IR2161

Data Sheet No. PD60219 rev C IR2161(S) & (PbF) HALOGEN CONVERTOR CONTROL IC 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) Description Packages 8-Lead PDIP IR2161 8-Lead SOIC IR2161S 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 ...