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.