Vishay Intertechnology IGBT and MOSFET Drivers in Stretched SO-6 Package Enable Compact Designs, Fast Switching, and High Voltages

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Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) has introduced two new IGBT and MOSFET drivers - VOFD341A and VOFD343A - in a stretched SO-6 package. These optocouplers deliver peak output currents of 3A and 4A, operate at temperatures up to +125°C, and feature low propagation delay of 200ns. The devices are designed for solar inverters, industrial motor control, and UPS applications, capable of driving IGBTs up to 1200V/100A. Key features include high working voltages up to 1.140V, noise immunity of 50 kV/µs, and RoHS compliance. Samples and production quantities are available with six-week lead times.

Positive

• High peak output currents (3A and 4A) enabling faster switching
• High operating temperature capability (+125°C) allowing compact designs
• High working voltage capability (1.140V) supporting high voltage applications
• Immediate availability with reasonable lead time (6 weeks)

Negative

• None.

Devices Combine High Peak Output Currents to 4 A With High Operating Temperatures to +125 °C and Low Propagation Delay of 200 ns

MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced two new IGBT and MOSFET drivers in the compact, high isolation stretched SO-6 package. Delivering high peak output currents of 3 A and 4 A, respectively, the Vishay Semiconductors VOFD341A and VOFD343A offer high operating temperatures to +125 °C and low propagation delay of 200 ns maximum.

Consisting of an AlGaAs LED optically coupled to an integrated circuit with a power output stage, the optocouplers released today are intended for solar inverters and microinverters; AC and brushless DC industrial motor control inverters; and inverter stages for AC/DC conversion in UPS. The devices are ideally suited for directly driving IGBTs with ratings up to 1200 V / 100 A.

The high operating temperature of the VOFD341A and VOFD343A provides a higher temperature safety margin for more compact designs, while their high peak output current allows for faster switching by eliminating the need for an additional driver stage. The devices’ low propagation delay minimizes switching losses while facilitating more precise PWM regulation.

The optocouplers’ high isolation package enables high working voltages up to 1.140 V, which allows for high voltage inverter stages while still maintaining enough voltage safety margin. The RoHS-compliant devices offer high noise immunity of 50 kV/µs, which prevents fail functions in fast switching power stages.

Samples and production quantities of the VOFD341A and VOFD343A are available now, with lead times of six weeks.

Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.^® Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.

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Link to product datasheet:
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?80420 (VOFD341A)
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?80486 (VOFD343A)

Link to product photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vishay/albums/72177720321321938

For more information please contact:
Vishay Intertechnology
Peter Henrici, +1 408 567-8400
peter.henrici@vishay.com
or
Redpines
Bob Decker, +1 415 409-0233
bob.decker@redpinesgroup.com

FAQ

What are the key features of Vishay's (VSH) new IGBT and MOSFET drivers?

The new drivers (VOFD341A and VOFD343A) feature peak output currents of 3A and 4A, operating temperatures up to +125°C, low propagation delay of 200ns, and high working voltages up to 1.140V.

What applications are Vishay's (VSH) new VOFD341A and VOFD343A drivers designed for?

These drivers are designed for solar inverters, microinverters, AC and brushless DC industrial motor control inverters, and inverter stages for AC/DC conversion in UPS systems.

What is the lead time for Vishay's (VSH) new IGBT and MOSFET drivers?

Samples and production quantities of the VOFD341A and VOFD343A are available with lead times of six weeks.