Key features and characteristics bring significant performance and reliability upgrades over standard opto-coupler-based gate drivers while maintaining pin-to-pin compatibility in schematic and layout design. Performance highlights include high common-mode transient immunity (CMTI), small pulse width distortion, and low propagation delay. A tight process control results in a small part-to-part skew. The input stage is an emulated diode (e-diode), which means excellent aging characteristics and long-term reliability compared to traditional LEDs found in optocoupler gate drivers. The device is offered in a stretched SO6 package with > 8.5mm clearance and creepage and a mold compound from material group I with a comparative tracking index (CTI) > 600V.

The high performance and reliability of the Texas Instruments UCC23113 make it ideal for use in all types of solar inverters, motor drives, appliances, and industrial power supplies. The higher operating temperature of the device opens up opportunities for applications not previously able to be supported by traditional optocouplers.