SI8286BC-IS

Isolators - Gate Drivers Overview

The SI8286BC-IS is a single-channel, galvanically isolated gate driver designed for Silicon Carbide (SiC) and IGBT applications. It features a wide-body SOIC-16 package with enhanced creepage distance. Key electrical parameters include a maximum propagation delay of 50 ns, rise time of 5.5 ns, and fall time of 8.5 ns. The device delivers an output current of 4 A at a voltage of 30 V. It operates within a supply voltage range of 2.5 V to 5.5 V, consuming 5.2 mA of quiescent current. Power dissipation is rated at 900 mW, with an operating temperature range from -40°C to +125°C.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Feature Summary

• Capacitive coupling technology provides high common-mode transient immunity and reliable signal isolation.
• Wide-body SOIC-16 package design supports increased creepage distances for high-voltage safety compliance.
• Integrated DC-DC converter functionality enables robust power delivery across the isolation barrier.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Applications

• Gate driving for Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs in high-frequency power converters
• Isolated control interfaces for Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs)
• Industrial motor drive systems requiring high reliability

Isolators - Gate Drivers Procurement Notes

Verify that the specific part number suffix matches the required packaging configuration, as tube versus reel options exist within the same family. Confirm that the manufacturer's datasheet specifications align with your system's thermal and electrical requirements before finalizing procurement orders.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Selection Notes

Select this component when high-speed switching performance and robust isolation are critical for SiC or IGBT modules. The wide-body package is suitable for applications demanding strict adherence to safety clearance standards. Ensure the input logic levels are compatible with the 2.5 V to 5.5 V supply range.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Part Context

This device belongs to the Skyworks Si8286 series of isolated gate drivers. It shares core functional characteristics with other variants in the family, such as the SI8286BD-IS, differing primarily in packaging or minor specification tolerances defined by the manufacturer.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Replacement Considerations

The SI8286BD-IS is a confirmed substitute within the same product family, offering identical electrical performance and pinout compatibility while maintaining the wide-body SOIC-16 form factor.