Agilent HCPL-3100/HCPL-3101
Power MOSFET/IGBT Gate Drive
Optocouplers
Data Sheet
Features
• High output current
I
O1
and I
O2
(0.6 A
Peak
, 0.1 A
continuous)
• 15 kV/µs minimum Common Mode
Rejection (CMR) at V
CM
= 1500 V
• Wide operating V
CC
range
(15 to 30 volts)
• High speed
1
µs
typical propagation delay
(HCPL-3100)
0.3
µs
typical propagation delay
(HCPL-3101)
• Recognized under UL 1577 for
dielectric withstand proof test
voltages of 5000 vac, 1 minute
Applications
• Isolated MOSFET/IGBT gate drive
• AC and DC motor drives
• General purpose industrial inverters
• Uninterruptable power supply
Description
The HCPL-3100/3101 consists of an
LED* optically coupled to an
integrated circuit with a power
output stage. These optocouplers
are suited for driving power
MOSFETs and IGBTs used in motor
control inverter applications. The
high operating voltage range of the
output stage provides the voltage
drives required by gate controlled
devices. The voltage and current
supplied by these optocouplers
allow for direct interfacing to the
power device without the need for
an intermediate amplifier stage.
The HCPL-3100 switches a
3000 pF load in 2
µs
and the
HCPL-3101, using a higher speed
LED, switches a 3000 pF load in
0.5
µs.
With a CMR rating of
15 kV/µs typical these opto-
couplers readily reject transients
found in inverter applications.
The LED controls the state of the
output stage. Transistor Q2 in the
output stage is on with the LED
off, allowing the gate of the power
device to be held low. Turning on
the LED turns off transistor Q2
and switches on transistor Q1 in
the output stage which provides
current and voltage to drive the
gate of the power device.
Functional Diagram
HCPL-3100
ANODE
1
8
V
CC
1
HCPL-3101
8
V
CC
CATHODE
2
Q2
7
GND
ANODE
2
Q2
7
GND
3
Q1
6
V
O2
CATHODE
3
Q1
6
V
O2
4
5
V
O1
4
5
V
O1
TRUTH TABLE
LED
OUTPUT
ON
HIGH LEVEL
OFF
LOW LEVEL
Q1
ON
OFF
Q2
OFF
ON
THE USE OF A 0.1
µF
BYPASS CAPACITOR CONNECTED BETWEEN PINS 8 AND 7
IS RECOMMENDED. ALSO CURRENT LIMITING RESISTOR IS RECOMMENDED
(SEE FIGURE 1, AND NOTE 2 AND NOTE 7).
*HCPL-3100 LED contains Silicon-doped GaAs and HCPL-3101 LED contains AlGaAs.
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.
Schematic
HCPL-3100
I
CC
8
GND
1
ANODE
+
Q1
I
O1
5
THE USE OF A 0.1
µF
BYPASS CAPACITOR CONNECTED BETWEEN PINS 8 AND 7
IS RECOMMENDED. ALSO CURRENT LIMITING RESISTOR IS RECOMMENDED
(SEE FIGURE 1, AND NOTE 2 AND NOTE 7).
I
F
Q2
I
O2
6
7
ANODE
+
V
O2
CATHODE
V
O1
–
3
Q1
I
O1
5
2
I
F
Q2
I
O2
6
V
CC
HCPL-3101
I
CC
8
GND
7
V
CC
V
O2
CATHODE
–
2
V
O1
Ordering Information
Specify Part Number followed by Option Number (if desired).
Example:
HCPL-310x-XXX E
Lead-free.
000 = Standard DIP Package, 50 per tube.
300 = Gull Wing Surface Mount Option, 50 per tube.
500 = Tape and Reel Packaging Option, 1000 per reel.
Outline Drawing
0.65 (0.026)
1.05 (0.040)
0.90 (0.035)
1.50 (0.059)
0°
13°
8
TYPE
NUMBER
DATE
CODE
7
6
5
0.16 (0.006)
0.36 (0.014)
6.00 (0.236)
7.00 (0.276)
7.32 (0.288)
7.92 (0.312)
0°
13°
A XXXX
YYWW
1
2
3
4
HCPL-3100
ANODE
9.16 (0.361)
10.16 (0.400)
0.50
(0.020)
TYP.
CATHODE
3.00 (0.118)
4.00 (0.157)
2
Q2
HCPL-3101
8
V
CC
1
8
V
CC
1
7
GND
ANODE
2
Q2
7
GND
3
Q1
6
V
O2
CATHODE
3
Q1
6
V
O2
2.90 (0.114)
3.90 (0.154)
2.55 (0.100)
3.55 (0.140)
4
5
V
O1
4
5
V
O1
0.40 (0.016)
0.60 (0.024)
2.29 (0.090)
2.79 (0.110)
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Demonstrated ESD Performance
Human Body Model: MIL-STD-
883 Method 3015.7: Class 2
Machine Model: EIAJ IC-121-
1988 (1988.3.28 Version 2),
Test Method 20, Condition
C: 1200 V
Regulatory Information
The HCPL-3100/3101 has been
approved by the following
organization:
UL
Recognized under UL 1577,
Component Recognition
Program, File E55361.
Insulation and Safety Related Specifications
Parameter
Min. External Air Gap
(External Clearance)
Min. External Tracking
Path (External
Creepage)
Min. Internal Plastic
Gap (Internal
Clearance)
Symbol
L(IO1)
L(IO2)
Value
6.0
6.0
Units
mm
mm
Conditions
Shortest distance measured through air, between two
conductive leads, input to output
Shortest distance path measured along outside surface
of optocoupler body between input and output leads
Through insulation distance conductor to conductor
inside the optocoupler cavity
0.15
mm
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
Input
Continuous
Current
Reverse
Voltage
Supply Voltage V
CC
Output 1
Continuous
Current
Peak Current
Voltage
Output 2
Continuous
Current
Peak Current
Output Power Dissipation
Total Power Dissipation
Lead Solder Temperature
P
O
P
T
V
O1
I
O2
I
O1
Symbol
T
S
T
A
I
F
V
R
HCPL-3100
HCPL-3101
HCPL-3100
HCPL-3101
HCPL-3100
HCPL-3101
35
Device
Min.
-55
-40
-40
Max.
125
100
85
25
20
6
5
V
0.1
0.6
35
0.1
0.6
500
550
A
A
V
A
A
mW
mW
Pulse Width < 0.15
µs,
Duty cycle = 1%
12
12
1
1
1
1
Pulse Width < 0.15
µs,
Duty cycle = 1%
1
1
Unit
°C
°C
mA
mA
V
T
A
= 25°C
11
11
1
1
Conditions
Fig.
Note
270°C for 10 s, 1.0 mm below seating plane
3
Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Power Supply Voltage
Input Current (ON)
Symbol
V
CC
I
F
T
A
HCPL-3100
HCPL-3101
Operating Temperature
Device
Min.
15
14
15
-40
Max.
30
20
20
70
Units
V
mA
mA
°C
Recommended Protection for Output
Transistors
During switching transitions, the
output transistors Q1 and Q2 of
the HCPL-3100/3101 can
conduct large amounts of
current. Figure 1 describes a
recommended circuit design
showing a current limiting
resistor R
2
which is necessary in
order to prevent damage to the
output transistors Q1 and Q2.
(See Note 7.) A bypass capacitor
C
1
is also recommended to
reduce power supply noise.
+5 V
HCPL-3100/1
8
R
3
7
ANODE
Q2
+ HVDC
6
TTL
OR
LSTTL
TOTEM
POLE
OUTPUT
GATE
R
2
CATHODE
Q1
5
12 V
IGBT
(OR )t
(MOSFET)
3-PHASE
AC
12 V
C
1
CONTROL
INPUT
- HVDC
R
2
= 25 - 100
Ω
R
3
= 180
Ω
(HCPL-3100)
240
Ω
(HCPL-3101)
BYPASS CAPACITOR C
1
= 0.1
µF
Figure 1. Recommended output transistor protection and typical application circuit.
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Electrical Specifications
Over recommended temperature (T
A
= -40°C to +100°C, HCPL-3100; T
A
= -40°C to +85°C, HCPL-3101) unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Input Forward
Voltage
Sym.
V
F
Device
HCPL-3100
Min.
-
0.6
HCPL-3101
-
1.2
Input Reverse
Current
Input Capacitance
I
R
HCPL-3100
HCPL-3101
C
IN
V
O1L
HCPL-3100
HCPL-3101
Output 1
Low
Level
Voltage
Leakage
Current
Output 2
High
Level
Voltage
Low
Level
Voltage
Leakage
Current
Supply
Current
High
Level
HCPL-3100
HCPL-3101
I
O1L
V
O2H
HCPL-3100
HCPL-3101
V
O2L
-
0.5
0.8
V
-
20
-
22
500
-
µA
V
-
-
-
30
60
0.2
250
150
0.4
pF
pF
V
-
Typ.
1.2
0.9
1.6
1.5
-
Max.
1.4
-
1.75
-
10
Units
V
V
V
V
µA
Test Conditions
I
F
= 20 mA
I
F
= 0.2 mA
I
F
= 10 mA
I
F
= 0.2 mA
V
R
= 4 V
V
F
= 5 V
V
F
= 0 V, f = 1 kHz, T
A
= 25°C
V
F
= 0 V, f = 1 MHz, T
A
= 25°C
I
F
= 10 mA
I
F
= 5 mA
V
CC1
= 12 V,
I
O1
= 0.1 A,
V
CC2
= -12 V
2, 17,
18
5
3, 19,
20
4, 21,
22
6
2
2
T
A
= 25°C
14
T
A
= 25°C
Fig.
13
Note
V
CC
= V
O1
= 35 V, V
O2
= 0 V
I
F
= 0 mA, T
A
= 25°C
I
F
= 10 mA
I
F
= 5 mA
V
CC
= 24 V,
V
O1
= 24 V,
I
O2
= -0.1 A
V
CC
= V
O1
= 24 V, I
O2
= 0.1 A,
I
F
= 0 mA
I
F
= 10 mA
I
F
= 5 mA
V
CC
= 35 V,
V
O2
= 35 V,
T
A
= 25°C
I
O2L
HCPL-3100
HCPL-3101
-
-
500
µA
I
CCH
HCPL-3100
HCPL-3101
-
-
-
1.3
1.3
1.3
4.0
-
1.5
-
3.0
3.0
3.0
7.0
10.0
3.0
5.0
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
V
O1
= 24 V
V
CC
= 24 V, I
F
= 10 mA
V
O1
= 24 V
V
CC
= 24 V, I
F
= 5 mA
V
O1
= 24 V
V
CC
= 24 V, I
F
= 0 mA
T
A
= 25°C
V
CC
= V
O1
= 24 V
T
A
= 25°C
V
CC
= V
O1
= 24 V
7, 23
2
Low
Level
Low to High
Threshold Input
I
CCL
I
FLH
HCPL-3100
7, 24
8, 15,
16
2, 3
1.0
0.6
HCPL-3101
0.3
0.2
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