International Rectifier IR116x series High-voltage integrated circuits for ballast and AC-DC converter applications

Features and Applications of IR116x series High-voltage integrated circuits for ballast and AC-DC converter applications

The purpose of this article is to briefly illustrate what is possible with High-voltage integrated circuits and the features and applications of these integrated circuits manufactured by International Rectifier under the IR116x series.

Applications

  • Lighting
  • Motor drives
Associated Products

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Technical Documents

In this video, we will discuss traditional Transformer based design which use simple diodes and capacitor to convert the Alternating current into Direct Current and an optional voltage regulator to regulate the output DC voltage. The project will be an AC-DC converter using Transformer with an input voltage of 230V and output of 12V.

How to convert AC to DC | 3D Animation


The IR116x series are high-voltage integrated circuits (HVICs) from International Rectifier, a company that has been acquired by Infineon Technologies.

Features

The main features of IR116x series High-voltage integrated circuits may be summarized as follows:

The IR116x series are designed to drive insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) with ratings up to 1200 V and 150 A. They feature integrated IGBT protection and soft shutdown functions, such as over-current protection, under-voltage lockout, fault reporting, and deadtime control. The IR116x series are available in different packages and configurations to suit various application needs. They offer a cost-effective and reliable solution for driving IGBTs in AC or BLDC motor drives, industrial inverters, uninterruptible power supplies, solar inverters, and other high-voltage systems.

Applications

HVICs are used to realize high-efficiency power conversions, gate drivers for power devices and LED lighting, and other applications that require high-voltage switching. 


Frequently Asked Questions

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High voltage electrician interview questions will focus on your technical skills, your experience working with high voltage equipment, and your ability to troubleshoot problems. 

What is a high-voltage integrated circuit (HVIC)?

High-voltage integrated circuits (HVICs) translate low-voltage control signals to levels that are suitable for driving power switches in high-voltage applications.

What are the basic requirements of the HV integrated device?

The basic requirements of the HV integrated device are high breakdown voltage, low specific on-resistance,and process compatibility with low- voltage circuits.