Vow 3120

VOW3120
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Vishay Semiconductors
Widebody 2.5 A IGBT and MOSFET Driver

FEATURES
2.5 A minimum peak output current
10 mm minimum external creepage distance
NC
VCC
VO
ICC = 2.5 mA maximum supply current
NC
Under voltage lock-out (UVLO) with hysteresis
NC
VEE
25 kV/s minimum common mode rejection
Wide operating VCC range: 15 V to 32 V

Shield
0.2 s maximum pulse width distortion

Industrial temperature range: -40 C to +100 C
V
D E
0.5 V maximum low level output voltage (VOL)

Material categorization: For definitions of compliance
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DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
The VOW3120 consists of an infrared light emitting diode

optically coupled to an integrated circuit with a power
output stage. This optocoupler is ideally suited for driving
power IGBTs and MOSFETs used in motor control and
inverter applications. The high operating voltage range of
the output stage provides the drive voltages required by
gate controlled devices. The voltage and current supplied by
this optocoupler makes it ideally suited for directly driving
IGBTs with ratings up to 1200 V/100 A. For IGBTs with
higher ratings, the VOW3120 can be used to drive a discrete
power stage which drives the IGBT gate.
Industrial welding equipment

Motor drives
Industrial inverters
Commercial and residential solar inverters
Wind generator inverters
EV and plug-in HEV chargers
AGENCY APPROVALS
All parts are certified under base model VOW3120. This
model number should be used when consulting safety
agency documents.
The VOW3120 provides higher isolation for applications

operating at higher working voltages, and or higher pollution
degree criteria. Higher VIORM, VIOTM, creepage and
clearance distances, make the VOW3120 ideal for many
industrial control and power conversion applications.
UL1577
cUL
CQC
DIN EN 60747-5-5 (VDE 0884-5)
ORDERING INFORMATION
V
PART NUMBER
PACKAGE
SMD-8 widebody, 400 mil, option 7
Rev. 1.1, 18-Mar-14
PACKAGE OPTION
T
TAPE
AND
REEL
Option 7
10.16 mm typ.
0.75 mm
UL, cUL, CQC, VDE

VOW3120-X017T
Document Number: 82442

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Tamb = 25 C, unless otherwise specified)

PARAMETER
TEST CONDITION
SYMBOL
VALUE
UNIT
IF
25
mA
< 1 s pulse width, 300 pps
IF(TRAN)
VR
Pdiss
40
mW
Tj
125
High peak output current (1)
IOH(PEAK)
2.5
Low peak output current (1)
IOL(PEAK)
2.5
Supply voltage
(VCC - VEE)
0 to +35
Output voltage
VO(PEAK)
0 to +VCC
Pdiss
220
mW
Tj
125
VISO
5300
VRMS
Storage temperature range
Tstg
-55 to +150
Ambient operating temperature range
Tamb
-40 to +100
Total power dissipation
Ptot
260
mW
Tsld
260
INPUT
Input forward current
Peak transient input current
Reverse input voltage
Input power dissipation
LED junction temperature
OUTPUT
Output power dissipation

Output junction temperature
OPTOCOUPLER
Isolation test voltage
(between emitter and detector)
t = 1 min
Lead solder temperature (2)
For 10 s, 1.6 mm below seating plane
Notes
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. Functional operation of the device is not
implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of this document. Exposure to absolute
maximum ratings for extended periods of the time can adversely affect reliability.
(1) Maximum pulse width = 10 s, maximum duty cycle = 0.2 %. This value is intended to allow for component tolerances for designs with
IO peak minimum = 2.5 A. See applications section for additional details on limiting IOH peak.
(2) Refer to reflow profile for soldering conditions for surface mounted devices (SMD). Refer to wave profile for soldering conditions for through
hole devices (DIP).
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITION

PARAMETER
SYMBOL
MIN.
MAX.
Power supply voltage
VCC - VEE
15
32
Input LED current (on)
IF
10
Input voltage (off)
Ptot - Maximum Power Dissipation (mW)
Operating temperature
UNIT
V
mA
VF(OFF)
-3
0.8
Tamb
-40
+100
250
Output Driver
225
200
175
150
125
100
75
IR- LED
50
25
0
-40
-20
20
40
60
80
100
Tamb - Ambient Temperature (C)

Fig. 1 - Dissipated Operating Power vs. Operating Temperature
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THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
VALUE
UNIT
LED power dissipation
PLED
40
mW
Output power dissipation
POUT
220
mW
Total power dissipation
PTOT
260
mW
Maximum LED junction temperature
Tj max.
125
Maximum output die junction temperature
Tj max.
125
Thermal resistance, LED to output
ED
315
C/W
Thermal resistance, LED to board
EB
300
C/W
Thermal resistance, output to board
DB
80
C/W
Thermal resistance, board to ambient
BA
50
C/W
ED
TJE
TJD
EB
DB
TJB
BA
Tamb
Note
The thermal characteristics table above were measured at 25 C and the thermal model is represented in the thermal network below. Each
resistance value given in this model can be used to calculate the temperatures at each node for a given operating condition. The thermal
resistance from board to ambient will be dependent on the type of PCB, layout and thickness of copper traces. For a detailed explanation
of the thermal model, please reference Vishays Thermal Characteristics of Optocouplers application note.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
High level output current
TEST CONDITION
SYMBOL
MIN.
VO = (VCC - 4 V)
IOH
0.5
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
A
VO = (VCC - 15 V)
IOH
2.5
VO = (VEE + 2.5 V)
IOL
0.5
VO = (VEE + 15 V)
IOL
2.5
High level output voltage
IO = -100 mA
VOH
VCC - 4
Low level output voltage
IO = 100 mA
VOL
High level supply current
Output open, IF = 10 mA to 16 mA
ICCH
Low level supply current
Output open, VF = -3 V to +0.8 V
ICCL
IO = 0 mA, VO > 5 V
IFLH
Low level output current
Threshold input current low to high

Threshold input voltage high to low
VFHL
0.8
Input forward voltage
IF = 10 mA
VF
Temperature coefficient of forward voltage
IF = 10 mA
VF/Tamb
Input reverse breakdown voltage
IR = 10 A
V(BR)
Input capacitance
f = 1 MHz, VF = 0 V
CIN
UVLO threshold
VO 5 V, IF = 10 mA
UVLO hysteresis
Capacitance (Input to Output)
f = 1 MHz, VF = 0 V
V
0.2
0.5
2.5
mA
2.5
mA
3.4
mA
1.36
1.6
V
-1.4
mV/C
45
pF
VUVLO +
11
13.5
VUVLO -
9.5
12
UVLOHYS
1.6
CIO
0.9
pF
Note
Minimum and maximum values were tested over recommended operating conditions (Tamb = -40 C to +100 C, IF(ON) = 10 mA to 16 mA,
VF(OFF) = -3 V to 0.8 V, VCC = 15 V to 32 V, VEE = ground) unless otherwise specified. Typical values are characteristics of the device and are
the result of engineering evaluations. Typical values are for information only and are not part of the testing requirements. All typical values
were measured at Tamb = 25 C and with VCC - VEE = 32 V.
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SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITION
SYMBOL
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
tPHL
0.1
0.25
0.5
Propagation delay time to logic high output Rg = 10 , Cg = 10 nF, f = 10 kHz, duty cycle = 50 %
tPLH
0.1
0.25
Pulse width distortion
Rg = 10 , Cg = 10 nF, f = 10 kHz, duty cycle = 50 %
PWD
Rise time
tr
0.1
Fall time
tf
0.1
UVLO turn on delay
VO > 5 V, IF = 10 mA
TUVLO-ON
0.8
UVLO turn off delay
VO < 5 V, IF = 10 mA
TUVLO-OFF
0.6
Propagation delay time to logic low output Rg = 10 , Cg = 10 nF, f = 10 kHz, duty cycle = 50 %
0.5
0.3
Note
0.1 F
IF = 10 mA to 16 mA
500
IF
+
VO
VCC = 15 V
to 32 V
tf
tr
90 %
10 kHz
50 % Duty
Cycle
10
50 %
10 nF
10 %
OUT
t PHL
t PLH
20979-3
Fig. 2 - tPLH, tPHL, tr and tf Test Circuit and Waveforms
COMMON MODE TRANSIENT IMMUNITY

PARAMETER
TEST CONDITION
SYMBOL
MIN.
TYP.
Common mode transient immunity at

logic high output
Tamb = 25 C, IF = 10 mA to 16 mA,
VCM = 1500 V, VCC = 32 V
MAX.
UNIT
|CMH|
25
50
kV/s
Common mode transient immunity at

logic low output
Tamb = 25 C, VCM = 1500 V,

VCC = 32 V, VF = 0 V
|CML|
25
45
kV/s
Note
V CM
5V
dt
0.1 F
A
R
dV
1
IF
V CM
t
0V
VO
V CC = 32 V
VO
V OH
Switch at A: IF = 10 mA
VO
V OL
Switch at B: IF = 0 mA
20980-3
V CM = 1500 V
Fig. 3 - CMR Test Circuit and Waveforms

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SAFETY AND INSULATION RATINGS

PARAMETER
SYMBOL
VALUE
UNIT
MAXIMUM SAFETY RATINGS

Output safety power
PSO
800
mW
Input safety current
Isi
350
mA
Safety temperature
TS
175
Comparative tracking index
CTI
250
INSULATION RATED PARAMETERS

Maximum withstanding isolation voltage
VISO
5300
VRMS
Maximum transient isolation voltage
t = 1 min
VIOTM
8000
Vpeak
Maximum repetitive isolation voltage
VIORM
1414
Vpeak
Insulation resistance
Tamb = 25 C, VDC = 500 V
RIO
Isolation resistance
Tamb = 100 C, VDC = 500 V
RIO
1011
Input to output test voltage, method b
VIORM x 1.875 = VPR, 100 % production test with tM = 1 s,

partial discharge < 5 pC
VPR
2651
Vpeak
Input to output test voltage, method a
VIORM x 1.6 = VPR, 100 % production test with tM = 10 s,

partial discharge < 5 pC
VPR
2262
Vpeak
Climatic classification (according to IEC 68 part 1)
1012
40/110/21
Environment (pollution degree in accordance to DIN VDE 0109)
Clearance distance (DIP-8 widebody)
10
mm
Creepage distance (DIP-8 widebody)
10
mm
0.4
mm
Insulation thickness
DTI
900
400
800
350
Safety Input Current (mA)
Safety Power Output (mW)
Note
As per IEC 60747-5-5, 7.4.3.8.2, this optocoupler is suitable for safe electrical insulation only within the safety ratings. Compliance with
the safety ratings shall be ensured by means of protective circuits.
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
-55 -25
35
65
95 125 155 185
Ambient Temperature (C)

Fig. 4 - Safety Power Dissipation vs. Ambient Temperature
Rev. 1.1, 18-Mar-14
-55 -25
35
65
95 125 155 185
Ambient Temperature (C)

Fig. 5 - Safety Input Current vs. Ambient Temperature

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0.0
3.0
VCC = 15 V to 32 V
IF = 7 mA to 16 mA
IOUT = -100 mA
VEE = 0 V
-0.5
-1.0
IOL - Output Low Current (A)
(VOH-VCC) - High Output Voltage Drop (V)
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Tamb = 25 C, unless otherwise specified)
-1.5
-2.0
-2.5
-3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
-40
-20
20
40
60
80
100
-40
20
40
60
80
100
Fig. 9 - Output Low Current vs. Ambient Temperature
3.0
4.0
2.5
VOL - Output Low Voltage (V)
VCC = 15 V to 32 V
VOUT = VCC - 4 V
IF = 16 mA
2.0
1.5
1.0
-40
-20
20
40
60
80
3.5
3.0
VF(OFF) = -3.0 V to 0.8 V 100 C

VCC = 15 V to 32 V
VEE = 0 V
25 C
2.5
-40 C
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
100
0.0
0.5
VCC = 15 V to 32 V
IOL = 100 mA
VF(OFF) = -3.0 V to 0.8 V
VEE = 0 V
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
-40
-20
20
40
60
80
100

Fig. 8 - Low Level Output Voltage vs. Ambient Temperature
Rev. 1.1, 18-Mar-14
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
Fig. 10 - Output Low Voltage vs. Output Low Current
VOH - VCC - Output High Voltage (V)
Fig. 7 - Output High Current vs. Ambient Temperature
0.5
IOL - Output Low Current (A)
VOL - Low Level Output Voltage (V)
-20
Fig. 6 - High Output Voltage Drop vs. Ambient Temperature
IOH - Output High Current (A)
VCC = 15 V to 32 V
VOUT = 2.5 V
VF(OFF) = -3 V to 0.8 V
-1
100 C
25 C
-2
-3
-40 C
-4
VCC = 15 V to 32 V
IF = 7 mA to 16 mA
VEE = 0 V
-5
-6
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
IOH - Output High Current (A)

Fig. 11 - Output High Voltage vs. Output High Current

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2.0
30
ICC - Supply Current (mA)
1.6
1.4
VO - Output Voltage (V)
VCC = 32 V
IF = 10 mA for ICCH
IF = 0 mA for ICCL
1.8
ICCH
1.2
1.0
ICCL
0.8
25
20
15
10
5
0
0.6
-40
-20
20
40
60
80
100
Fig. 12 - Supply Current vs. Ambient Temperature
500
Tamb = 25 C
IF = 10 mA for ICCH
IF = 0 mA for ICCL
2.0
tp - Propagation Delay (ns)
ICC - Supply Current (mA)
Fig. 15 - Output Voltage vs. Forward Current
2.5
ICCH
1.5
1.0
ICCL
IF = 10 mA, Tamb = 25 C,
Rg = 10 , Cg = 10 nF,
f = 10 kHz, Duty cycle = 50 %
400
300
tPHL
200
tPLH
0.5
100
15
20
25
30
15
Fig. 13 - Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage
20
25
30
VCC - Supply Voltage (V)
VCC - Supply Voltage (V)
Fig. 16 - Propagation Delay vs. Supply Voltage
500
VCC = 15 V to 32 V
IFHL/FLH - Threshold Current (mA)
IF - Forward Current (mA)
4
IFLH
3
IFHL
2
1
VCC = 32 V, IF = 10 mA ,
Rg = 10 , Cg = 10 nF,
400
tpHL
300
200
tpLH
100
0
-40
-20
20
40
60
80
100

Fig. 14 - threshold Current vs. Ambient Temperature
Rev. 1.1, 18-Mar-14
-40
-20
20
40
60
80
100

Fig. 17 - Propagation Delay vs. Ambient Temperature

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500
VCC = 32 V, Tamb = 25 C,
Rg = 10 , Cg = 10 nF
400
500
300
tPHL
200
IF = 9 mA, VCC = 32 V,
Tamb = 25 C, Rg = 10 ,
f = 10 kHz, duty cycle = 50 %
400
300
tPHL
200
tPLH
tPLH
100
100
5.0
7.5
10.0
12.5
15.0

Fig. 18 - Propagation Delay vs. Forward Current
40
60
80
100
Fig. 20 - Propagation Delay vs. Series Load Capacitance
100
500
IF = 9 mA, VCC = 32 V,
Tamb = 25 C, Cg = 10 nF
400
Tamb = 25 C
20
Cg - Series Load Capacitance (nF)
tPHL
300
200
10
tPLH
1
100
0
10
20
30
40
50
Rg - Series Load Resistance ()

Fig. 19 - Propagation Delay vs. Series Load Resistance
Rev. 1.1, 18-Mar-14
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
VF - Forward Voltage (V)

Fig. 21 - Forward Current vs. Forward Voltage

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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS in millimeters

SMD-8, widebody (Option 7)
PACKAGE MARKING (Example of VOW3120-X017T)

VOW3120
V YWW 68
Notes
The VDE logo is only marked on option 1 parts.
Tape and reel (T) and package option (option 7) are not part of the package markings.
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PACKING INFORMATION (Tape and Reel)
Top cover tape
Embossed carrier
Embossment
17998
Fig. 22 - Tape and Reel Shipping Medium
Fig. 23 - Tape and Reel Packing Option 7 (750 parts per reel)
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Widebody 2.5 A IGBT and MOSFET Driver

ICC = 2.5 mA maximum supply current

Under voltage lock-out (UVLO) with hysteresis

25 kV/s minimum common mode rejection

Wide operating VCC range: 15 V to 32 V

0.2 s maximum pulse width distortion

0.5 V maximum low level output voltage (VOL)

The VOW3120 consists of an infrared light emitting diode

Industrial welding equipment

The VOW3120 provides higher isolation for applications

Rev. 1.1, 18-Mar-14

UL, cUL, CQC, VDE

Document Number: 82442

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Tamb = 25 C, unless otherwise specified)

< 1 s pulse width, 300 pps

High peak output current (1)

Low peak output current (1)

Storage temperature range

Ambient operating temperature range

Total power dissipation

Output power dissipation

Lead solder temperature (2)

For 10 s, 1.6 mm below seating plane

RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITION

Power supply voltage

Input LED current (on)

Input voltage (off)

Ptot - Maximum Power Dissipation (mW)

Tamb - Ambient Temperature (C)

Document Number: 82442

LED power dissipation

Output power dissipation

Total power dissipation

Maximum LED junction temperature

Maximum output die junction temperature

Thermal resistance, LED to output

Thermal resistance, LED to board

Thermal resistance, output to board

Thermal resistance, board to ambient

High level output voltage

Low level output voltage

High level supply current

Low level supply current

Output open, VF = -3 V to +0.8 V

Low level output current

Threshold input current low to high

Input forward voltage

Temperature coefficient of forward voltage

Input reverse breakdown voltage

Rev. 1.1, 18-Mar-14

Document Number: 82442

Pulse width distortion

Rg = 10 , Cg = 10 nF, f = 10 kHz, duty cycle = 50 %

Rg = 10 , Cg = 10 nF, f = 10 kHz, duty cycle = 50 %

Rg = 10 , Cg = 10 nF, f = 10 kHz, duty cycle = 50 %

UVLO turn on delay

UVLO turn off delay

Fig. 2 - tPLH, tPHL, tr and tf Test Circuit and Waveforms