit

Operating voltage continuous (see Note 8) 800 Vdc

Test voltage (50Hz/1min) (see Note 11) 4000 V AC(eff)
Partial discharge extinction volt. IEC270 >1200 V AC(pk)
Creep path input-output 12.7 mm
Creep path output-output 12.7 mm
Maximum V/t at V =1000V (see Note 9) 100 kV/s

All data refer to +25°C and VDD = VDC = 15V unless otherwise specified

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Operating Conditions

Operating conditions Test conditions min max unit

Operating temperature (see Note 10) -40 +85 °C

Storage temperature -40 +90 °C
Footnotes to the key data
1) The drivers have a zener diode on each channel for over-voltage protection. When the feed voltage
exceeds 16V, this protection can be subject to thermal overload.
2) If the specified power consumption is exceeded, this indicates an overload of the DC/DC converter.
It should be noted that these DC/DC converters are not protected against overload.
3) This should be considered as a recommended value. Please consult the section: “Output power
and self-heating”.
4) Under-voltage monitoring for protecting the power semiconductors. The voltage refers to the local
supply voltage of each individual drive channel. However, this corresponds approximately to the
voltage at VDC with respect to GND.
5) The input levels must never exceed the limits of the supply voltage (i.e. between GND and VDD),
otherwise latch-up of the integrated circuits LDI 00I can occur. Particular care must be taken when
driving via cables or longer leads.
6) The gate current must be limited to its maximum value by a gate resistor.
7) At a load of 39nF in series with 5.6  (typical load of a 1200V/100A IGBT).
8) Maximum continuous or repeatedly-applied DC voltage between all inputs and all outputs.
However, types that have been measured and selected for higher partial-discharge voltages (e.g.
for 1700V IGBT modules) are also available.
9) This specification guarantees that the drive information will be transferred reliably even at a high
DC-link voltage and fastest switching operations.
10) The application-specific self-heating of the drivers - specially at high load - must be taken into
account.
11) The test voltage of 4000 Vac(rms)/50Hz may be applied only once during a minute. It should be
noted that with this (strictly speaking obsolete) test method, some (minor) damage occurs to the
isolation layers due to the partial discharge. Consequently, this test is not performed at CONCEPT
as a series test. In the case of repeated isolation tests (e.g. module test, equipment test, system
test) the subsequent tests should be performed with a lower test voltage: the test voltage is
reduced by 400V for each additional test. The more modern if more elaborate partial-discharge
measurement is better suited than such test methods as it is almost entirely non-destructive.
12) The typical blocking time after an error is 1 second. If required, versions with other blocking times
may also be supplied.

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Application Hints

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This data sheet contains only product-specific data. All data that apply to
the whole type series of SCALE drivers is given in the document entitled:
“Description and Application Manual for SCALE Drivers”. In particular, this
manual contains a detailed description of the concept of the SCALE
drivers, a description of the function of all terminal pins as well as other
important application hints.

Overview and application

The SCALE driver 2SD106AI is a two channel-driver for power MOSFETs and IGBTs.
Its compact mechanical dimensions and simple electrical interface make this driver
suitable for almost all conceivable applications. When used as a half-bridge driver, the
2SD106AI can directly generate any dead times that may be required.

Output power and self-heating

The specified output power of the driver totals 2W (1W per channel). This typically
suffices to drive a 100A/1200V six-pack IGBT module with 25kHz. In the case of a drive
power of 2W, the typical input power of the driver is about 2.33W; the losses due to
the driver total about 0.33W. Because CONCEPT cannot predict how the drivers will be
incorporated in the user’s application, no binding recommended value for self-heating
and thus for the maximum useful output power at high ambient temperatures can be
made. It is consequently recommended to check the self-heating of the system,
especially when it is used at higher temperatures.
For the calculation of the exact output power, reference should be made to Application
Note AN-9701 “IGBT drivers correctly calculated” on www.igbt-driver.com/go/app-note.

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Collector sense and dimensioning of Rth

The 2SD106AI dual
V V driver has a collector-
sense circuit to
1 1 protect the power
R D semiconductors. It is
4 C
shown in Fig. 4
O
C
Its basic operating
5 R
mode can be ob-
M R tained from the
G
brochure entitled:
R “Description and
I Application Manual
E
for Scale Drivers”.
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To correspond more
effectively to the
Fig. 4 Collector-sense circuit principle
turn-on characteristic
of the IGBTs, the
SCALE drivers do not use a static reference voltage to compare the voltage at the
collector. Instead, the reference is used as shown in Fig. 5.

Value Rth Reaction time Vth1 Vth2 V CE (off)

22k  4.9s  4.8V  3.2V 2.35V (1 Diode)
27k  5.7s  5.6V  3.9V 3.05V (1 Diode)
33k  6.8s  6.5V  4.7V 3.25V (2 Diodes)
39k  7.6s  7.3V  5.6V 4.15V (2 Diodes)
47k  9s  8.4V  6.8V 5.35V (2 Diodes)
Table 1 Reference resistor, reaction time and turn-off threshold

Notes on Table 1
The values for “Vth1” and “Vth2” are listed in Table 1 as a function of the reference
resistance Rth.
The value in the “Vth1” column corresponds to the voltage threshold after the response
time has elapsed.
The value in the “Vth2” column corresponds to the voltage which is set up statically
across the resistor Rth. This static value is typically reached after between 10 and 15µs.

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The value in the “V CE (off)” column corresponds to the collector-emitter voltage value at
which the protection function is activated when the external circuit is used as shown in
Fig. 4 with one or two Dm diodes of type 1N4007 connected in series.

+Vdc
Vce
Detail
Vth
0V

Response time

Detail view
Vth1
Vce Vth2

0V

Fig. 5 Collector-sense voltage curve

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If you need any help, simply call our technical support

CONCEPT provides expert help with your questions and problems:

www.IGBT-Driver.com/go/support

Quite special: customized SCALE drivers

If you need a power MOSFET or IGBT driver that is not included in the delivery range,
don’t hesitate to contact CONCEPT or your CONCEPT sales partner.
CONCEPT engineers have more than 20 years experience in the development and
manufacture of intelligent drivers for power MOSFETs and IGBTs and have already
implemented a large number of customized solutions.

Important Notice

The data contained in this product data sheet is intended exclusively for technically
trained staff. Handling all high-voltage 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 747-1, Chapter IX
or European standard EN 100015 (i.e. the workplace, tools, etc. must comply with
these standards). Otherwise, this product may be damaged.

Legal Disclaimer

This data sheet specifies devices but cannot promise to deliver any specific
characteristics. No warranty or guarantee is given – either expressly or implicitly –
regarding delivery, performance or suitability.
CT-Concept Technologie AG reserves the right to make modifications to its technical
data and product specifications at any time without prior notice. The general terms and
conditions of delivery of CT-Concept Technologie AG apply.

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