Semiconductor Testing

High voltage opto isolators provide high voltage insulation between circuit elements, allowing control signals to be transferred but blocking AC or DC power. Electronic devices and semiconductor ICs used for Insulation are called isolators. This insulation is required to prevent electrical shock to human operators and preventing damage to processors. Some examples of applications that need insulation include industrial automation systems, motor drives, medical equipment, solar inverters, power supplies and electric vehicles. The main categories of insulation are Basic and reinforced insulation.

One of the critical parameters that are tested according to standards like IEC 61747-5-5 and IEC 61747-17 is maximum surge isolation voltage (VIOSM). EMC PARTNER provide specialized solutions and accessories to perform insulation tests up to 30kV to improve semiconductor reliability.

EMC TEST SOLUTIONS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR ISOLATORS:

WITH «BASIC INSULATION»
Semiconductors with basic insulation must pass the surge insulation test on component level according to standards IEC 60747-17, IEC 60747-5-5 or similar. Basic Isolator with certain VIOSM as per manufacturer specification are subjected to a surge test at a peak voltage of 1.3 times VIOSM for basic insulation.
WITH «REINFORCED INSULATION»
The same standards IEC 60747-17, IEC 60747-5-5 or similar apply also to semiconductors with reinforced insulation on component level. However reinforced isolators with a certain VIOSM must pass the surge test at a peak voltage of 1.6 times VIOSM. The minimum required test level is 10kV.
ON «SYSTEM LEVEL»
The surge test is also used for compliance to system-level standards, such as the IEC 61800-5-1, IEC 61010-1, IEC 60335-1. Each standard requires a certain level of surge capability for a given system voltage. For example, IEC 61800-5-1 requires for cat. III equipment operating at 1000 Vrms, a minimum surge capability of 8kV for basic and 12kV for reinforced insulation.

Applications

The IEC 602555-26 divides the electromagnetic environment into severe (zone A) and typical (zone B), whereas IEC 61000-6-5 divides the installation environment into 4 zones from inside to outside EMC protected area.  EMC PARTNER offers EMC test equipment for both zones to conduct all impulse, transients and power fail tests, including EFT up to 4kV, Surge up to 4kV, Damped oscillatory waves up to 2kV as well as Dips/interrupts and insulation test up to 8kV.

Transmission Lines Protection

Transformer Protection

Generator Protection

Feeder Protection

Bus Protection

Motor Protection

Test Types


1.2/50µs maximum surge insulation voltage (VIOSM)

Application Standards

RELEVANT SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES STANDARDS


  • IEC 60747-17:

    Semiconductor devices - Part 17: Magnetic and capacitive coupler for basic and reinforced insulation

  • VDE 0884-17:

    Halbleiterbauelemente Teil 17: Magnetische und kapazitive Koppler für Basisisolierung und verstärkte Isolierung

  • IEC 60747-5-5:

    Semiconductor devices - Part 5-5: Optoelectronic devices - Photocouplers

SYSTEM LEVEL STANDARDs


  • IEC 61800-5-1:
    Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 5-1: Safety requirements - Electrical, thermal and energy
  • IEC 60601-1:
    Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
  • IEC 61010-1:
    Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements
  • IEC 61180:
    High-voltage test techniques for low-voltage equipment - Definitions, test and procedure requirements, test equipment
  • IEC 60335-1:
    Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
  • IEC 61851-23:
    Electric vehicle conductive charging system - Part 23: DC electric vehicle supply equipment
  • IEC 60664-1:
    Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage supply systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
  • IEC 60060-1:
    High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: General definitions and test requirements

Insulation test solutions

INS-1250

INSULATION TEST GENERATOR UP TO 30KV
Impulse insulation tester 1.2/50 µs from 500V to 30kV. Breakdown detection at generator or test object. Report generation and control from colour touch panel and 40 Ohm impedance. Ready for Semiconductor testing / IC testing.

ACCESSORIES

CN-INS-500

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE FOR INS-1250
With this external box the system impedance can be easily adjusted to 500 Ohm by the customer.

CN-INS-X

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE FOR INS-1250
Selectable output impedance for INS-1250 generators. The impedance range is from 40 ohm up to 4 kohm.

V-PROBE-30K

HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE UP TO 30KV FOR INS-1250
External high voltage probe for pulse measurement with a divider ratio of 1:1000 that can be directly connected to your oscilloscope (1 MOhm input).

EXT-INS-CON

EXTENSION FOR EUT REMOTE CONNECTION FOR INS-1250
Two meter long extension for the remote connection of the EUT. The pulse also meets all technical specifications at the output of the extension and can be calibrated accordingly.

EXT-TC-INS

BASE FOR TC-ST FOR INS-1250
Base for mounting the TC-ST together with the EXT-INS-CON away from the generator.

INS-SOP8-36

ADAPTER SET FOR SEMICONDUCTOR TESTING

Adapter set for small outline package semiconductors with simple connection to INS-1250. Including a plastic oil bath 0.7L and adapter bard for up to 44 PIN.

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Baselstrasse 160
CH - 4242 Laufen
Switzerland

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