Introduction
Littelfuse, established in 1927, is a global leader in industrial technology, specializing in power semiconductors and integrated circuits. The company is dedicated to innovation, reliability, and adherence to global regulations, offering solutions across multiple industries.
Product Portfolio
Littelfuse provides a wide range of power semiconductors and ICs, including fuses, semiconductors, polymers, ceramics, relays, sensors, and switches. Their products cater to applications from milliwatt to gigawatt solutions.
Quality and Support
The company prioritizes operational excellence and quality assurance, complying with ISO 9001, ISO14001, and IATF 16949 standards. Littelfuse offers global support with facilities worldwide, ensuring local technical support and application knowledge.
Testing and Application Knowledge
Littelfuse provides testing support for product reliability under extreme conditions, including power fault and electrostatic discharge testing. With over 95 years of experience, they offer application knowledge to support engineers globally.
Product Specifications
The guide details specifications for various product categories such as IGBT discretes, power MOSFETs, diodes, thyristors, rectifier modules, solid state relays, and gate driver ICs, each with specific features and applications.
Featured Packages
Highlighted packages include PressFit-Pin, TO-247-4L, ISOPLUS-SMPD™, and ISOPLUS-DIL™, designed for specific application needs.
Nomenclature and Index
The guide includes a detailed nomenclature system for identifying product types, package types, and specifications, along with an alphanumeric index for easy reference.
Conclusion
Littelfuse offers a robust portfolio of power semiconductor and IC technologies, backed by quality assurance and global support, making it a reliable partner for innovative and efficient solutions.
PressFit-Pin Technology
IXYS introduces PressFit-Pin technology for E2 and E3 module packages, allowing PCB connections without soldering, simplifying assembly, reducing mounting time, and eliminating solder contact risks.
Specifications for Board and Via Requirements
For E2 and E3 packages, the final hole diameter ranges from 2.14 mm to 2.29 mm, with copper thickness inside the hole greater than 25 µm. For SimBus F, the final hole diameter ranges from 1.00 mm to 1.10 mm. PCB thickness is typically 2.00 mm.
Part Number and Technology Configurations
The document lists part numbers with respective technologies, configurations, and electrical ratings, such as the DMA10IM1200UZ diode rated at 1200 V and 10 A at 150°C.
Featured Packages
High Voltage TO-252, TO-263, and TO-268 packages are highlighted, with minimum creepage distances specified for safety and performance.
ISOPLUS247™ Package Advantages
This package offers high isolation capability and low thermal resistance due to its DCB substrate, improving reliability by reducing mechanical stress.
Conclusion
The document provides detailed specifications and advantages of various electronic components and packaging technologies, emphasizing the benefits of PressFit-Pin technology and ISOPLUS247™ packages for enhanced performance and reliability.
Power MOSFETs Overview
The document details specifications for Power MOSFETs, including N-Channel Depletion Mode FETs, P-Channel PolarPTM Power MOSFETs, and SiC MOSFETs, with technical data such as voltage ratings, current capacities, resistance, capacitance, and package types.
Specifications
Key parameters include VDSS, ID, RDS(on), Ciss, Qg, and RthJC, crucial for selecting the appropriate MOSFET for specific applications.
Package Types
Various package types are mentioned, such as TO-247AD, TO-268AA, SOT-227B miniBLOC, PLUS247, and ISOPLUS247™, each offering different thermal and electrical performance characteristics.
Applications
MOSFETs are used in industrial and telecommunications applications, particularly in solid-state relays and pre-regulator applications. SiC MOSFETs are noted for high-voltage and high-efficiency applications.
Technological Advancements
The document discusses third-generation vertical DMOS processes and the benefits of SiC MOSFETs over traditional silicon-based devices, including lower switching losses and improved efficiency.
Diodes Overview
The document covers various diodes, including Fast Recovery Epitaxial Diodes, Silicon Carbide Schottky Barrier Diodes, and general-purpose rectifier and avalanche diodes, with detailed tables listing part numbers, electrical characteristics, and packaging information.
Fast Recovery Epitaxial Diodes
Designed for high switching frequencies, these diodes are crucial for the efficiency of power switches like IGBTs and MOSFETs.
Silicon Carbide Schottky Barrier Diodes
SiC Schottky diodes offer high efficiency and power density, with ultra-low switching losses.
General Purpose Diodes
This section covers rectifier diodes for standard AC line voltages and avalanche diodes that can handle voltage surges.
Rectifier Modules and Bridges Overview
The document provides specifications for rectifier modules and bridges, focusing on electrical characteristics and applications, including single-phase and three-phase rectifier bridges.
Specifications
Lists part numbers with electrical specifications such as VRRM, VvRMS, IdAV, IFSM, VF0, and thermal resistances.
Rectifier Bridges
Detailed tables provide specifications for 1-phase and 3-phase rectifier bridges, including those with standard and fast recovery diodes.
Diode Technology
Discusses the use of semi-fast and fast recovery diodes to reduce noise levels and improve efficiency in power-switching applications.
Package Types
Various package types are mentioned, including ISOPLUS i4-PAC™, ECO-PAC, V1-A-Pack, and others.
Applications
Rectifiers are used in inverter systems with DC-Link, highlighting the need for optimized designs to reduce harmonics and line distortion.
Solid-State Relays Overview
The document provides specifications and applications for solid-state relays, designed for high reliability and low drive current applications.
Specifications
Relays are categorized into types such as BI, BI+, and UNI, with specific configurations and capabilities.
Features
Key features include low drive current, high reliability, no EMI/RFI generation, and arc-free operation.
Applications
Relays are used in telecommunications, data communications, instrumentation, multiplexers, data acquisition, electronic switching, meters, medical equipment, security, and industrial controls.
AC Power Switches Overview
The document provides specifications for AC power switches, solid-state relays, and gate driver ICs, designed for industrial environments.
AC Power Switches
These switches use dual power-SCR outputs, offering blocking voltages up to 800VP.
Solid State Relays
Lists various models with specifications such as blocking voltage, load current, and isolation voltage.
Low-Side Gate Drivers
IXYS Integrated Circuits offer low-side gate drivers for MOSFETs and IGBTs, with peak drive currents up to 30A.
High-Side and Low-Side Gate Drivers
These drivers control two N-Channel MOSFETs or IGBTs, supporting high-side operation up to 600VDC.
3-Phase Half-Bridge Gate Drivers
Designed for fast switching applications, these drivers control three pairs of N-Channel MOSFETs or IGBTs.
Optically Isolated Load-Biased Gate Drivers
The CPC1580 and CPC1590 devices are MOSFET gate drivers that do not require an external power supply.
Optically Isolated Photovoltaic Gate Drivers
Devices like FDA215 and FDA217 provide isolated photovoltaic outputs for use in discrete solid-state relay designs.
CPC1596 Overview
The CPC1596 is an optically isolated, load-biased gate driver designed for low duty cycle switching applications.
Specifications
Features fast MOSFET turn-on by utilizing charge stored in an external capacitor.
Features & Benefits- No load-side power supply required
- Drives external power MOSFET
- Low input LED current of 2.5mA
- 3750VRMS input-to-output isolation
Applications
Applicable in industrial controls, instrumentation, medical equipment isolation, electronic switching, I/O subsystems, and appliances.
Linear Optocouplers
IXYS IC Division's linear optocouplers feature an infrared LED coupled with two photodiodes, providing high input-to-output isolation.
Rectifier Diodes
Details a range of rectifier diodes optimized for low conduction losses, suitable for line frequency applications up to 400 Hz.
Diodes Overview
Specifications for various types of diodes, including soft recovery diodes, standard fast recovery diodes, extra fast recovery diodes, and high-power sonic fast recovery diodes.
Soft Recovery Diodes
Designed for applications requiring soft recovery characteristics, such as RCD snubbers and voltage clamping.
Standard Fast Recovery Diodes
Available in capsule types, characterized by fast recovery times.
Extra Fast Recovery Diodes
Designed to minimize reverse recovery current, suitable for modern switching applications.
High-Power Sonic Fast Recovery Diodes
Available from 3.3 kV to 6.5 kV with current ratings from 500 A to 4000 A.
Key Specifications- VRRM: Maximum repetitive reverse voltage.
- IFAV: Average forward current.
- IFSM: Maximum surge current.
- Reverse Recovery Time (trr): Time taken for the diode to switch from conducting to blocking state.
- Thermal Resistance (RthJK): Thermal resistance from junction to case.
Applications
Used in high-power applications, including snubberless IGBT and IGCT applications, traction, medium voltage drives, induction heating, and pulsed power applications.
High-Power Devices Overview
Specifications for high-power devices, focusing on distributed gate thyristors.
Specifications
Lists part numbers with electrical characteristics, including blocking voltages, average currents, and tq ratings.
Device Types
Categorizes devices into different capsule types, each with unique specifications.
Key Parameters- VDRM/VRRM: Maximum repetitive peak off-state voltage and maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage.
- ITAV: Average on-state current.
- ITSM: Peak one-cycle surge (non-repetitive) on-state current.
- tq: Turn-off time.
- Qrr: Reverse recovery charge.
- VTO: Threshold voltage.
- rT: On-state slope resistance.
- RthJK: Thermal resistance from junction to case.
Applications
Ideal for high-power applications due to robust design and efficient performance characteristics.
Press-pack IGBTs Overview
Specifications for Press-pack IGBTs and their applications, highlighting advantages in power cycling performance, compatibility, and cooling options.
Specifications
Lists IGBT models with specifications, including voltage ratings, current capacities, and thermal resistance.
Applications
Suitable for applications with repeated cyclic power demands, such as metals and traction drive systems.
Gate Drive Units
Describes the C044BG400 IGBT Gate Driver, highlighting features such as low-power consumption and fiber-optic communication interface.
Power Semiconductor Accessories
Outlines capabilities of the Power Electronic Stacks group, emphasizing experience in providing solutions from simple rectifiers to complex power systems.
Custom Assemblies
Discusses design philosophy, focusing on collaboration with customers and advanced modeling techniques.
Conclusion
Provides a comprehensive overview of high-power devices and their applications, emphasizing technical specifications, compatibility, and support.
Discrete Devices and Modular Solutions Overview
Specifications and descriptions of discrete devices and modular solutions offered by Littelfuse, Inc.
Components
Lists supporting components for power semiconductors, including heatsinks, coolers, mounting clamps, ultra-rapid semiconductor protection fuses, capacitors, snubbers, rectification units, specialist DC links, and gate drive units.
Westack–Modular Solutions
Details specifications of single-phase, three-phase, and six-phase diode bridges, as well as thyristor bridges.
WestackLITE–Modular Solutions
Simplified stacks using WESPACK phase control thyristors, available in configurations such as AC voltage regulators and single/three-phase bridges.
Accessories
Offers a range of accessories to support high-power semiconductor devices, including PTFE tubes, electrode insulator capsules, co-axial cables, and standard bar clamps.
Standards and Compliance
All products adhere to ISO 9000 standards and comply with the European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
Package Types Overview
Specifications and dimensions for various electronic components, focusing on different package types such as TO-3P, ISOPLUS, and SOT-227.
Specifications- TO-3P Package: Weight is 5.5g. Dimensions include parameters like A, A1, A2, b, b2, c, D, D1, D2, E, E1, e, L, L1, Q, R, and W.
- ISOPLUS247TM: Weight is 4.5g. Similar dimensional details are provided.
- ISOPLUS264TM: Weight is 7.5g. Dimensions for A, A1, A2, b, b2, c, D, D1, D2, E, E1, e, L, L1, Q, R, and W.
- SOT-227: Weight is 29g. Includes dimensions for A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, and S.
Procedures and Notes- All metal areas are tin plated or matte pure tin plated, ensuring corrosion resistance and solderability.
- Plastic areas are isolated to withstand 2500 V AC from leads.
Recommendations- Ensure accurate measurement adherence to specified dimensions for optimal component performance.
- Consider weight specifications when designing circuits to ensure compatibility and stability.
Key Data from Tables- Each component type is accompanied by a detailed table listing dimensions in both metric and imperial units.
- Standardized dimensions ensure compatibility across different manufacturing and assembly processes.
Product Index
Lists various product codes with corresponding page numbers, indicating a catalog or index of products.
Company Overview
Littelfuse emphasizes its commitment to high standards in performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Testing Capabilities
Outlines Littelfuse's extensive testing capabilities, categorized into Environmental, Electrical, and Physical-Mechanical Characteristics.
General Lab Capabilities
Provides local resources for a global market, ensuring products meet specific application needs.
Disclaimer
Users are advised to independently evaluate the suitability of products for their applications.
Global Locations
Lists various Littelfuse locations worldwide, including cities in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and Asia.