PineSemi Intelligent Power Modules

About Intelligent Power Modules

PineSemi's intelligent power modules integrate power devices, gate drivers, and protection functions for simplified system design.

As an authorized distributor of PineSemi, BeiLuo provides a comprehensive range of Intelligent Power Modules products. These products are widely used in industrial control, automotive electronics, consumer electronics, and communication equipment. We offer a complete product line with multiple series to meet various application requirements. All products are genuine and original, backed by professional technical support and comprehensive after-sales service.

Selection Guide: How to Choose the Right Intelligent Power Modules

Product List

4 products available

Part Number ↕	Power Rating ↕	Voltage ↕	Current ↕	Switching Frequency ↕	Protection Features ↕	Package ↕	Stock Status	Action
IPM-S15A-6	1.5kW	600V	15A continuous, 25A peak	Up to 20kHz	OCP, SCP, UVLO, OTP	-	In Stock	View Details
IPM-S20A-6	-	-	-	Up to 20kHz	-	-	In Stock	View Details
IPM-A15A-6	-	-	-	Up to 30kHz	-	-	In Stock	View Details
IPM-A30A-6	-	-	-	Up to 30kHz	-	-	In Stock	View Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of using IPMs vs discrete solutions?

IPMs offer significant advantages over discrete designs: Integration - gate drivers, protection, and power devices in one package

Reduced design time - no need to design gate drive and protection circuits

Smaller PCB size - highly integrated package reduces footprint

Improved reliability - factory-tested and optimized matching

Lower BOM cost - fewer components overall

Better performance - optimized switching characteristics. Trade-offs: Less flexibility - fixed configurations

Higher module cost vs discrete components

Limited scalability - power rating is fixed. IPMs are ideal for: Time-to-market critical projects

Cost-sensitive consumer applications

Designs where reliability is paramount

Engineers without deep power electronics expertise. For high-volume or specialized applications, discrete designs may offer better optimization.

What protection features are included in PineSemi IPMs?

PineSemi IPMs include comprehensive protection features: Overcurrent protection - internal current sensing with fast shutdown (< 2μs)

Short-circuit protection - desaturation detection for IGBTs

Undervoltage lockout - prevents operation with insufficient gate voltage

Overtemperature protection - internal temperature sensor with programmable threshold

Fault reporting - dedicated fault output pin indicates protection activation

Soft shutdown - controlled turn-off during faults to prevent voltage spikes. Protection behavior: Automatic - module shuts down when fault detected

Latched - fault remains until reset signal applied

Reported - fault pin indicates type of fault (some models). These integrated protections eliminate the need for external protection circuits and provide reliable fault handling.

How do I interface with PineSemi IPMs?

PineSemi IPM interface connections: Power connections - DC bus input, motor phase outputs

Control interface - logic-level inputs (3.3V/5V compatible)

Control signals - U, V, W phase inputs (typically active high)

Enable - master enable/disable input

Fault output - open-drain fault indication

Reset - fault clear input (on advanced models). Control characteristics: Input logic - compatible with 3.3V and 5V microcontrollers

Input filtering - built-in noise filtering (typically 1-2μs)

Dead time - internal dead time insertion prevents shoot-through

Isolation - control inputs are isolated from power section (2.5kV). Interface is straightforward - connect directly to microcontroller PWM outputs. No external gate drivers or level shifters needed. Fault output can be connected to microcontroller interrupt or fault input.

What is the maximum switching frequency for PineSemi IPMs?

Maximum switching frequencies for PineSemi IPMs: Standard IPMs (IPM-S series): 20kHz maximum recommended

Advanced IPMs (IPM-A series): 30kHz maximum recommended

Practical operating frequencies: 4-16kHz for motor drives

20kHz for low-noise applications. Limitations: Internal gate drive capability - higher frequencies require more gate drive power

Thermal considerations - switching losses increase with frequency

Dead time - minimum dead time limits maximum frequency. For higher frequencies (>20kHz), consider: Using advanced IPM series with better gate drivers

Reducing switching speed (external gate resistor)

Improving thermal management

Using discrete SiC solutions for very high frequencies. Most motor drive applications operate well within 20kHz limit.

How do I size an IPM for my motor drive application?

IPM sizing procedure for motor drives: Motor current - determine RMS motor current at maximum load

Overload capability - consider motor overload requirements (typically 150% for 1 minute)

Switching frequency - higher frequencies reduce usable current due to switching losses

Thermal design - ensure adequate heatsinking for continuous operation. Sizing formula: IPM current rating > Motor RMS current x 1.2 (safety margin)

Consider overload: IPM overload capability > Motor overload requirement. Example: 5HP (3.7kW) motor, 9A RMS current, 150% overload: Select IPM rated for > 11A continuous with > 14A overload capability. Voltage rating: Match to DC bus voltage with 20% margin

600V IPM for 380-460V AC input (rectified to ~650V DC)

1200V IPM for higher voltage applications. PineSemi provides selection guides for common motor sizes.