Powerex, Inc., 200 E. Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272

Hybrid IC

IGBT Gate Driver

VLA507

1

8/05

Description:

VLA507 is a hybrid integrated

circuit designed for driving IGBT

modules. This device operates

as an isolation amplifier for these

modules and provides the required

electrical isolation between the

input and output with an opto-

coupler.

Features:

£

Output is ±3 Amperes Maximum

£

Two Supply Drive

(VCC: 15 Volts, VEE: -10 Volts)

£

SIP Outline Allows More Space

on Mounting Area

£

Electrical Isolation Voltage

Between Input and Output

(2500 Vrms for 1 Minute)

£

TTL Compatible Input

Application:

To drive IGBT modules for welding,

induction heating, or inverters.

Recommended IGBT Modules:

NFH Series IGBTs –

VCES = 1200V up to

150A class (f: up to 30kHz)

NF Series IGBTs –

VCES = 600V up to

200A class (f: up to 20kHz)

VCES = 1200V up to

150A class (f: up to 20kHz)

Outline Drawing and Circuit Diagram

1

8

A

B

J

C

F

G

D

D

H

E

INTERFACE

OPTO COUPLER

180

Ω

VCC

VO

VEE

2

1

6

7

8

K

L

5 PIN: NC

Dimensions

Inches

Millimeters

A

1.18 Max.

30.0 Max.

B

0.79 Max.

20.0 Max.

C

0.28 Max.

7.0 Max.

D

0.24 Max.

6.0 Max.

E

0.10

2.54

F

2.16 Max.

5.5 Max.

G

0.08 Max.

2.0 Max.

H

0.70

17.78

J

0.18±0.06

4.5±1.5

K

0.02

0.5

L

0.01

0.25