Industrial Isolation Products

Digital Isolators

Multi-Channel Digital Isolator for 24 V Input Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Applications

The Si838x offers a compact, high-speed, high noise immunity (50 kV/μs CMTI typ.) isolation solution for interfacing multiple 24 V digital inputs with an embedded processor in programmable logic controller (PLC) applications. The Si838x features bipolar input flexibility to accommodate sinking or sourcing inputs with no power supply required on the field side, 2.25 V_DD low-power processor interface to the controller, and high-speed capability up to 2 Mbps for servo motor control.

The Si838x is the industry’s first high-speed, multi-channel digital isolators designed for programmable logic controller (PLC) applications requiring high-speed channels (up to 2 Mbps), channel integration (up to eight channels per device), bipolar input flexibility, high noise immunity (50 kV/µs CMTI typical), and 2.5 kV RMS safety isolation. The Si838x family provides a robust solution for PLC applications including industrial I/O modules, computer numerical control (CNC) machines and servo motor control. The Si838x isolators feature a flexible bipolar input capability that gives developers a choice of sinking or sourcing inputs. The controller interface can be eight parallel channels or a four-port SPI. Designers can “daisy chain” 16 Si838x isolators in a system design to create PLCs with up to 128 channels supported by a single serial peripheral interface (SPI) port on the system’s embedded processor. Developers can now easily migrate their optocoupler-based designs to state-of-the-art digital isolation technology providing the benefits of higher performance, greater design flexibility, higher channel density and long-term reliability.

Si838x PLC Field Input Isolator Family Highlights

• Bipolar input capability offers flexible design options for sinking or sourcing PLC inputs
• Up to 8 channels in one package reduces board space for compact PLC designs
• High-speed 2 Mbps channels enable reliable servo motor control
• High noise immunity (50 kV/µs CMTI on high-speed channels) ensures reliable operation
• Parallel or SPI interface provides flexible design options
• Single SPI port supports 128 channels with 16 Si838x devices, saving control I/O pins
• User-programmable de-bounce capability using SPI
• 2.25-5.5 V_DD capability reduces power consumption for low-power controller interface
• Integrated 2.5 kV RMS safety-rated isolation

Part Number	Description
SI8382P-IU	General Purpose Digital Isolator 2500Vrms 8 Channel 2Mbps CMTI 20-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
SI8384P-IU	General Purpose Digital Isolator 2500Vrms 8 Channel 2Mbps CMTI 20-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
SI8380P-IU	General Purpose Digital Isolator 2500Vrms 8 Channel 2Mbps 200kV/µs CMTI 20-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
SI8380PF-IU	General Purpose Digital Isolator 2500Vrms 8 Channel 2Mbps 200kV/µs CMTI 20-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
SI8380PM-IU	General Purpose Digital Isolator 2500Vrms 8 Channel 2Mbps 200kV/µs CMTI 20-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
SI8380PS-IU	General Purpose Digital Isolator 2500Vrms 8 Channel 2Mbps 200kV/µs CMTI 20-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
SI8380S-IU	SPI Digital Isolator 2500Vrms 8 Channel 2Mbps 200kV/µs CMTI 20-SSOP (0.154", 3.90mm Width)
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Si88xx family of products combine high-speed digital isolators with an isolated power supply. This integrated product for signal and power isolation provides a complete isolation solution to designers. The Si88xx has up to four high-speed digital isolation channels integrated with a modified fly-back topology based DC-DC converter. The DC-DC converter works in conjunction with an external transformer to provide up to 2 W of isolated power that can be used to supply the secondary side of the Si88xx as well as drive other circuits on the isolated side. The converter provides a high 78% efficiency that meets green power energy requirements.

Si88xx Digital Isolator with 2W DC-DC Isolated Converter Highlights

• 5 kVrms isolation
• Integrated 2 W DC/DC with regulation
• High reliability & safety – 100 year lifetime⁽¹⁾
• Multi-channel, high speed - 100 Mbps signal isolation
• Low EMI emissions & high noise immunity of 100 kV/µs
• High efficiency DC-DC converter solution (78%)

Part Number	Description
SI88240BD-IS	General Purpose Digital Isolator 5000Vrms 4 Channel 100Mbps 40kV/µs CMTI
SI88241BD-IS	General Purpose Digital Isolator 5000Vrms 4 Channel 100Mbps 40kV/µs CMTI
SI88242BD-IS	General Purpose Digital Isolator 5000Vrms 4 Channel 100Mbps 40kV/µs CMTI
SI88243BD-IS	General Purpose Digital Isolator 5000Vrms 4 Channel 100Mbps 40kV/µs CMTI
SI88340ED-IS	General Purpose Digital Isolator 5000Vrms 4 Channel 100Mbps 40kV/µs CMTI
SI88341ED-IS	General Purpose Digital Isolator 5000Vrms 4 Channel 100Mbps 40kV/µs CMTI
SI88342ED-IS	General Purpose Digital Isolator 5000Vrms 4 Channel 100Mbps 40kV/µs CMTI
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Resources: Si88xx Family of Opto Drivers/Eval Kit

Isolated Gate Drivers

Isolated Gate Driver family provides ultimate protection for Inverters and Motor Drive

The new Si828x ISOdriver portfolio is a family of isolated gate drivers designed to protect insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) switches in power inverter and motor drive applications with features such as desaturation detection and secondary side power-on indication that are essential for IGBT drive applications.

The new Si828x ISOdriver family provides industrial-grade isolation (5 kV RMS withstand), best-in-class feature integration including an optional DC-DC converter, the industry’s fastest desaturation detection, superior timing characteristics, and exceptional noise and transient immunity.

The defining Si828x feature is a 4 amp gate driver coupled with desaturation detection to monitor the IGBT for over-current. In that event, the Si828x driver initiates a controlled shutdown of the switch while updating the controller with the fault status, protecting the IGBT and the system. Additional integrated features include split outputs, a Miller clamp to prevent parasitic gate turn-on, and driver power state and fault feedback to the controller.

The Si828x family includes driver versions with an integrated isolated DC-DC converter, which helps developers simplify the layout, reduce component count and board size, and ease the complexity of creating and managing multiple power domains. A single power bus can be routed across the system, eliminating complex spacing concerns.

The Si828x family provides an ideal solution for industrial motor drives, solar inverters, high-voltage power converters, uninterruptable power supplies, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) compressor control.

Si828x ISOdriver Family Highlights

• Industrial-grade isolation: high transient immunity, high reliability, 5 kV RMS withstand
• Most comprehensive feature integration in the isolated gate driver market
• Optional integrated DC-DC converter simplifying board layout and driver supply design
• Industry's fastest desaturation detection: up to 10x faster than competitive alternatives
• Fastest, most accurate timing specs with low propagation delay (< 55 ns): up to 10x better than optocoupler solutions and up to 2x better than competing CMOS solutions
• Long lifetimes under high-voltage conditions (100 years at 1000 V)

Part Number	Description
SI8285BD-IS	4A Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 5000Vrms 1 Channel 16-SOIC
SI8285CD-IS	4A Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 5000Vrms 1 Channel 16-SOIC
SI8286BD-IS	4A Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 5000Vrms 1 Channel 16-SOIC
SI8286CD-IS	4A Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 5000Vrms 1 Channel 16-SOIC
SI8281BD-IS	4A Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 5000Vrms 1 Channel 20-SOIC
SI8281CD-IS	4A Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 5000Vrms 1 Channel 20-SOIC
SI8282BD-IS	4A Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 5000Vrms 1 Channel 20-SOIC
SI8281BD-IS	4A Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 5000Vrms 1 Channel 20-SOIC
SI8282BD-IS	4A Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 5000Vrms 1 Channel 20-SOIC
SI8282CD-IS	4A Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 5000Vrms 1 Channel 20-SOIC
SI8285BD-IS	4A Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 5000Vrms 1 Channel 16-SOIC
SI8286CD-IS	4A Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 5000Vrms 1 Channel 16-SOIC
SI8285CD-IS	4A Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 5000Vrms 1 Channel 16-SOIC
SI8281CD-IS	4A Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 5000Vrms 1 Channel 20-SOIC
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Resources: Si828x ISOdriver Gate Drivers

Isolated FET Drivers for Relay Replacement

Industry’s First CMOS Isolation Solid-State Relay (SSR) Solution

The new Si875x isolated FET driver offers a unique way for designers to replace solid-state relays (SSRs) or electromechanical relays (EMRs) with a cost-optimized, application specific FET that delivers robust isolation, a convenient interface, efficient FET gate drive capability, and unique optional features for noise and power reduction.

The new Si875x family features the industry’s first isolated FET drivers that enables designers to pair with an application-specific, high-volume discrete FET to replace electromechanical relays (EMR) and Optocoupler-based Solid-State Relay (SSR) for motor control, HVAC relays, AC mains line and communications switches. The Si875x isolated FET driver provides a better alternative to electromechanical relays that reduces systems cost and power, provides superior stability over time and temperature, and improves switching noise and reliability. A floating secondary side DC voltage source in the Si875x generates its own gate drive output voltage that reduces circuit cost, size and complexity.

Si875x Isolated FET Driver Family Highlights

• Industry's first CMOS isolation-based SSR solution, supporting application-specific FETs
• Best-in-class noise immunity, high reliability and 2.5 kV RMS isolation rating
• Long lifetimes under high-voltage conditions (100 years at 1000 V)
• Efficient switching: 10.3 V at the gate with only 1 mA of input current
• Wide input voltage of 2.25 V to 5.5 V enables power savings
• Unique pin feature optimizes power consumption/switching time trade-off
• Miller clamping prevents unintended turn on of external FET
• Small SOIC-8 package integrates isolation and power capacitors for low-power applications
• AEC-Q100-qualified automotive-grade device options

Part Number	Description
SI8751AB-ISR	Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 2500Vrms 1 Channel
SI8752AB-ISR	Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 2500Vrms 1 Channel
SI8752AB-IS	Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 2500Vrms 1 Channel
SI8751AB-IS	Gate Driver Capacitive Coupling 2500Vrms 1 Channel
SI8752-KIT	Evaluation Kit for SI8752 Isolation
SI8751-KIT	Evaluation Kit for SI8751 Isolation