Improved smart power modules for up to 7kW motor drive applications

This paper introduces the improved Motion-SPM™ (Smart Power Modules) in DIP package, which is fully optimized intelligent integrated IGBT inverter modules for up to 7kW motor drive applications. Although its external size is same as a previous iteration of Motion-SPM in DIP, the operating current rating has been increased to 75A compared to an earlier iteration of Motion-SPM of 30A. It comes to be small by employing size-related design and highly integrated building blocks having the built-in HVICs. It also provides technical advantages such as the good thermal performances through DBC(Direct Bonded Copper), the high latch immunity and dv/dt controlled HVIC driving. This paper provides an overall description of the improved Motion-SPM in DIP as well as actual application issues such as electrical characteristics, circuit configurations, thermal performance and power ratings.