SI823H5AD-IS3

Isolators - Gate Drivers Overview

The SI823H5AD-IS3 is a dual-channel digital isolator gate driver manufactured by Skyworks Solutions. It provides 5000Vrms isolation capability and operates within a supply voltage range of 4.5V to 20V. The device features a wide-body SOIC-14 package, ensuring robust creepage and clearance distances for high-voltage applications. It supports an operating temperature range from -40°C to +125°C and holds AEC-Q100 qualification for automotive reliability.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Feature Summary

• Provides galvanic isolation between control circuitry and power switches using silicon technology
• Features a wide-body SOIC-14 package designed for enhanced high-voltage safety margins
• Supports high-temperature operation suitable for demanding industrial and automotive environments

Isolators - Gate Drivers Applications

• Isolated gate driving for IGBTs and MOSFETs in motor drives
• Power conversion systems requiring high-voltage isolation
• Automotive electronics meeting AEC-Q100 standards

Isolators - Gate Drivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix IS3 indicates the tape-and-reel or tube packaging configuration as defined by the manufacturer's current coding scheme. Confirm that the wide-body SOIC-14 footprint matches your PCB layout requirements. Ensure the 5kV isolation rating aligns with your system's safety standards and creepage distance constraints before finalizing procurement.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Selection Notes

Select this component when high-voltage isolation is required between low-power logic and high-power switching devices. The dual-channel architecture allows for independent control of high-side and low-side switches. Consider the wide-body package for applications where standard pitch packages do not provide sufficient isolation clearance. Verify compatibility with the target gate drive voltage levels.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Part Context

This part belongs to the Si823Hx series of isolated gate drivers from Skyworks Solutions. The series utilizes silicon-based digital isolation technology to replace traditional magnetic coupling methods. These drivers are designed for applications requiring reliable signal transmission across high potential differences while maintaining compact form factors.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Replacement Considerations

Check for direct substitutes within the Si823Hx family, such as the SI823H8BD-IS3, which shares similar isolation characteristics but may differ in specific electrical parameters or pin configurations. Always verify datasheet specifications for any alternative component to ensure functional equivalence.