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2SP0320x2Ax-FF900R12IP4
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Compact, high-performance, plug-and-play dual-channel IGBT driver based on
SCALE-2 technology for individual and parallel-connected modules in 2-level, 3-
level and multilevel converter topologies
Abstract
The SCALE-2 plug-and-play driver 2SP0320x2Ax-FF900R12IP4 is a compact dual-channel intelligent gate driver
designed for Infineon’s PrimePACKTM IGBTs FF900R12IP4. The driver features an electrical interface
(2SP0320T) or a fiber-optic interface (2SP0320V and 2SP0320S) with a built-in DC/DC power supply.
For drivers adapted to other types of high-power and high-voltage IGBT modules, refer to
www.IGBT-Driver.com/go/plug-and-play
Features Applications
[ Plug-and-play solution
[ Allows parallel connection of IGBT modules
[ For 2-level, 3-level and multilevel topologies
[ Shortens application development time
[ Extremely reliable; long service life
[ Built-in DC/DC power supply
[ 20-pin flat cable interface (2SP0320T)
[ Fiber-optic links (2SP0320V & 2SP0320S)
[ Duty cycle 0... 100%
[ Active clamping of Vce at turn-off
[ IGBT short-circuit protection
[ Monitoring of supply voltage
[ Safe isolation to EN 50178
[ UL compliant
[ Suitable for FF900R12IP4
[ Wind-power converters
[ Industrial drives
[ UPS
[ Power-factor correctors
[ Traction
[ Railroad power supplies
[ Welding
[ SMPS
[ Radiology and laser technology
[ Research
[ and many others
PrimePACK is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG, Munich
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Safety Notice!
The data contained in this 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 60747-1, Chapter IX or European standard EN 100015 (i.e. the
workplace, tools, etc. must comply with these standards). Otherwise, this product may be damaged.
Important Product Documentation
This data sheet contains only product-specific data. For a detailed description, must-read application notes and
common data that apply to the whole series, please refer to “Description & Application Manual for 2SP0320T
SCALE-2 IGBT Drivers” (electrical interface) or “Description & Application Manual for 2SP0320V and 2SP0320S
SCALE-2 IGBT Drivers” (fiber-optic interface) on www.IGBT-Driver.com/go/2SP0320.
When applying SCALE-2 plug-and-play drivers, please note that these drivers are specifically adapted to a
particular type of IGBT module. Therefore, the type designation of SCALE-2 plug-and-play drivers also includes
the type designation of the corresponding IGBT module. These drivers are not valid for IGBT modules other
than those specified. Incorrect use may result in failure.
Mechanical Dimensions
Dimensions: See the relevant “Description and Application Manual”
Mounting principle: Connected to IGBT module with screws
Fiber-Optic Interfaces
Interface Remarks Part type #
Drive signal input 2SP0320V, fiber-optic receiver (Notes 21, 22) HFBR-2522
Drive signal input 2SP0320S, fiber-optic receiver (Notes 21, 22) HFBR-2412Z
Status output 2SP0320V, fiber-optic transmitter (Notes 21, 23) HFBR-1522
Status output 2SP0320S, fiber-optic transmitter (Notes 21, 23) HFBR-1412Z
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Remarks Min Max Unit
Supply voltage VDC VDC to GND 0 16 V
Supply voltage VCC VCC to GND (Note 1) 0 16 V
Logic input and output voltages To GND -0.5 VCC+0.5 V
SOx current Fault condition, total current 20 mA
Gate peak current Iout Note 2 -20 +20 A
Average supply current IDC 2SP0320T (Note 24) 600 mA
Average supply current IDC 2SP0320V and 2SP0320S (Note 24) 690 mA
Output power per gate Ambient temperature <70°C (Note 3) 3 W
Ambient temperature 85°C (Note 3) 2 W
Switching frequency F 20 kHz
Test voltage (50Hz/1min.) Primary to secondary (Note 19) 3800 VAC(eff)
Secondary to secondary (Note 19) 3800 VAC(eff)
DC-link voltage Note 4 800 V
|dV/dt| Rate of change of input to output voltage (Note 20) 50 kV/μs
Operating voltage Primary/secondary, secondary/secondary 1200 Vpeak
Operating temperature -40 +85 °C
Storage temperature -40 +90 °C
Recommended Operating Conditions
Power Supply Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Supply voltage VDC To GND (Note 1) 14.5 15 15.5 V
Supply voltage VCC To GND (Note 1) 14.5 15 15.5 V
Resistance from TB to GND 2SP0320T, blocking time≠0, ext. value 128 ∞ kΩ
SOx current Fault condition, 3.3V logic 4 mA
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Electrical Characteristics
Power Supply Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Supply current IDC 2SP0320T, without load 37 mA
2SP0320V and 2SP0320S, without load 145 mA
Efficiency η Internal DC/DC converter 85 %
Supply current ICC Without load 19 mA
Coupling capacitance Cio Primary side to secondary side, total, per channel
2SP0320T 20 pF
2SP0320V and 2SP0320S 15 pF
Power Supply Monitoring Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Supply threshold VCC Primary side, clear fault 11.9 12.6 13.3 V
Primary side, set fault (Note 5) 11.3 12.0 12.7 V
Monitoring hysteresis Primary side, set/clear fault 0.35 V
Supply threshold Visox-Veex Secondary side, clear fault 12.1 12.6 13.1 V
Secondary side, set fault (Note 26) 11.5 12.0 12.5 V
Monitoring hysteresis Secondary side, set/clear fault 0.35 V
Supply threshold Veex-VCOMx Secondary side, clear fault 5 5.15 5.3 V
Secondary side, set fault (Note 26) 4.7 4.85 5 V
Monitoring hysteresis Secondary side, set/clear fault 0.15 V
Logic Inputs and Outputs Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Input impedance 2SP0320T, V(INx) > 3V (Note 6) 3.5 4.1 4.6 kΩ
Turn-on threshold 2SP0320T, V(INx) (Note 7) 2.6 V
Turn-off threshold 2SP0320T, V(INx) (Note 7) 1.3 V
SOx output voltage Fault condition, I(SOx)<8mA 0.7 V
Short-circuit Protection Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Vce-monitoring threshold Between auxiliary terminals 10.2 V
Response time DC-link voltage > 550V (Note 8) 6.9 μs
Delay to IGBT turn-off After the response time (Note 9) 1.4 μs
Blocking time 2SP0320T, after fault (Note 10) 90 ms
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Timing Characteristics Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Turn-on delay td(on)
2SP0320T (Note 11) 90 ns
Turn-off delay td(off) 2SP0320T (Note 11) 90 ns
Jitter of turn-on delay 2SP0320T (Note 28) ±2 ns
Jitter of turn-off delay 2SP0320T (Note 28) ±2 ns
Turn-on delay td(on) 2SP0320V and 2SP0320S (Note 12) 120 ns
Turn-off delay td(off) 2SP0320V and 2SP0320S (Note 12) 100 ns
Output rise time tr(out) G
x to Ex (Note 13) 7 ns
Output fall time tf(out) G
x to Ex (Note 13) 25 ns
Dead time between outputs 2SP0320T, half-bridge mode 3 μs
Jitter of dead time 2SP0320T, half-bridge mode ±100 ns
Transmission delay of fault state 2SP0320T (Note 14) 450 ns
Transmission delay of fault state 2SP0320V and 2SP0320S (Note 25) 90 ns
Delay to clear fault state 2SP0320V and 2SP0320S (Note 15) 11 μs
Acknowledge delay time 2SP0320V and 2SP0320S (Note 16) 220 ns
Acknowledge pulse width 2SP0320V and 2SP0320S (on host side) 700 1050 ns
Outputs Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Turn-on gate resistor Rg(on) Note 17 1.6 Ω
Turn-off gate resistor Rg(off) Note 17 3.3 Ω
Gate voltage at turn-on 15 V
Gate-voltage at turn-off 2SP0320T / (2SP0320V & 2SP0320S)
P = 0W -10.4/-9.9 V
P = 0.3W -10.2/-9.8 V
P = 2.1W -9.7/-9.5 V
P = 3W -9.6/-9.4 V
Gate resistance to COMx 4.7 kΩ
dV/dt Feedback Remarks Implementation
dV/dt feedback Note 18 No
Electrical Isolation Remarks Min Typ Max Unit
Test voltage (50Hz/1s) Primary to secondary side (Note 19) 3800 3850 3900 Veff
Secondary to secondary side (Note 19) 3800 3850 3900 Veff
Partial discharge extinction volt. Primary to secondary side (Note 27) 1220 Vpeak
Secondary to secondary side (Note 27) 1200 Vpeak
Creepage distance Primary to secondary side 20 mm
Secondary to secondary side 17 mm
All data refer to +25°C and VCC = VDC = 15V
unless otherwise specified
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Footnotes to the Key Data
1) Both supply voltages VDC and VCC should be applied in parallel.
2) The gate current is limited by the gate resistors located on the driver.
3) If the specified value is exceeded, this indicates a driver overload. It should be noted that the driver is
not protected against overload. From 70°C to 85°C, the maximum permissible output power can be
linearly interpolated from the given data.
4) This limit is due to active clamping. Refer to “Description & Application Manual for 2SP0320T SCALE-2
IGBT Drivers” (electrical interface) or “Description & Application Manual for 2SP0320V and 2SP0320S
SCALE-2 IGBT Drivers” (fiber-optic interface).
5) Undervoltage monitoring of the primary-side supply voltage (VCC to GND). If the voltage drops below
this limit, a fault is transmitted to the corresponding output(s) (2SP0320T/2SP0320V/2SP0320S) and
the IGBTs are switched off (only 2SP0320T).
6) The input impedance can be modified to values < 18 kΩ (customer-specific solution).
7) Turn-on and turn-off threshold values can be increased (customer-specific solution).
8) The resulting pulse width of the direct output of the gate drive unit for short-circuit type I (excluding
the delay of the gate resistors) is the sum of response time plus delay to IGBT turn-off.
9) The turn-off event of the IGBT is delayed by the specified time after the response time.
10) Factory set value. The blocking time can be reduced with an external resistor. Refer to “Description &
Application Manual for 2SP0320T SCALE-2 IGBT Drivers”.
11) Measured from the transition of the turn-on or turn-off command at the driver input to direct output
of the gate drive unit (excluding the delay of the gate resistors).
12) Including the delay of the external fiber-optic links. Measured from the transition of the turn-on or
turn-off command at the optical transmitter on the host controller side to the direct output of the gate
drive unit (excluding the delay of the gate resistors).
13) Refers to the direct output of the gate drive unit (excluding the delay of the gate resistors).
14) Transmission delay of the fault state from the secondary side to the primary status outputs.
15) Measured on the host side. The fault status on the secondary side is automatically reset after the
specified time.
16) Including the delay of the external fiber-optic links. Measured from the transition of the turn-on or
turn-off command at the optical transmitter on the host controller side to the transition of the
acknowledge signal at the optical receiver on the host controller side.
17) The gate resistors can be leaded or surface mounted. CONCEPT reserves the right to determine which
type will be used. Typically, higher quantities will be produced with SMD resistors and small quantities
with leaded resistors.
18) A dV/dt feedback can optionally be implemented in order to reduce the rate of rise of the collector
emitter voltage of the IGBTs at turn-off (customer-specific solution).
19) HiPot testing (= dielectric testing) must generally be restricted to suitable components. This gate
driver is suited for HiPot testing. Nevertheless, it is strongly recommended to limit the testing time to
1s slots as stipulated by EN 50178. Excessive HiPot testing at voltages much higher than 850VAC(eff)
may lead to insulation degradation. No degradation has been observed over 1min. testing at
3800VAC(eff). Every production sample shipped to customers has undergone 100% testing at the given
value or higher (<5100Veff) for 1s.
20) This specification guarantees that the drive information will be transferred reliably even at a high DC-
link voltage and with ultra-fast switching operations.
21) The transceivers required on the host controller side are not supplied with the gate driver. It is
recommended to use the same types as used in the gate driver. For product information refer to
www.IGBT-Driver.com/go/fiberoptics
22) The recommended transmitter current at the host controller is 20mA. A higher current may increase
jitter or delay at turn-off.
23) The typical transmitter current at the gate driver is 18mA. In case of supply undervoltage, the
minimum transmitter current at the gate driver is 12mA: this is suitable for adequate plastic optical
fibers with a length of more than 10 meters.
24) If the specified value is exceeded, this indicates a driver overload. It should be noted that the driver is
not protected against overload.
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25) Delay of external fiber-optic links. Measured from the driver secondary side (ASIC output) to the
optical receiver on the host controller.
26) Undervoltage monitoring of the secondary-side supply voltage (Visox to Veex and Veex to COMx
which correspond with the approximate turn-on and turn-off gate-emitter voltages). If the
corresponding voltage drops below this limit, the IGBT is switched off and a fault is transmitted to the
corresponding output.
27) Partial discharge measurement is performed in accordance with IEC 60270 and isolation coordination
specified in EN 50178. The partial discharge extinction voltage between primary and either secondary
side is coordinated for safe isolation to EN 50178.
28) Jitter measurements are performed with input signals INx switching between 0V and 15V referred to
GND, with a corresponding rise time and fall time of 8ns.
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Interface CONCEPT Driver Type # Related IGBT
Electrical Interface 2SP0320T2A0-FF900R12IP4 FF900R12IP4
Fiber-Optic Interface 1) 2SP0320V2A0-FF900R12IP4 FF900R12IP4
Fiber-Optic Interface 2) 2SP0320S2A0-FF900R12IP4 FF900R12IP4
1) Fiber-optic interface with versatile link (HFBR-2522 and HFBR-1522)
2) Fiber-optic interface with ST (HFBR-2412Z and HFBR-1412Z)
See “Description & Application Manual for 2SP0320V and 2SP0320S SCALE-2 IGBT Drivers”
Product home page: www.IGBT-Driver.com/go/2SP0320
Refer to www.IGBT-Driver.com/go/nomenclature for information on driver nomenclature
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