Infineon's iMOTION Motion Control Engine 2.0
Launch of the IMD110 Smart Motor Controller Series
Suitable for controlling motors of fans and pumps in home appliances


Infineon Technologies announced on the 23rd the launch of the 'IMD110 SmartDriver' smart motor controller series, which integrates the iMOTION™ motion control engine (MCE) and a three-phase gate driver. Based on proprietary silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology, it can drive various MOSFETs and IGBTs in variable speed drives.

The IMD110 series utilizes the latest MCE 2.0, providing ready-to-use motor control and optional PFC control. Applying MCE to motor control allows for greater focus on system design. Primary applications include motors used in home appliances, fans, and pumps.

Infineon's MCE 2.0 enables high-efficiency field-oriented control (FOC) in sensorless or Hall sensor-based motor inverters. The SOI gate driver's wide operating voltage makes it suitable for battery- and mains-powered motors, while also providing high robustness and reliability. An integrated voltage regulator enables a variety of power supply options.

The IMD110 series, which meets the functional safety requirements defined by IEC/UL 60730 Class B, includes both PFC-controlled and non-PFC-controlled products. Products in the LQFP-40 package have begun mass production and are pin-compatible with LQFP-48 packaged products.

Developers can quickly evaluate motor drive inverter performance using two new control boards for the iMOTION Modular Application Design Kit (MADK). MADK is a modular development platform that offers a variety of control and power board options for motor drive applications up to 1 kW.