FOD8316

Isolators - Gate Drivers Overview

The FOD8316 is a high-performance IGBT drive optocoupler featuring an integrated desaturation detection and fault feedback mechanism. It provides a 2.5A output current capability, suitable for driving most 1200V/150A IGBTs. The device offers 4243 Vrms isolation voltage and operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +100°C. Key electrical parameters include a rise and fall time of 34 ns, with a power dissipation rating of 100 mW. It utilizes a push-pull output configuration in a single-channel SOIC-16 package.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Feature Summary

• Integrated desaturation detection for immediate fault sensing
• High-speed isolated feedback for rapid response
• Low R DS(ON) CMOS transistors for rail-to-rail drive

Isolators - Gate Drivers Applications

• Solar power inverters
• Motor drives
• Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)

Isolators - Gate Drivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix to confirm packaging type, as variations exist between tube and reel formats. Ensure compatibility with the required isolation voltage standards for the target application. Confirm that the desaturation detection functionality aligns with the system's protection requirements. Check for any recent product change notifications regarding the SO-16 wide body package material composition before finalizing procurement.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Selection Notes

Select this component when driving fast-switching power IGBTs or MOSFETs requiring integrated fault protection. The FOD8316 is ideal for applications demanding high common-mode transient immunity and low propagation delay. Consider the 2.5A peak output current for standard industrial loads. Evaluate the need for desaturation detection versus active Miller clamp features found in other series variants like the FOD8318.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Part Context

The FOD8316 belongs to the FOD8316 series of smart gate driver optocouplers by onsemi. This family is designed for high-power industrial applications, providing critical protection against destructive thermal runaways. The series includes variants with different protection features, such as active Miller clamping, to address specific switching challenges in modern power electronics.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Replacement Considerations

The FOD8318R2V serves as a related alternative within the same manufacturer portfolio, offering active Miller clamp functionality instead of desaturation detection. Verify pinout compatibility and functional differences before substitution.