International Rectifier Corporation : IR’s µIPM™ Power Modules Deliver up to 60% Smaller Footprint, High Efficiency, Cost Effective Motor Control Solution for Appliances and Light Industrial Applications
05/08/2012| 10:43am US/Eastern
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 8, 2012--
International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in
power management technology, today introduced a family of
highly integrated, ultra-compact, patent pending µIPM™ power
modules for high efficiency appliance and light industrial
applications including compressor drives for refrigeration,
pumps for heating and water circulation, air-conditioning
fans, dishwashers, and automation systems. By utilizing an
innovative packaging solution, the µIPM family delivers a new
benchmark in device size, offering up to a 60 percent smaller
footprint than existing 3-phase motor control power ICs.
Available in an ultra-compact 12x12x0.9mm PQFN package, the
µIPM family comprises a series of fully integrated 3-phase
surface-mount motor control circuit solutions. The new
approach pioneered by IR for this market segment utilizes PCB
copper traces to dissipate heat from the module, providing
cost savings through a smaller package design and even
eliminating the need for an external heat sink. By using
standard packaging QFN technology, assembly is simplified by
eliminating through-hole second pass assembly and improving
thermal performance compared to traditional dual-in-line
module solutions.
"By utilizing an innovative packaging solution, IR's µIPM
products not only offer up to 60 percent smaller footprint
compared to existing leading solutions but also deliver
advantages in output current capability and system
efficiency. Combined with ease of use, improved thermal
performance and overall system size reduction, the µIPM
family enables designers and system integrators to deliver
more cost effective and advanced motor control solutions,"
said Alberto Guerra, Vice President, Strategic Market
Development, IR's Energy Saving Products Business Unit.
IR's µIPM product family offers a scalable power solution
with common pin-out and package size. Featuring the most
rugged and efficient high-voltage FredFET MOSFET switches
specifically optimized for variable frequency drives and IR's
most advanced high-voltage driver ICs, the µIPM product
family offers DC current ratings ranging from 2A to 4A and
voltages of 250V and 500V.
More information is available on the International Rectifier
website at
http://www.irf.com/whats-new/120508.html
Availability and Pricing
Pricing for the released µIPM™ family ranges from US $1.59 to
US $2.99 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
µIPM™ is a trademark of International Rectifier Corporation
and IR is a registered trademark of International Rectifier
Corporation. All other product names noted herein may be
trademarks of their respective holders.
Source: International Rectifier
International Rectifier
Sian Cummins, 310-252-7148
scummin1@irf.com,
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