International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in
power management technology, today introduced the IRAM630-1562F
Intelligent Power Module (IPM) featuring Power Factor Correction (PFC)
and 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 IR's low loss, Trench IGBTs with a
three-phase, high-voltage gate drive IC and PFC input stage, integrating
more than 30 components into a single compact isolated package. Built-in
over-temperature/over-current protection, along with an integrated
under-voltage lockout function, and built-in temperature monitor provide
for a high level of protection and fail-safe operation. Other integrated
features such as bootstrap diodes for the high-side drive function and
single polarity power supply simplify the system design while reducing
overall cost.
“Replacing more than 30 discrete parts, IR’s compact IRAM630-1562F
delivers a complete, reliable power stage solution for today’s
energy-efficient motor drives featuring both PFC and inverter stages. By
using the IRAM630-1562F with just a few external components and one
microcontroller, design cycles and overall system costs for appliance
variable speed motor projects are significantly reduced compared to
discrete solutions,” said Alberto Guerra, Vice President, Strategic
Market Development, IR’s Energy Saving Products Business Unit.
The IRAM630-1562F’s open emitter configuration enables multi-shunt
current feedback for a sophisticated vector control loop, in V/Hz
control loop, with no circuit layout limitation. Over-temperature is
detected internally and triggers a fault condition. EMI emissions are
minimized due to shorter connection routing, optimized component layout
and internal shielding.
The new IPM is an addition to IR’s iMOTION™
design platform which integrates digital, analog and power technologies
together in a flexible, mixed signal chipset to simplify motor control
designs and bring energy-efficient, cost-effective solutions to market
faster.
More information is available on the International Rectifier website at http://www.irf.com/whats-new/nr131024.html.
Availability and Pricing
Pricing for the IRAM630-1562F2 begins at US $12.75 each in 10,000 unit
quantities. Production quantities are available immediately. The devices
are RoHS compliant and prices are subject to change.
About International Rectifier
International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF) is a world leader in power management
technology. IR’s analog and mixed signal ICs, advanced circuit devices,
integrated power systems and components enable high performance
computing and reduce energy waste from motors, the world’s single
largest consumer of electricity. Leading manufacturers of computers,
energy efficient appliances, lighting, automobiles, satellites, aircraft
and defense systems rely on IR’s power management benchmarks to power
their next generation products. For more information, go to www.irf.com.
Trademark Notice
iMOTION™ is trademark of International Rectifier and IR is a registered
trademark of International Rectifier Corporation. All other product
names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.
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