industry news
Subscribe Now

Infineon launches its first isolated gate driver ICs with opto-emulator input supporting next-generation SiC applications

Munich, Germany – 05 February 2026 – Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) introduces the EiceDRIVER™ 1ED301xMC12I product family, a series of high-performance isolated gate driver ICs with opto-emulator input. The devices are pin-compatible with existing opto-emulators and optocouplers, offering high common-mode transient immunity (CMTI), a robust output stage, and more precise timing than currently available solutions. This enables engineers to migrate to SiC technology without redesigning opto-based control schemes. The family is ideal for demanding applications where fast, reliable, and SiC-capable gate drivers are required, such as motor drives, solar inverters, electric-vehicle chargers, and energy-storage systems.

The 1ED301xMC12I product family includes three variants designed to support Si MOSFETs, IGBTs, and SiC MOSFETs: 1ED3010, 1ED3011, and 1ED3012. All devices deliver up to 6.5 A of output current, making them best-in-class for driving power modules and parallel switch configurations. The gate drivers come in a CTI 600 6-pin DSO package offering more than 8 mm creepage and clearance. Their insulation is certified according to UL 1577 and is pending certification according to IEC 60747-17. The opto-emulator input uses two pins and provides high robustness to noise. With a CMTI exceeding 300 kV/µs, a propagation delay of 40 ns, and timing matching below 10 ns, the devices enable precise and robust switching behavior. Moreover, a pure PMOS sourcing stage further improves turn-on performance.

Availability
The isolated EiceDRIVER ICs 1ED3010MC12I1ED3011MC12I, and 1ED3012MC12I are available now and can be purchased from Infineon and its distribution partners. An evaluation board, EVAL-1ED3012MC12I-SIC, is also available, enabling easy evaluation with Infineon switches.

Infineon Technologies AG is a global semiconductor leader in power systems and IoT. Infineon drives decarbonization and digitalization with its products and solutions. The Company had around 57,000 employees worldwide (end of September 2025) and generated revenue of about €14.7 billion in the 2025 fiscal year (ending 30 September). Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the OTCQX International over-the-counter market (ticker symbol: IFNNY).

Follow us: Facebook – LinkedIn

Leave a Reply

featured blogs
Apr 24, 2026
A thought experiment in curiosity, confusion, and cosmic consequences....

featured paper

Want early design analysis without simulation?

Sponsored by Siemens Digital Industries Software

Traditional verification methods are failing today's complex IC designs, which require a proactive, early-stage analysis approach. A shift-left methodology addresses IP block integration challenges and the limitations of traditional simulation and ERC tools. Insight Analyzer detects hard-to-find leakage issues across power domains, enabling early analysis without full simulation. Identify inefficiencies earlier to reduce rework, improve reliability, and enhance power performance.

Click to read more!

featured chalk talk

GaN for Humanoid Robots
Sponsored by Mouser Electronics and Infineon
In this episode of Chalk Talk, Eric Persson and Amelia Dalton explore why power is the key driver for efficient and reliable robot movements and how GaN technologies can help motor control solutions be more compact, integrated and efficient. They also investigate the role of field-oriented control in humanoid robotic applications and why the choice of a GaN power transistor can make all the difference in your next humanoid robot project!
Apr 20, 2026
11,894 views