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Compact Inverter Modules Target Appliance Motors
Allegro MicroSystems SLA6800MP and SMA6800MP series of Inverter Power Modules (IPMs) combine the inverter-power-stage components for controlling three-phase motors into a small-footprint SIP package. Designed for use in applications such as dishwasher pumps and small compressors, each high-voltage module contains six MOSFETS or six IGB...
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Three-Phase Inverter Integrated PFC
The IRAM630-1562F Intelligent Power Module (IPM) from International Rectifier features Power Factor Correction (PFC) and an inverter stage. The new IPM shrinks and simplifies design of energy-efficient appliance and light industrial motor drive applications including air conditioners and washing machines. The IRAM630-1562F combines ...
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Low Profile High Density Power Modules
Exar Corporation introduced the XRP9710 and XRP9711 multi-output, synchronous step-down, programmable power modules that offer the industry's highest power density and lowest profile at 2.75 mm with 5 V-22 V inputs. Both devices provide two fully integrated regulators with MOSFETs, inductors, and internal input and output capacitors in...
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Compact intelligent power modules
The 1,200-V six-pack MiniSKiiP IPM (intelligent power module) has a high-voltage driver IC and features state-of-the-art Trench-Field-Stop IGBTs, which are optimized for low switching losses and high current densities. With a rated current of 61 A, output power of up to 15 kW is possible. The compact module (59 × 52 × 16 mm) is appr...
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Power Modules
International Rectifier (IR) recently introduced three new advanced integrated power modules (IPMs), expanding the iMOTION family of integrated power modules. The new IPMs simplify variable-speed electronic motor control circuits commonly found in today’s energy-efficient appliances and feature a 3-phase inverter power stage with gate ...
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SiC Power Modules Suit Industrial Needs
Three different hybrid Silicon Carbide (SiC) power modules from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation are designed for use in home appliances, industrial equipment and railway traction applications. Every new hybrid SiC power module is equipped with Si-IGBTs and SiC Schottky-barrier diodes (SBD) in order to reduce the size, decrease the weig...
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High-Rel Intelligent Power Modules Support 1,700V, 3,600A Apps
The design of Semikron's SKiiP4 intelligent power modules (IPM) represents the combination of constant product development and improvement, and years of hands-on experience, state-of-the-art packaging technology, and reliable digital signal transmission technology. Optimized for applications rated to 3,600 A with a maximum Udc of 1,700...
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Power modules bring efficiency to appliance and industrial applications
International Rectifier (IR) announces a family of highly integrated, ultra compact, patent pending µIPM power modules for high-efficiency appliance and light industrial applications, including compressor drives for refrigeration, pumps for heating and water circulation, air-conditioning fans, dishwashers, and automation systems. By ut...
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Expanded µIPM Family Has Half-Bridge Power Modules
International Rectifier has expanded its family of highly integrated, ultra-compact, patent pending µIPM power modules with the introduction of the IRSM808-105MH and IRSM807-105MH, optimized for high efficiency appliance and light industrial applications with motor power up to 300 W. Available in an ultra-compact 8 x 9 x 0.9 mm PQFN...
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1700V IGBT Module Employs Non-Epitaxial PT chips, Low Inductance Package
While punch throughs (PTs) are the preferred power device for a growing segment of industrial power conversion applications requiring operation from ac line voltages of 575Vac to 690Vac, historically, 1700V IGBTs based on a non punch through (NPT) structure were popular. For the NPT device to have stable leakage current at such high bl...
