Title :
Power modules for appliance motor control
Author :
Donlon, John ; Achhammer, Joanne ; Iwamoto, Hideo ; Iwasaki, Mitsutaka
Author_Institution :
Powerex Inc., Youngwood, PA, USA
Abstract :
The use of inverters in appliance applications is increasing rapidly. This paper describes hybrid power modules that utilize a unique injection-molded lead-frame design and provide the cost-effective integration of power devices, gate drive and protection for such applications
Keywords :
DC-AC power convertors; domestic appliances; driver circuits; electric motors; invertors; machine control; power integrated circuits; cost-effective integration; domestic appliance control; gate drive; hybrid power modules; injection-molded lead-frame design; inverters; motor control; power devices; protection; Costs; Driver circuits; Heat sinks; Home appliances; Integrated circuit reliability; Inverters; Motor drives; Multichip modules; Protection; Semiconductor device manufacture;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIA.2002.1011185
