SI8286EC-AS

Isolators - Gate Drivers Overview

The SI8286EC-AS is an automotive-grade, galvanically isolated gate driver designed for Silicon Carbide (SiC) and IGBT applications. It features a wide-body SOIC-16 package to support high creepage and clearance distances. The device provides a single channel with configurable inverting or non-inverting logic inputs. Key electrical specifications include a peak output current of 4 A, a maximum propagation delay of 50 ns, and a rise time of 15 ns. It operates on a supply voltage range of 2.8 V to 5.5 V for the input side and supports output voltages up to 30 V. The component is qualified under AEC-Q100 standards and functions within a temperature range of -40°C to +125°C.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Feature Summary

• Capacitive coupling technology enables high common-mode transient immunity for reliable operation in noisy power electronics environments.
• Wide-body SOIC-16 packaging facilitates enhanced isolation performance suitable for high-voltage automotive systems.
• Automotive qualification ensures compliance with rigorous reliability and quality standards for vehicle applications.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Applications

• Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET gate driving
• Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) switching control
• Automotive power conversion systems

Isolators - Gate Drivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'AS' corresponds to the reel packaging configuration when ordering. Confirm that the wide-body SOIC-16 footprint matches the target PCB layout requirements. Ensure the design accounts for the AEC-Q100 automotive qualification status if deployed in vehicle systems. Cross-reference the datasheet for thermal dissipation limits relative to the expected operating environment.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Selection Notes

Select this component for designs requiring robust isolation between low-voltage control circuits and high-voltage power stages. The 4 A peak drive current is suitable for medium-power SiC and IGBT modules. Consider the 50 ns propagation delay for timing-sensitive switching applications. The wide-body package is essential where strict safety clearance regulations apply. Evaluate the 30 V output capability against the target transistor gate threshold requirements.

Isolators - Gate Drivers Part Context

This part belongs to the Skyworks Si8286 family of isolated gate drivers. The family utilizes capacitive isolation technology to provide signal transmission across isolation barriers without magnetic components. The EC suffix indicates automotive grade qualification. The AS suffix typically denotes tape and reel packaging for automated assembly processes.

Isolators - Gate Drivers FAQ

What isolation technology does the SI8286EC-AS utilize?

It uses capacitive coupling technology to transmit signals across the isolation barrier.

Is the SI8286EC-AS suitable for automotive applications?

Yes, it is AEC-Q100 qualified and designed specifically for automotive environments.