IXDN630CI IXYS SEMICONDUCTOR Integrated Circuit (Other) In Stock
The IXYS IXDN630CI is a high-current single-channel IGBT and MOSFET gate driver IC capable of delivering 30 A peak output current, housed in a flange-mount rectangular package for excellent thermal management. It buffers and inverts gate drive signals for large-die power switches in motor drives, inverters, and industrial power conversion systems.
- Manufacturer
- IXYS SEMICONDUCTOR
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 5
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- IXDN630CI Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- 30 A peak output current enables direct drive of large-die IGBTs and MOSFETs without external buffer transistors
- Flange-mount rectangular package allows direct attachment to a heatsink, minimising thermal resistance in high-power driver stages
- Single-channel buffer/inverter topology provides a clean, low-impedance gate drive path for switching frequencies up to several hundred kHz
- IXYS proprietary process delivers fast propagation delays for precise switching control in high-frequency power conversion topologies
Applications
The IXDN630CI is used in industrial motor drive inverters, three-phase power converters, and high-voltage switch-mode power supplies where driving large IGBT or MOSFET gates with 30 A peak current is essential for fast, low-loss switching transitions. Its flange-mount housing is particularly valuable in traction inverters and UPS systems where the gate driver must be bolted directly to a shared heatsink alongside the power switches to maintain junction temperatures within safe limits.
Specifications
| YTEOL | 6.8 |
| High Side Driver | NO |
| Interface IC Type | BUFFER OR INVERTER BASED IGBT/MOSFET DRIVER |
| JESD-30 Code | R-XSFM-T5 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Output Peak Current Limit-Nom | 30A |
| Package Body Material | UNSPECIFIED |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | FLANGE MOUNT |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 35V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 10V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 18V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Position | SINGLE |
| Turn-off Time | 0.1 µs |
| Turn-on Time | 0.1 µs |
| Package | Other |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What peak output current does the IXDN630CI supply, and how does that reduce switching loss in a high-power IGBT stage?
The IXDN630CI delivers a nominal 30 A peak output current, which is sufficient to charge and discharge the gate capacitance of large IGBT modules with several nF of input capacitance in under 100 ns. Faster gate transitions reduce cross-conduction overlap time in the switch, directly lowering switching energy per cycle and enabling efficient operation at higher carrier frequencies in motor drive inverters.
How does the flange-mount package of the IXDN630CI simplify thermal management in a high-current gate drive design?
The rectangular flange-mount body allows the IXDN630CI to be bolted directly onto a metallic heatsink or chassis, providing a low-thermal-resistance path for the heat generated when switching 30 A gate currents at high repetition rates. This direct mounting approach eliminates the need for insulating pads and keeps the driver junction temperature well below its maximum rating, improving reliability in continuous-duty industrial motor drive and inverter applications operating at ambient temperatures up to 85°C or higher.
For a three-phase motor inverter leg, how many IXDN630CI units are required and what is the typical gate resistor configuration?
Each IXDN630CI drives 1 switch, so a full three-phase inverter bridge requires 6 units—one per IGBT or MOSFET. A typical configuration places a series gate resistor between the IXDN630CI output and the IGBT gate, ranging from 1 Ω to 22 Ω depending on the desired di/dt rate, with the resistor selected to balance switching loss against EMI and voltage overshoot on a 600 V or 1200 V power bus.
What distinguishes the IXDN630CI from lower-current MOSFET gate drivers like a 4 A or 8 A device for the same switching node?
A 4 A or 8 A gate driver would require an external bipolar totem-pole buffer stage to drive a large IGBT gate capacitance of 10 nF or more within 50 ns, adding component count and propagation skew. The IXDN630CI's 30 A peak current eliminates this external buffer, reduces PCB complexity, and shortens the gate loop inductance by consolidating the high-current drive path into a single package that can be mounted within 50 mm of the power switch gate terminal.
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