SLLSEQ0C august 2015 – may 2023 ISO5852S
PRODUCTION DATA
Switching inductive loads causes large, instantaneous forward-voltage transients across the freewheeling diodes of the IGBTs. These transients result in large negative-voltage spikes on the DESAT pin which draw substantial current out of the device. To limit this current below damaging levels, a 100-Ω to 1-kΩ resistor is connected in series with the DESAT diode.
Further protection is possible through an optional Schottky diode, whose low-forward voltage assures clamping of the DESAT input to GND2 potential at low-voltage levels.