New, improved self-protected Intelligent Power Modules with increased efficiency for 10–100kW applications

Author

Donlon, John F. ; Motto, Eric R. ; Honsberg, Marco ; Radke, Thomas ; Nobuya, N. ; Shiori, U. ; Rei, Y. ; Fumitaka, T. ; Shoichi, O.

Author_Institution

Powerex, Inc., Youngwood, PA, USA

fYear

2011

fDate

6-11 March 2011

Firstpage

1301

Lastpage

1305

Abstract

A new, more efficient series of self-protected power modules (Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs)) for application in 10 to 100kW motor drives and power supplies has been developed. Several new technologies including improved chip technology and structural improvements have been implemented to reduce effective junction temperature and increase power and thermal cycling capability resulting in more efficient and more reliable power modules. Compatibility with conventional dual module terminal location and spacing and package dimensions has been maintained.

Keywords

motor drives; motor protection; power supplies to apparatus; chip technology; junction temperature; motor drives; power 10 kW to 100 kW; power cycling capability; power supplies; self-protected intelligent power modules; structural improvements; thermal cycling capability; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Logic gates; Mirrors; Multichip modules; Temperature control; Temperature sensors;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), 2011 Twenty-Sixth Annual IEEE

Conference_Location

Fort Worth, TX

ISSN

1048-2334

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-8084-5

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/APEC.2011.5744761

Filename

5744761