Short Description

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.

Each of the two output channels is electrically isolated from the primary side and the other secondary channel.

An output current of ±15A and 1.4W drive power is available per channel with a gate voltage swing of +15V

to -6V. The turn-on voltage is regulated to maintain a stable 15V regardless of the output power level.

Its outstanding EMC allows safe and reliable operation even in harsh industrial applications.

Applications

Industrial motor drives

Premium drives

Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)

PV converters

Electric/hybrid drive vehicles

Switched mode power supplies (SMPS)

Medical equipment (MRT, CT, X-ray)

Welding and plasma cutters

Multilevel applications, 3-Level NPC1 and 2