0.4 Amp Output Current IGBT
Gate Drive Optocoupler
Technical Data
HCPL-T251
Features
• Supply Current
(I
CC
): 11 mA (Max.)
• Supply Voltage
(V
CC
): 10-30 V
• Output Current
(I
O
):
±
0.4 A (Min.)
• Switching Time
(t
PLH
/t
PHL
): 1
µ
s (Max.)
• Isolation Voltage
(V
ISO
): 3750 Vrms (Min.)
• UL 577 Recognized:
File No. E55361
• CSA Approved
• 10 kV/
µ
s Minimum Common
Mode Rejection (CMR) at
Vcm = 600 V
• Creepage Distance: 7.4 mm.
Clearance: 7.1 mm.
Description
The HCPL-T251 contains GaAsP
LED. The LED is optically
coupled to an integrated circuit
with a power output stage. This
optocoupler is ideally suited for
driving power IGBTs and
MOSFETs used in motor control
inverter applications. The high
operating voltage range of the
output stage provides the drive
voltages required by gate
controlled devices. The voltage
and current supplied by this
optocoupler makes it ideally
suited for directly driving small
or medium power IGBTs.
Functional Diagram
N/C
1
8
V
CC
V
O
V
O
V
EE
ANODE
CATHODE
N/C
2
3
4
7
6
5
SHIELD
Truth Table
LED
OFF
ON
V
out
LOW
HIGH
Ordering Information
Specify Part Number followed by
Option Number.
Example:
HCPL-T251 #XXXX
Applications
• IGBT/MOSFET Gate Drive
• AC/Brushless DC Motor
Drives
• Industrial Inverters
• Switch Mode Power
Supplies
No Option = Standard DIP Package, 50 per tube.
300 = Gull Wing Surface Mount Option,
50 per tube.
500 = Tape and Reel Packaging Option,
1000 per reel.
XXXE = Lead Free Option.
Remarks: The notation “#” is used for existing products, while (new)
products launched since 15th July 2001 and lead free option will use “-”
A 0.1
µF
bypass capacitor must be connected between pins 5 and 8.
CAUTION: It is advised that normal static precautions be taken in handling and assembly of this component
to prevent damage and/or degradation which may be induced by ESD.
2
Package Outline Drawings
Standard DIP Package
7.62 ± 0.25
(0.300 ± 0.010)
5
6.35 ± 0.25
(0.250 ± 0.010)
9.65 ± 0.25
(0.380 ± 0.010)
8
7
6
A T251
YYWW
PIN ONE 1
1.19 (0.047) MAX.
2
3
4
1.78 (0.070) MAX.
+ 0.076
0.254 - 0.051
+ 0.003)
(0.010 - 0.002)
DATE CODE
5° TYP.
3.56 ± 0.13
(0.140 ± 0.005)
4.70 (0.185) MAX.
0.51 (0.020) MIN.
2.92 (0.115) MIN.
1.080 ± 0.320
(0.043 ± 0.013)
0.65 (0.025) MAX.
2.54 ± 0.25
(0.100 ± 0.010)
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES).
NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.25 mm (10 mils) MAX.
Gull Wing Surface Mount Option 300
LAND PATTERN RECOMMENDATION
9.65 ± 0.25
(0.380 ± 0.010)
8
7
6
5
1.016 (0.040)
6.350 ± 0.25
(0.250 ± 0.010)
10.9 (0.430)
1
2
3
4
1.27 (0.050)
2.0 (0.080)
1.19
(0.047)
MAX.
1.780
(0.070)
MAX.
9.65 ± 0.25
(0.380 ± 0.010)
7.62 ± 0.25
(0.300 ± 0.010)
+ 0.076
0.254 - 0.051
+ 0.003)
(0.010 - 0.002)
3.56 ± 0.13
(0.140 ± 0.005)
1.080 ± 0.320
(0.043 ± 0.013)
0.635 ± 0.130
2.54
(0.025 ± 0.005)
(0.100)
BSC
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES).
LEAD COPLANARITY = 0.10 mm (0.004 INCHES).
0.635 ± 0.25
(0.025 ± 0.010)
12° NOM.
NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.25 mm (10 mils) MAX.
3
Regulatory Information
The HCPL-T251 is under
approval by the following
organizations:
UL
Approval under UL 1577,
Component Recognition
Program, File E55361.
CSA
Approval under CSA Component
Acceptance Notice #5, File CA 88324.
Insulation and Safety Related
Parameter
Minimum External Air Gap
(Clearance)
Minimum External Tracking
(Creepage)
Minimum Internal Plastic Gap
(Internal Clearance)
Tracking Resistance
(Comparative Tracking Index)
Isolation Group
CTI
Symbol
L(101)
Value Units
7.1
mm
Conditions
Measured from input terminals to
output terminals, shortest distance through
air.
Measured from input terminals to
output terminals, shortest distance path
along body.
Insulation thickness between emitter
and detector; also known as distance
through insulation
DIN IEC 112/VDE 0303 Part 1
Material Group (DIN VDE 0110, 1/89, Table 1)
L(102)
7.4
mm
0.08
mm
≥
175
IIIa
Volts
Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Compared with HCPL-3140)
Parameter
Operating Temperature
“High” Peak Output Current
“High” Peak Output Current
Storage Temperature
Average Input Current
Peak Transient Input Current
(<1
µs
Pulse Width, 300 pps)
Reverse Input Voltage
Supply Voltage
Output Voltage
Output Power Dissipation
Lead Solder Temperature
Solder Reflow Temperature Profile
Symbol
T
A
I
OH(PEAK)
I
OL(PEAK)
T
S
I
F(AVG)
I
F(TRAN)
Units
°C
A
A
°C
mA
A
HCPL-3140
Min.
Max.
- 40
100
0.6
0.6
-55
125
25
1.0
HCPL-T251
Min.
Max.
-20
85
0.4
0.4
-55
125
20
1.0
Note
1
2
V
R
V
5
5
(V
CC
- V
EE
)
V
-0.5
35
-0.5
35
V
O
V
0
V
CC
0
V
CC
P
O
mW
250
250
260°C for 10 sec., 1.6 mm below seating plane
See Package Outline Drawings section
3
Notes:
1. Maximum pulse width = 10
µs,
maximum duty cycle = 0.2%.
2. Derate linearly above 70°C free-air temperature at a rate of 0.3 mA/°C.
3. Derate lineraly above 70°C free-air temperature at a rate of 4.8 mW/°C.
4
Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Power Supply Voltage
Input Current (ON)
Input Voltage (OFF)
Symbol
V
CC
- V
EE
I
F(ON)
V
F(OFF)
Min.
15
8
0
Max.
30
12
0.8
Units
V
mA
V
DC Electrical Specifications
(Compared with HCPL-3140)
Over recommended operating conditions (I
F(ON)
= 8 to 12 mA, V
F(OFF)
= 0 to 0.8 V, V
CC
= 15 to 30 V,
V
EE
= Ground) unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Input Forward
Voltage
Temperature
Coefficient of
Forward Voltage
Input Reverse
Current
Input Capacitance
Symbol
V
F
∆V
F
/∆T
A
Units
V
mV/°C
HCPL-3140
Min.
Typ.* Max.
1.2
1.5
1.8
-1.6
HCPL-T251
Min.
Typ.* Max.
1.6
1.8
-2.0
Test
Conditions
I
F
= 10 mA
I
F
= 10 mA
Note
I
R
C
IN
µA
pF
60
0.2
0.4
0.5
0.2
0.4
0.4
0.5
V
CC
- 4 V
CC
- 1.8
0.4
0.7
1-2
10
45
0.25
N.A.
0.1
0.2
N.A.
V
CC
- 4 V
CC
- 1.8
1
3
3
0.5
7.5
8
10
250
V
R
= 5 V
V
F
= 0 V,
F = 1 MHz
V
O
= V
CC
- 4 V
V
O
= V
CC
- 15 V
V
O
= V
CC
- 4 V
V
O
= V
CC
- 15 V
I
O
= -100 mA
I
O
= 100 mA
High Level
I
OH
A
Output Current
Low Level
I
OL
A
Output Current
High Level
V
OH
V
Output Voltage
Low Level
V
OL
V
Output Voltage
High Level
I
CCH
mA
Supply CurrentntSupply
Current
Low Level
I
CCL
mA
Supply Current
Threshold Input
Current Low to
High
Threshold Input
Voltage High
to Low
Supply Voltage
Capacitance
(Input-Output)
Resistance
(Input-Output)
I
FLH
mA
11
11
6
7
Output Open
I
F
= 7 to 16 mA
Output Open
V
F
= -3.0 to
+0.8 V
I
O
= 0 mA,
V
O
> 5 V
V
FHL
V
0.8
0.8
V
CC
C
I-0
R
I-0
V
pF
Ω
10
60
10
12
30
10
60
10
12
30
*All typical values at T
A
= 25°C and V
CC
- V
EE
= 3° V, unless otherwise noted.
5
Switching Specifications (AC)
(Compared with HCPL-3140)
Over recommended operating conditions (T
A
= -40 to 100°C, I
F(ON)
= 8 to 12 mA, V
F(OFF)
= -3.0 to 0.8 V,
V
CC
= 15 to 30 V, V
EE
= Ground) unless otherwise specified.
HCPL-3140
(-40
°
C ~ 100
°
C)
Parameter
Symbol Units
Propagation Delay
t
PHL
µs
Time to High
Output Level
Propagation Delay T
PLH
µs
Time to Low
Output Level
Output Rise Time
t
R
ns
Output Fall Time
t
F
ns
Propagation
(t
PHL
-
µs
Delay Difference
t
PLH
)
Between Any
PDD
Two Parts
Output High
|CM
H
| kV/µs
Level Common
Mode Transient
Immunity
Min.
0.1
Typ.*
0.2
HCPL-T251
(-20
°
C ~ 70
°
C)
Typ.*
0.25
Test
Max.
Conditions
1
Rg = 47
Ω
Cg = 3 nF,
f = 10 kHz,
Duty Cycle = 50%
1
Note
Max. Min.
0.7
0.1
0.3
0.7
0.25
50
50
-0.5
0.5
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
N.A.
4
10
10
T
A
= 25°C
V
CC
= 30 V
HCPL
-3140
HCPL
-T251
I
F
= 10 mA
V
CM
= 1000 V
I
F
= 8 mA
V
CM
= 600 V
5
Output Low
Level Common
Mode Transient
Immunity
|CM
L
|
kV/µs
10
10
T
A
= 25°C
V
F
= 0 V
HCPL
-3140
HCPL
-T251
V
CM
= 1000 V
V
CM
= 600 V
5
*All typical values at T
A
= 25°C and V
CC
- V
EE
= 30 V, unless otherwise noted.
Notes:
4. The difference between t
PHL
and t
PLH
between any two HCPL-3140 parts under the same test condition.
5. Common mode transient immunity in the high state is the maximum tolerable dV
CM
/dt of the common mode pulse, V
CM
, to assure
that the output will remain in the high state (i.e., V
O
> 15.0 V).
6. Common mode transient immunity in a low state is the maximum tolerable dV
CM
/dt of the common mode pulse, V
CM
, to assure that
the output will remain in a low state (i.e., V
O
< 1.0 V).