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Intelligent Power Module accelerates solder-free assembly.
July 22, 2008 -
Featuring thermal resistance of 0.95K/W and junction temperature of +175°C, Miniskiip® IPM is developed for motor power up to 15 kW and has latch-up free SOI driver IC. Power, control, and auxiliary contacts are connected directly to PCB via springs, and snap-on mounting with one standard screw achieves assembly of module, PCB, and heat sink. Driver IC with advanced level shifter technology is responsible for enabling IGBT driving without optocoupler.
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First Intelligent Power Module for Solder-Free Assembly
For motor power up to 15kW
Nuremberg, 27 May 2008 - Semikron introduces an intelligent power module for quick and easy solder-free assembly. The Miniskiip® IPM is developed for motor power up to 15kW and has a latch-up free SOI driver IC for reliable driving already integrated. Compared to other intelligent power modules this new IPM demonstrates the lowest thermal resistance of 0,95K/W and the highest junction temperature of +175°C.
Power, control and auxiliary contacts are connected directly to the printed circuit board via springs, not solder joints. The elimination of any solder connections results in a higher quality of the assembly. With the simple snap-on mounting with one standard screw a cost-efficient assembly of module, printed circuit board and heat sink is achieved. The user has the advantage of using a module where handling is reduced and the parts count is less compared to discrete designs.
A high voltage driver IC with an advanced level shifter technology is integrated into the 600V Converter-Inverter-Brake IPM and the 1200V inverter (6-pack) Miniskiip® IPM providing IGBT driving without an optocoupler. The SOI technology provides complete latch-up immunity since all switches are dielectrically insulated. A down-level shifter for each channel allows the presence of negative secondary offset voltages. The integrated gate driver remains fully operational for any applied offset voltage down to -50V, providing flexibility in the design of a power system. The gate driver IC features an over-current shut-down circuit protection by using an external shunt resistor in the ground plane shutting down the IPM in case of over-current as well as an under-voltage lockout for all channels and fault signaling. A shut-down can be also forced by the system controller using the shut-down input. Cross-conductions are prevented by the interlock logic.
The MiniSKiiP® IPM achieves the best thermal resistance and an optimized current density, leading to high power cycling capability and a longer lifetime compared to existing IPM technologies. These advantages are the result of the pressure contact technology which evenly distributes the vertical pressure, the spring contacts and the base plate free package.
MiniSKiiP® IPM is suitable for industrial and consumer drives up to 15kW as well as process control and solar applications. Using state-of-the-art Trench-Field-Stop IGBTs, the IPMs are available in 600V and 1200V and designed for nominal current ratings up to 72A. The module is RoHS compliant.
About SEMIKRON:
Founded in 1951, German-based Semikron is a family enterprise that employs 3000 people worldwide. Semikron comprises of a global network of 35 companies that guarantees fast and competent on-site customer care. According to a study carried out by IMS, a leading Market Research Institute, Semikron is the market leader in the field of diode/thyristor modules, enjoying a 34% share of the worldwide market.
Products:
Semikron's product range consists of 21,000 different power semiconductors, including chips, discrete diodes/thyristors, power modules (IGBT / MOSFET / diode / thyristor), driver and protection components and integrated subsystems.
Applications:
"Semikron inside" has become a trade mark for young developing markets such as electric drives, wind power generators, solar power, electric vehicles, welding machines, lifts, power supplies, conveyor belts and trams. As a significant innovator in the power electronics sector, many of Semikron's progressive developments have been accepted as industrial standards.
For more information, visit www.semikron.com.
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