June 10, 2015, Seoul – Infineon Technologies (Korea Representative Director Seung-soo Lee) has launched MIPAQ™ Pro, a new Intelligent Power Module (IPM). MIPAQ™ Pro is an “all-in-one” solution for various types of compact inverter designs used in applications such as wind power, solar power, and industrial drives. Thoroughly verified and tested, MIPAQ Pro integrates IGBTs, gate drivers, heat sinks, sensors, digital control units, and digital bus communication into a single, robust, and reliable device. By integrating high-performance subsystems, it not only achieves high power density but also enables a wide safe operating area (SOA). Furthermore, by integrating innovative features, it allows for new ways to protect the IPM while providing a high level of modularity, design flexibility, and security.

Authentication is critical for designing highly secure and reliable systems implemented in the Internet of Things (IoT). For this reason, MIPAQ Pro integrates Infineon’s security controller and features embedded Infineon certificates to enable the authentication of genuine components. By storing individual certificates, it is possible to authenticate the IPMs installed in the system. This guarantees the quality and reliability of genuine systems not only in the short term but, more importantly, in the long term. The ability to authenticate power stages is also useful in that it allows system vendors to control post-sales business operations.

In addition, MIPAQ Pro provides excellent protection technologies. It closely monitors all key operating parameters, including output current (Iout), DC link voltage (UDC), PCB temperature (TPCB), and switching frequency (fSW), and issues corresponding warning signals. Furthermore, it continuously calculates and monitors the operating temperatures (Tvjop) of IGBTs and diodes. This ensures that the IPM operates safely within specified limits. By integrating these intelligent protection functions and applying a completely new design, it significantly extends application uptime. Additionally, it enables rapid adaptation via digital bus communication and allows signal adjustments to be tailored to specific needs using optional slots. This enables system vendors to perform design work quickly and seamlessly, and allows them to shorten development time and accelerate time-to-market using MIPAQ Pro.

MIPAQ Pro provides a modular and scalable inverter solution. Up to four new IPMs can be connected in parallel to support high power levels of up to 7 MW. Parallel connections are facilitated by the ability to balance the overall inverter setup through adjustable delay settings. These new IPM products are available in half-bridge configurations with 1200 V or 1700 V blocking voltages. They also deliver high output power with a compact footprint. By providing up to 2400 A of current, compact inverters can be achieved. Power density is increased by up to 35 percent compared to previous solutions such as ModSTACK™ C. These new high-power IPMs can utilize both air and water cooling methods.