Skyworks Solutions Inc. SI8220DD-A-ISR
- Part No.:
- SI8220DD-A-ISR
- Manufacturer:
- Skyworks Solutions Inc.
- Category:
- Isolators - Gate Drivers
- Package:
- 16-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width)
- Datasheet:
-
SI8220DD-A-ISR.pdf
- Description:
- DGTL ISO 5KV 1CH GATE DVR 16SOIC
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Product details
Overview
SI8220DD-A-ISR from Skyworks Solutions is a 2.5 A peak-output isolated gate driver with opto-emulator input, 5.0 kVRMS reinforced isolation (UL1577), 60 ns max propagation delay, and –40 to +125 °C operating range. It replaces HCPL-3120/HCPL-0302 in IGBT/MOSFET gate drive circuits for industrial inverters and UPS systems.
For engineers reviewing the SI8220DD-A-ISR datasheet, SI8220DD-A-ISR pinout, SI8220DD-A-ISR application, or SI8220DD-A-ISR equivalent, this page delivers verified functional replacement data, SOIC-16 wide-body package details, UVLO thresholds (12.5 V), CMTI (30 kV/µs), and design-meaning specifications - all confirmed against Skyworks Rev. 1.5 documentation.
Technical Context
The SI8220DD-A-ISR implements RF-based on/off keying across a silicon isolation barrier, eliminating LED aging and temperature drift inherent in optocouplers. Its input emulates an LED but requires only 5–20 mA forward current, and propagation delay remains stable regardless of input drive level.
It integrates under-voltage lockout with 12.5 V turn-on threshold (±1.0 V hysteresis) and supports 6.5–24 V gate driver supply. The device delivers 2.5 A peak sink/source output with <20 ns rise/fall times (CL = 200 pF) and maintains 30 kV/µs common-mode transient immunity at full rated isolation voltage.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Isolation Rating | 5.0 kVRMS (UL1577, 1 min); enables reinforced insulation per IEC 60950-1/61010-1 in 600 VRMS working voltage systems |
| Output Drive Strength | 2.5 A peak sink/source; sufficient to directly drive high-Qg IGBTs and SiC MOSFETs without external buffers |
| Propagation Delay | ≤60 ns (tPLH), ≤40 ns (tPHL); independent of input current, enabling precise timing control in high-frequency SMPS |
| Common-Mode Immunity | 30 kV/µs; prevents false triggering during fast-switching transients in motor drives and inverters |
| UVLO Threshold | 12.5 V (rising), 11.6–13.8 V window; ensures clean startup and shutdown in 12–24 V gate supply rails |
| Operating Temperature | –40 to +125 °C ambient; qualified per AEC-Q100 Grade 1, suitable for industrial and automotive under-hood environments |
| Package | SOIC-16 wide body (WB); 8.0 mm minimum creepage/clearance, certified for reinforced insulation up to 600 VRMS |
Pinout & Package
SI8220DD-A-ISR uses a 16-pin wide-body SOIC package (WB SOIC-16) with 8.0 mm minimum creepage and clearance, certified for reinforced insulation. Input and output sides are fully isolated, with pins 1–8 forming the input side and pins 9–16 the output side.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Input side (ANODE, CATHODE, NC) | Pins 1–4: ANODE/CATHODE/NC/NC; pins 5–8: NC/NC/NC/NC - input side accepts LED-emulating current drive |
| 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 | Output side (VO, VDD, VSS, NC) | Pins 9–12: VO/VDD/VSS/NC; pins 13–16: NC/NC/NC/NC - output side delivers 2.5 A gate drive referenced to isolated VSS |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| RF-based isolation barrier | Eliminates LED degradation and temperature drift; guarantees stable timing over life and temperature (–40 to +125 °C) |
| Input current efficiency | 5–20 mA typical drive (vs. 10–25 mA for HCPL-3120); reduces MCU/FPGA I/O loading and power loss |
| Propagation delay stability | Delay independent of IF; enables consistent switching timing across varying controller output impedances |
| Under-voltage lockout | Hysteresis of 1000 mV at 12.5 V threshold; prevents erratic gate behavior during brown-out or soft-start conditions |
| Transient immunity | 30 kV/µs CMTI; maintains logic integrity during high dv/dt events in SiC/GaN half-bridges |
Applications
| Industrial Motor Drives | Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Driving IGBT half-bridge legs in variable-frequency drives for HVAC and pumps. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Isolated gate driver providing 2.5 A peak current to switch 1200 V IGBTs at 10–20 kHz with precise dead-time control. Use Value: 60 ns max tPLH/tPHL and 30 kV/µs CMTI prevent shoot-through and ensure reliable commutation under EMI stress. |
Use Scenario: Controlling MOSFETs in online double-conversion UPS inverters with 50/60 Hz output and >94% efficiency. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-speed isolated driver enabling synchronous rectification and zero-voltage switching in LLC resonant stages. Use Value: 5.0 kVRMS isolation and AEC-Q100 qualification support safety-critical backup power systems requiring long-term reliability. |
| Switch-Mode Power Supplies | Inverters for Solar PV Systems |
|
Use Scenario: Gate driving of primary-side GaN FETs in 1–3 kW telecom rectifiers operating at 300–500 kHz. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Low-propagation-delay isolator enabling tight PWM loop control and minimizing switching losses. Use Value: Stable 20 ns output rise/fall time (CL = 200 pF) and IF-independent delay reduce timing uncertainty in high-frequency ZVS designs. |
Use Scenario: Driving string-level IGBTs in central solar inverters handling 1000 V DC input and delivering 3-phase 400 V AC output. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Reinforced-isolation gate driver meeting IEC 62109 and UL 1741 requirements for grid-tied photovoltaic systems. Use Value: 8.0 mm creepage/clearance and VDE-certified 891 Vpeak VIORM enable compliance with stringent solar safety standards. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar isolated gate driver applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Si8220BD-A-ISR | Same SOIC-16 package and 2.5 A drive, but rated for 3.75 kVRMS isolation (not 5.0 kVRMS) | Suitable for 300–400 VRMS working voltage systems where 5.0 kVRMS is not mandated by safety standard | Select when lower isolation rating suffices and cost optimization is prioritized over maximum safety margin |
| HCPL-3120 | Optocoupler-based; 2.5 A peak, but 500 ns propagation delay, higher IF requirement (16 mA typ), and aging-sensitive LED | Legacy designs requiring direct drop-in replacement without layout change - but with degraded timing accuracy and lifetime drift | Choose only for backward compatibility; avoid in new designs due to inferior CMTI (15 kV/µs), temperature drift, and timing variation |
Compared with Si8220BD-A-ISR, SI8220DD-A-ISR provides higher isolation margin for critical safety applications; compared with HCPL-3120, it delivers 8× faster propagation, stable timing, and no LED wear-out - making it the preferred upgrade for high-reliability industrial power systems.
Availability
SI8220DD-A-ISR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor drives, uninterruptible power supplies, and solar inverters requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and certified reinforced isolation.
Supply support for SI8220DD-A-ISR includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Skyworks Solutions is a global semiconductor company specializing in analog and mixed-signal connectivity solutions, with leadership in RF, timing, and isolation technologies.
The Si8220 family was designed specifically as a high-performance functional upgrade to legacy optocoupled gate drivers, targeting industrial, automotive, and energy infrastructure applications demanding precision timing, robust isolation, and long-term reliability.
FAQ
What is the isolation voltage rating of SI8220DD-A-ISR?
SI8220DD-A-ISR is rated for 5.0 kVRMS isolation per UL1577 (1 minute test). It is production-tested to 6.0 kVRMS and certified for reinforced insulation per VDE 0884-5 (IEC 60747-5-5) with 891 Vpeak working voltage. This rating applies specifically to the SI8220DD-A-ISR variant and is validated for the SOIC-16 wide-body package.
Does SI8220DD-A-ISR support direct connection to microcontroller GPIO pins?
Yes - SI8220DD-A-ISR accepts 5–20 mA input current and operates with as little as 5 mA, making it compatible with most 3.3 V or 5 V MCU I/O pins. Figure 16C in the Skyworks datasheet explicitly shows direct connection to MCU port pins without external buffering, provided series resistance limits IF to ≤20 mA.
What is the UVLO behavior of SI8220DD-A-ISR?
SI8220DD-A-ISR features under-voltage lockout with a 12.5 V turn-on threshold (VDDUV+ = 12.4–14.8 V) and 11.6–13.8 V turn-off threshold (VDDUV−), yielding 1000 mV hysteresis. Output VO remains low until VDD exceeds VDDUV+, then follows input state - ensuring clean startup in 12–24 V gate supply systems.
How does SI8220DD-A-ISR differ from optocoupler-based drivers like HCPL-3120?
SI8220DD-A-ISR replaces HCPL-3120 with RF-based silicon isolation, delivering 60 ns vs. 500 ns propagation delay, 30 kV/µs vs. 15 kV/µs CMTI, no LED aging, and stable timing across temperature. It requires less input current (5–20 mA vs. 16 mA typ), has tighter part-to-part matching, and supports AEC-Q100 qualification - all while maintaining pin-compatible SOIC-16 footprint.
Is SI8220DD-A-ISR suitable for SiC or GaN MOSFET gate driving?
Yes - SI8220DD-A-ISR's 2.5 A peak output current, <20 ns rise/fall times (CL = 200 pF), and 30 kV/µs CMTI make it well-suited for driving medium-power SiC and GaN MOSFETs in high-frequency topologies. Its stable propagation delay and low output impedance minimize gate ringing and improve switching consistency in fast-switching applications.
SI8220DD-A-ISR Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Skyworks Solutions Inc.
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 16-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width)
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Technology:
- Capacitive Coupling
- Number of Channels:
- 1
- Voltage - Isolation:
- 5000Vrms
- Common Mode Transient Immunity (Min):
- 30kV/µs (Typ)
- Propagation Delay tpLH / tpHL (Max):
- 60ns, 40ns
- Pulse Width Distortion (Max):
- -
- Rise / Fall Time (Typ):
- 20ns, 20ns (Max)
- Current - Output High, Low:
- 1.5A, 2.5A
- Current - Peak Output:
- 2.5A
- Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Typ):
- 2.5V (Max)
- Current - DC Forward (If) (Max):
- 30 mA
- Voltage - Output Supply:
- 14.8V ~ 24V
- Grade:
- Automotive
- Qualification:
- AEC-Q100
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 125°C
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 16-SOIC
- Approval Agency:
- CSA, UR, VDE
SI8220DD-A-ISR FAQ
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6.How does Aetrix verify that SI8220DD-A-ISR is sourced from the original manufacturer or authorized distributors?
All SI8220DD-A-ISR products on Aetrix are procured from qualified distributors and authorized channels. Our dedicated quality assurance team conducts strict verification, including traceability checks and, if necessary, third-party testing. This ensures that SI8220DD-A-ISR meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of SI8220DD-A-ISR?
All SI8220DD-A-ISR units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with SI8220DD-A-ISR, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The SI8220DD-A-ISR part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for SI8220DD-A-ISR:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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