STMicroelectronics has once again broken new ground in power electronics with the STGAP3S family, a family of advanced isolated gate drivers designed for insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) and silicon carbide (SiC) metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). With their superior performance and reliability, these new drives provide strong support for industrial and energy applications.
Technical details and performance parameters
The STGAP3S family uses STMicroelectronics' latest robust isolation technology to provide enhanced capacitive isolation between the gate drive channel and the low-voltage control and interface circuitry. This isolation technology is capable of withstanding up to 9.6kV transient isolation voltage (VIOTM) and 200V/ns common mode transient suppression (CMTI), significantly improving the reliability of motor drives in industrial applications. In addition, the STGAP3S family offers 10A and 6A current capability options, each with different undervoltage lockout (UVLO) and desaturation intervention thresholds, helping designers select the best device to match the performance of their SiC MOSFET or IGBT power switch of choice.
Use cases and market trends
The STGAP3S family of gate drivers has demonstrated excellent performance in applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, charging stations, energy storage systems, power factor correction (PFC), DC/DC converters, and solar inverters. With the growing global demand for energy efficiency and renewable energy, the launch of the STGAP3S family comes at the right time to meet the market demand for high-performance power electronics solutions.
Figure: STMicroelectronics introduces advanced isolated gate drivers
Competitive analysis
Compared to other similar products on the market, the STGAP3S family stands out for its superior isolation, flexible current capability options, and advanced protection features. STMicroelectronics' market share in the power electronics market is growing steadily, and the launch of the STGAP3S family will further strengthen the company's market position and drive future growth.
Environmental and social impacts
STGAP3S family has a potential positive impact in improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. With the global focus on sustainable development, the development and application of these technologies will help drive economic growth while reducing the negative impact on the environment.
Technological development and future outlook
STMicroelectronics has a long history of technology development in the field of gate drivers, and the launch of the STGAP3S family marks the company's latest advancement in this area. Going forward, STMicroelectronics will continue to invest in R&D in power electronics to adapt to changing market needs and technology trends.
Conclusion
The launch of STMicroelectronics' STGAP3S family of gate drivers is not only a reflection of the company's technological innovation, but also a strong impetus for the future development of the power electronics sector. As the global demand for high-performance power electronics solutions continues to grow, the STGAP3S family is expected to play an important role in driving energy efficiency and renewable energy development.
