Allegro MicroSystems Announces New High Voltage IGBT Module
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. introduced a new series in their Inverter Power Module (IPM) product line. Allegro’s SLA6800MP and SMA6800MP series has an 85 to 253Vac input voltage, and a 1.5 to 3A output current.
These ICs can withstand voltages of up to 500V (MOSFET breakdown voltage) and 600V (IGBT breakdown voltage), providing a robust IPM for optimally controlling three-phase motor inverters used to drive motors of residential and commercial appliances. The company states that the product line is intended to address a market need toward energy-efficient technologies designed for small power applications such as dishwasher pumps and small compressors.
The SLA6800MP and SMA6800MP series employs a new, small-footprint SIP power package. The IC itself consists of the necessary power elements, six MOSFETS or six IGBTs and two pre-drive ICs needed to configure the main circuit of the inverter. This enables the main circuit to be configured with fewer external components.
This new series includes various built-in functions and protections. In addition to the over-current or over-temperature detection input, these devices feature a built-in protection circuit for controlling the power supply voltage drop and fault signal output during the protection circuit operation. They also feature a CMOS compatible input of 5V.
Allegro’s new SLA6800MP and SMA6800MP series are priced as follows: SMA6813MP – $5.50; SMA6843MP – $5.50; SLA6805MP – $6.20; SLA6816MP – $6.20; SMA6821MP – $4.60; SMA6822MP – $4.80; SMA6823MP – $5.80. All devices are priced in quantities of 1,000 and have a 12-week typical lead-time to market.
