PC929

Isolators - Gate Drivers Overview

The Sharp PC929 is a high-speed optocoupler featuring a built-in IGBT short-circuit protector circuit and direct drive capability. It provides 4000Vrms isolation in a 14-SMT package. Key electrical parameters include a peak output current of 400mA, DC forward current maximum of 20mA, and typical rise/fall times of 200ns. The device operates with an output supply voltage of 15V to 30V and has a maximum propagation delay of 500ns. It offers a minimum common-mode transient immunity of 1.5kV/µs and functions within a temperature range of -25°C to 80°C.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Feature Summary

• Integrated IGBT short-circuit protection circuit for enhanced system reliability
• Built-in direct drive circuit designed specifically for IGBT applications
• High-speed optical coupling with low propagation delay characteristics

Isolators - Gate Drivers Applications

• Photovoltaic inverters
• Industrial frequency converters
• Railway transportation systems

Isolators - Gate Drivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix (e.g., J00000F) against the manufacturer's latest datasheet to ensure correct pinout and packaging configuration. Confirm component status as discontinued or obsolete before finalizing procurement plans. Check for valid RoHS compliance documentation if required by your manufacturing standards. Ensure compatibility with existing PCB footprints for the 14-SMT package.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Selection Notes

Select this component when designing gate driver circuits requiring integrated short-circuit protection for IGBTs. Consider the 4000Vrms isolation rating for high-voltage industrial environments. Evaluate the 400mA peak output current against the specific gate charge requirements of the target IGBT. Verify that the 15V-30V output supply range aligns with the driver power stage design.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Part Context

The PC929 belongs to Sharp's OPIC series of optoisolators. It is categorized under isolators and gate drivers. The device utilizes optical coupling technology to provide electrical isolation between control and power stages. It is manufactured by Sharp Microelectronics and is housed in a surface-mount 14-SOIC package.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Replacement Considerations

Public confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided source material. As the product status is listed as discontinued, consult the manufacturer's official replacement guide or contact technical support for qualified alternatives.