IGBT based intelligent power modules reduce energy consumption in heating, cooling
EP&T Magazine
Electronics Power Supply / Management Semiconductors Intelligent IPM Modules power semiconductorONSEMI SPM31 1200V intelligent power modules (IPMs) feature the latest generation Field Stop 7 (FS7) Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) technology. IPMs deliver higher efficiency, smaller footprint and higher power density resulting in lower total system cost than other leading solutions on the market. Given the greater efficiency realized using optimized IGBTs, these IPMs are suitable for three-phase inverter drive applications such as heat pumps, commercial HVAC systems, servo motors, and industrial pumps and fans. Devices control the power flow to the inverter compressor and fans in heat pumps and air conditioning systems by adjusting the frequency and voltage of the power supplied to three-phase motors for maximum efficiency.