TDK shrinks 500V gate drive transformers to 11 x 13mm

TDK has shrunk its 500V gate drive transformers to 11 x 13mm and 11mm high, smaller than its existing E10EM series.

TDK gate isolation transformers

The new parts, called the EP9 series and aimed at both IGBTs and mosfets, are built on a MnZn ferrite core with surface-mount L-pin construction.

Creepage and clearance is 5mm, peak withstanding is 2.5kVac 50Hz, and coupling capacitance is only 2pF.


Operation is over -40 to +150°C and, suiting them to automotive applications, they comply with AEC-Q200 Rev E.


There are two devices (see table), both intended to work around 100 to 400k, one for half-bridge converters and the other for push-pull converters.

B82804E… Use for Turns ratio
N1 : N2 : N3
LN1
typ
Lleak,N1
typ
E*dtN1
max
…0164A200 Half-bridge 1 : 2.8 : 1.53 260µH 5µH 20µVs unipolar
40µVs bipolar
…0473A200 Push-pull 1 : 2.9 : 1 47µH 1.7µH 15µVs unipolar
30µVs bipolar

Indeed, ‘EP9’ does not occur in the part numbers.

For development, sample kit B82804X1 has six of each type.

Find the gate isolation transformers in this data sheet

Steve Bush

Steve Bush is the long-standing technology editor for Electronics Weekly, covering electronics developments for more than 25 years. He has a particular interest in the Power and Embedded areas of the industry. He also writes for the Engineer In Wonderland blog, covering 3D printing, CNC machines and miscellaneous other engineering matters.

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