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shoot-through in the large output P-channel and
N-channel devices.
Traditional de-saturation protection can also be
implemented using a large ratio resistor divider
connected across the collector and the emitter. A
noise filter (RC) at the current sense input may be
required due to low sense voltage.
The Gate Control Logic block also receives power
supply status, IGBT over-current status, and IGBT
collector over-voltage status signals. Based on these
signals the output stage is conditioned accordingly as
shown in Figure 2 on page 9, Figure 3 on page 9,
Figure 4 on page 10 and Figure 5 on page 10.
3.1.6 Leading Edge Blanking Circuit
To prevent false tripping of the OC Comparator, its
input is grounded for a fixed amount of time during the
turn-on of the IGBT.
If a supply under-voltage or a supply over-voltage fault
event is detected during the leading edge of the input
PWM gate drive cycle, then the driver is disabled for
the entire duration of the cycle. Normal operation
resumes at the beginning of the next cycle only if there
is no supply fault condition.
Leading Edge Blanking Circuit sets the blanking time
and it is programmable through an external capacitor.
The OC Comparator input is also grounded during the
off time of the driver.
If an IGBT over-current fault occurs during the ON
time of the PWM cycle, then the IGBT driver output is
forced low for the remainder of the cycle. Normal
operation resumes at the beginning of the next PWM
gate drive cycle.
3.1.7 Active Clamp Comparator
IX6611 contains an Active Clamp Comparator (ACL
COMP) with a 3.1V threshold that can be used for
implementing an advanced active clamping technique
as shown in application circuit diagram Figure 6 on
During the OFF time of the IGBT driver, if an IGBT
collector over-voltage fault occurs, then for the
remainder of the cycle the output PFET is turned off
and the output NFET state is controlled by the ACL
comparator as shown in the Figure 5 on page 10.
Normal operation resumes at the beginning of the next
PWM gate drive cycle.
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During the turn off of the IGBT, the ACL comparator
can detect an over voltage, if the collector voltage
rises above the breakdown voltage of the diode
connected at the collector. In the over voltage
condition the ACL comparator forces the gate driver
output to a tri-state condition and the IGBT starts to
turn on due to the break down diode current charging
the IGBT gate. Once the IGBT turns on, its collector
3.1.4 IGBT Drive Outputs
IX6611 contains separate 10A peak source and sink
outputs. Separated sink and source outputs allow
independent gate charge and discharge control
without an external diode. The internal dead-time
circuit eliminates the cross conduction of the source
and sink outputs.
voltage falls, the diode recovers from break down, and
the ACL comparator turns on the NMOS output and
forces the IGBT gate low. This sequence may repeat
several times until the energy in the external
inductance is dissipated.
ACL comparator is active only when the driver output
PFET is OFF.
3.1.5 Over Current Comparator
IX6611 contains an Over Current Comparator (OC
COMP) with a 300mV threshold. This comparator is
used for sensing over-current conditions in the
external IGBT.
3.1.8 Thermal Shutdown (THSD)
IX6611 contains a Thermal Shutdown circuit to protect
the device against the damage due to excessive die
temperature. When the junction temperature exceeds
150°C, the input signals to the gate driver and the ACL
comparator are disabled and the gate driver output is
forced low. Device resumes normal operation when
the junction temperature falls below 130°C.
Emitter current sense can be implemented either by
using a low value current shunt or an IGBT with a
secondary current sense output.
The current-sense method works well for high gain
IGBTs that do not have inherent short circuit
protection. Careful application board layout is
mandatory due to low sense voltage.
3.1.9 Output Fault Pulse Generator
An IGBT over current fault event can occur any time
during the ON time of the gate drive signal. When an
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