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Clere Electronic Components Limited Announce a NEW 3-phase inverter power integrated circuit from Sanyo Semiconductor.

The STK621-015, which has been specifically developed to meet the needs of home appliance applications with increased functionality and performance, is packaged in a full transfer mould SIP ( single in-line package ) using an insulated metal substrate for the first time in the industry.

The combination of Sanyo's Insulated Metal Substrate Technology ( IMST ) and optimised full transfer mould technology has produced a package size just 50% of earlier products in the range. Furthermore, the SIP form provides significantly increased flexibility in mounting options for integration into the end product, depending on the application.

The STK621-015 consists of six power device circuits ( IGBTs and FRDs ) and pre-drive circuits for optimal power device drive - all integrated into a single package to create an intelligent power IC.

Optimised for driving 3-phase motors and compressors used in home appliances such as washing machines and refrigerators, the device also features two protection circuits :-


Overcurrent Protection - Detects circuit current using a shunt resistor on the bus line to protect against abnormal currents.


Control System Power Supply Low-voltage Protection - Protects the power devices by turning the output off when a control system power supply voltage ( each upper phase and the lower phase ) falls below a set voltage.

Rated supply voltage is 500V, with an output current of 10A. Control system supply voltages are 12.5V to 17.5V and 13.5V to 16.5V. Operating temperature is -20OC to +100OC and the SIP Package dimensions are 62mm x 21.8mm x 5mm.

For additional information, data sheets, application notes, pricing and samples, contact Clere Electronic Components Limited, franchised UK+EIRE distributor for Sanyo Semiconductor.