Powerex, Inc.

, 200 Hillis Street, Youngwood, Pennsylvania 15697-1800 (724) 925-7272

2.0 Main Applications for Power

Modules
Power modules are now commonly
used in both converter and inverter
circuits. As shown in the application
chart in Figure 2.1, the main
application of the IGBT is for use
as a switching component in
inverter circuits which are used in
both power supply and motor drive
applications. Table 2.1 shows the
main markets IGBT modules have
been designed to serve, the trends
of the application, the requirements
of the power device serving the
application, and the type of IGBT or
Intelligent Power Module (IPM)
available to satisfy the trend
requirements.

Figure 2.1 Main Applications of the IGBT

AC

DC

AC

CONVERTER

INVERTER

Diode Modules

Transistor Modules

Thyristor Modules

MOS FET Modules

IPM Modules

IPM Modules

IGBT Modules

IGBT Modules

UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)

CVCF Inverter (Constant Voltage Constant Frequency Power Supply)
Induction Heater
POWER
SUPPLY
INVERTER
UNIT

SMPS (Switch Mode Power Supply)

Welder, Cutter
Electrical Discharge Machine
Medical Equipment (X-ray, CT)
Auxiliary Power Supply for Traction

VVVF Inverter (Variable Voltage Variable Frequency)

MOTOR
DRIVE

AC Servo/Spindle/Robot
HVAC/Air Conditioner
Elevator

Table 2.1 Market Trend

Main
Markets
Inverter
UPS Elevator
Air Conditioner
AC Servo

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Trend of
Application
Low Noise Oriented
Small-Sized
Small-Sized
Low Cost
High Accuracy
Automatic Assembly

Requirements to
Power Devices
High Frequency
Small Drive-Power
Integrated
Reduction of
Dead-Time

New Power
Devices
High Frequency IGBT-MOD
High Frequency Intellimod
IPM for Air Conditioner Use
High Frequency IGBTMOD
IGBT-MOD (Low VCE(sat))
Intellimod (Low VCE(sat))

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2.1 Basic Circuit Examples of Main Power Module Applications

VVVF INVERTER (PWM)

VVVF INVERTER (PAM)

IGBT
MODULE

I.M.
I.M.

DIODE
MODULES

IGBT
MODULES

DIODE
MODULES

LOW POWER CVCF INVERTER (UPS)

CVCF INVERTER (UPS)

DIODE
MODULES

IGBT
MODULE

IGBT
MODULES

IGBT
MODULES

FILTER

DC CHOPPER

DC SERVO (NC, ROBOTS)

+
DC
M

VDC

DC
M
CHOPPER
MODULE

DIODE
MODULES

IGBT
MODULES

WELDER

INDUCTION HEATER FOR COOKING

PAN
INDUCTION
COIL

DIODE
MODULES

IGBT
MODULES

FAST RECOVERY
DIODE MODULE

IGBT
MODULE

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2.2 Applications of IPM Modules to AC Motor Controls (VVVF Inverter, Servo Amps, etc.)
Figure 2.2
VVVF INVERTER (PWM)

I.M.

DIODE
MODULES

IPM
MODULES

Motor Rating
(VAC)

HP

IPM Module

Diode Module

Gate Driver

Power Supply

Snubber Diode
(If Required)

240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240

0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
3.0
5.0
7.5
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
40.0
60.0
80.0

PM10CSJ060
PM10CSJ060
PM15CSJ060
PM20CSJ060
PM30CSJ060
PM50RVA060
PM75RVA060
PM100CVA060
PM150CVA060
PM200CVA060
PM200CVA060
PM300CVA060
PM400DVA060 x 3
PM600DVA060 x 3
PM800HSA060 x 6

*RM10TN-H
*RM10TN-H
*RM10TN-H
*RM10TN-H
*RM20TN-H
*RM20TPM-H
*RM30TPM-H
*RM75TPM-H
*RM75TPM-H
*RM75TPM-H
*RM75TPM-H
ME600815
CD510825 x 3
CD510825 x 3
CD510825 x 3

Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included

M57120L, M57140-01
M57120L, M57140-01
M57120L, M57140-01
M57120L, M57140-01
M57120L, M57140-01
M57120L, M57140-01
M57120L, M57140-01
M57120L, M57140-01
M57120L, M57140-01
M57120L, M57140-01
M57120L, M57140-01
M57120L, M57140-01
M57120L, M57140-01
M57120L, M57140-01
M57120L, M57140-01

NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S

460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460

0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
3.0
5.0
7.5
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
75.0
100.0
125.0
150.0
200.0
250.0

PM10CZF120
PM10CZF120
PM10CZF120
PM10CZF120
PM15CZF120
PM25RSK120
PM25RSK120
PM50RVA120
PM75CVA120
PM100CVA120
PM100CVA120
PM150CVA120
PM150CVA120
PM200DVA120 x 3
PM300DVA120 x 3
PM300DVA120 x 3
PM400HSA120 x 6
PM600HSA120 x 6
PM600HSA120 x 6
PM800HSA120 x 6
PM800HSA120 x 6

*RM10TN-2H
*RM10TN-2H
*RM10TN-2H
*RM10TN-2H
*RM10TN-2H
RM25TN-2H
RM25TN-2H
*RM20TPM-2H
*RM75TPM-2H
*RM75TPM-2H
*RM75TPM-2H
ME501606
ME501610
ME501610
ME601615
ME601615
CD511625 x 3
CD511625 x 3
CD511625 x 3
LD411660 x 3
LD411660 x 3

Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included

NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S

* - Same height as IPM

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2.3 Applications of IGBT Modules to AC Motor Control (VVVF Inverter, Servo Amps, etc.)
Figure 2.3
VVVF INVERTER (PWM)

I.M.

DIODE
MODULES

IGBT
MODULES

Motor Rating
(VAC)

HP

IGBT Module

Diode Module

Gate Driver

Power Supply

Snubber Diode
(If Required)

240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240
240

0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
3.0
5.0
7.5
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
40.0
60.0

CM15ADXX-12H
CM15ADXX-12H
CM15ADXX-12H
CM20ADXX-12H
CM30ADXX-12H
CM50ADXX-12H
CM75TU-12F
CM100TU-12F
CM150TU-12F
CM200TU-12F
CM200TU-12F
CM300DU-12F x 3
CM400DU-12F x 3
CM600HU-12F x 6

Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
ME700803
MEB00806
MEB00806
ME500810
ME500810
ME600815
CD510825 x 3
CD510825 x 3

M63993FP
M63993FP
M63993FP
M63993FP
M63993FP
M63993FP
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01

NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01

NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S
RM50HG-12S

460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460
460

0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
3.0
5.0
7.5
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
75.0
100.0
125.0
150.0
200.0
250.0
300.0

CM15ADXX-24H
CM15ADXX-24H
CM15ADXX-24H
CM15ADXX-24H
CM15ADXX-24H
CM25ADXX-24H
CM25ADXX-24H
CM50TU-24F
CM75TU-24F
CM100TU-24F
CM100TU-24F
CM150DU-24F x 3
CM150DU-24F x 3
CM200DU-24F x 3
CM300DU-24F x 3
CM300DU-24F x 3
CM400HU-24F x 6
CM600HU-24F x 6
CM600HU-24F x 6
CM1000HA-24H x 6
CM1000HA-24H x 6
CM1000HA-24H x 6

Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
ME701602
ME701603
ME501606
ME501606
ME501606
ME501610
ME501610
ME601615
ME601615
CD511625 x 3
CD511625 x 3
CD511625 x 3
LD411660 x 3
LD411660 x 3
LD411660 x 3

M57159L-01
M57159L-01
M57159L-01
M57159L-01
M57159L-01
M57159L-01
M57159L-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57958L, M57962L
M57958L, M57962L
M57958L, M57962L

M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01

NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S
RM25HG-24S

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2.3 Applications of IGBT Modules to AC Motor Control (VVVF Inverter, Servo Amps, etc.) (Continued)
Motor Rating
(VAC)

575
575
575
575
575
575
575
575
575
575
575
575
575
575
575

HP

10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
75.0
100.0
125.0
150.0
200.0
250.0
300.0

IGBT Module

Diode Module

Gate Driver

Power Supply

Snubber Diode
(If Required)

CM50TF-28H
CM75TF-28H
CM100TF-28H
CM100TF-28H
CM100TF-28H
CM200DY-28H x 3
CM200DY-28H x 3
CM300DY-28H x 3
CM300DY-28H x 3
CM400HA-28H x 6
CM600HA-28H x 6
CM600HA-28H x 6
CM1000HA-28H x 6
CM1000HA-28H x 6
CM1000HA-28H x 6

ME701602
ME701603
ME501606
ME501606
ME501606
ME501610
ME501610
ME601615
ME601615
CD511625 x 3
CD511625 x 3
CD511625 x 3
LD411660 x 3
LD411660 x 3
LD411660 x 3

M57159L-01
M57957L, M57959L
M57957L, M57959L
M57957L, M57959L
M57958L, M57962L
M57958L, M57962L
M57958L, M57962L
M57958L, M57962L
M57958L, M57962L
M57958L, M57962L
M57958L, M57962L
M57958L, M57962L
M57958L, M57962L
M57958L, M57962L
M57958L, M57962L

M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01
M57145L-01

RM35HG-34S
RM35HG-34S
RM35HG-34S
RM35HG-34S
RM35HG-34S
RM35HG-34S
RM35HG-34S
RM35HG-34S
RM35HG-34S
RM35HG-34S
RM35HG-34S
RM35HG-34S
RM35HG-34S
RM35HG-34S
RM35HG-34S

2.4 Applications of IGBT Modules to HVAC Air Conditioner

Figure 2.4 Example of a Main Circuit of an Air Conditioner
MAIN CIRCUIT OF AIR CONDITIONER

CONVERTER

INVERTER

IGBT Module List for Inverter Air Conditioner

Capacity

Recommended
IGBT Type

Recommended
IPM Type

0.7HP
1~1.2HP
1.2~1.5HP
2HP
3HP
5HP
5HP
5HP
7.5HP
7.5HP
10HP
10HP

CM15ADXX-12H
CM15ADXX-12H
CM20ADXX-12H
CM30ADXX-12H
CM50ADXX-12H
CM75TU-12F
CM75TU-12F
CM75TU-12F
CM100TU-12F
CM100TU-12F
CM150TU-12F
CM150TU-12F

PM15CSJ060
PM15CSJ060
PM20CSJ060
PM30CSJ060
PM50RSK060
PM75RSA060
PM75RSK060
PM75RVA060
PM100CSA060
PM100CVA060
PM150CSA060
PM150CVA060

Specifications
IC(A)
VCE(V)

15
15
20
30
50
75
75
75
100
100
150
150

600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600
600

*If you plan to design an ACTIVE FILTER for the converter section for low harmonic and high power factor, please use the
same IGBT as used in the INVERTER section.

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2.5 Applications of IGBT Module to Elevator System

Figure 2.5 Example of an Elevator Circuit
CONVERTER-1
A

INVERTER

MAIN
POWER
SUPPLY

AC-L IM P/G

VOLTAGE
DETECTOR

CONVERTER-2
A

A'
GATE DRIVE
PWM. CONTROL
CURRENT
CONTROL

A'

ACR

VECTOR CONTROL

MICROCOMPUTER
ARITHMETIC
LOGICAL UNIT
FOR REFERENCE
SPEED

Input
Voltage

AC230V

AC460V
AC480V

ASR

SPEED
CONTROL

Inverter
Ratings

Converter - 1
Rectific/SCR

Converter - 2
Re-generation

Inverter

Gate Drive
Hybrid IC

7.5kVA
10kVA
15kVA
25kVA
35kVA
60kVA
75kVA

MEB00806
ME500810
CDD10810 x 3
CDD10810 x 3
CM531613 x 3
CM531620 x 6
CSD3160H x 6

CM300DU-24F x 3
CM400HU-24F x 6
CM600HU-24F x 6

CM100DU-12F x 3
CM150DU-12F x 3
CM200DU-12F x 3
CM300DU-12F x 3
CM300DU-24F x 3
CM400HU-24F x 6
CM600HU-24F x 6

M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01
M57160AL-01

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