Datasheet

Features
Intelligent half-bridge driver
Auto Resetting Short Circuit Protection
Auto Resetting Overload Protection
Externally Triggerable Latching Shutdown
Latching Overtemperature Protection
Frequency Modulation dither (for lower EMI)
Micropower Startup (<300 μA)
Phase Cut dimmable for leading / trailing edge
Output Voltage Shift Compensation.
Real Softstart
Adaptive Dead Time
Small 8 Pin DIP/SOIC Package
Also available LEAD-FREE (PbF)
Data Sheet No. PD60219 rev C
HALOGEN CONVERTOR CONTROL IC
Typical Connections
IR2161(S) & (PbF)
Description
The IR2161 is a dedicated Intelligent Half bridge Driver IC for a Halogen convertor (electronic transformer). It
includes all necessary protection features and also allows the Convertor to be dimmed externally with a
standard phase cut dimmer with both leading or trailing edge types. This IC provides the advantage of reduced
thermal stress in the lamp due to softstart. There is also compensation of the output voltage for load regulation.
It enables the convertor to operate with extremely low harmonic distortion over the full range of loads. The
IR2161 includes adaptive deadtime to allow cool running MOSFETs and improves the EMI behaviour due to
frequency modulation (dither). All the features are integrated in a small 8 pin DIP/SOIC package to allow for a
size reduction in the next generation of convertors.
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Packages
8-Lead PDIP
IR2161
8-Lead SOIC
IR2161S
Note: Throughout this data sheet convertor is spelled in accordance with standard IEC 61047 DC or AC supplied convertors
for filament lamps Performance requirements.
AC LINE
INPUT
12VAC
OUTPUT
1
2
3
4
IR2161
VCC
COM
CS
LO
VS
HO
VB
8
7
6
5
CSD
Q1
Q2
RS
RD
CD
LF
CLF
VZ
DS
CSD
RCS
CB
RL
CVCC1
DB
CCS
CVCC2
D1 D2
D3 D4
CSNUB
C3 C4
R1
C1
R2 C2
T1
DCP1
DCP2

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