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IR Intros IRAMX16UP60A Power Module

June 25, 2003 by Jeff Shepard

International Rectifier Corp. (IR, El Segundo, CA) introduced the IRAMX16UP60A, the newest member of the PlugNDrive™ family of integrated power modules that simplify variable-speed electronic motor control circuits. The 16A-rated IRAMX16UP60A is designed for 750W to 1.2kW variable-speed motor drive applications such as in-room air conditioners, commercial refrigerators and large-capacity washers.

The new power modules are part of IR's iMOTION™ family of integrated design platforms, incorporating a three-phase inverter power stage with gate drivers and auxiliary circuitry in a compact, high-performance, isolated package. The IRAMX16UP60A combines a low loss, non-punch-through, short-circuit-rated IGBT with a three-phase, high-voltage, high-speed driver IC and over 20 individual parts into a single unit.

Built-in over-temperature and over-current protection and integrated under-voltage lockout functions deliver fail-safe operation. Bootstrap diodes in the high-side driver section combine with the required single-polarity power supply to simplify circuits. In addition, the IRAMX16UP60A includes a temperature monitor read-back signal and synchronized shut down function.

The new IRAMX16UP60A is available immediately. Pricing is $12.85 each for the IRAMX16UP60A in 10,000-unit quantities.