FUJI IGBT V-IPM
APPLICATION MANUAL
September 2012
URL http: //www.fujielectric.co.jp/products/semiconductor/
REH985
CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Features and structure
1. Features of IGBT-IPM ............................................................................1-2
2. Features of IPM by package ..................................................................1-3
3. Description of what are represented by type and lot number.................1-5
4. Line-up ...................................................................................................1-6
5. External appearances and dimensions drawing ....................................1-7
6. Structure...............................................................................................1-11
Chapter 2
Description of terminal marking and terms
1. Description of terminal marking..............................................................2-2
2. Description of terms ...............................................................................2-3
Chapter 3
Description of functions
1. List of functions ......................................................................................3-2
2. Description of functions..........................................................................3-4
3. Truth table ............................................................................................3-10
4. IPM block diagram ...............................................................................3-12
5. Timing chart..........................................................................................3-17
Chapter 4
Typical application circuits
1. Typical application circuits......................................................................4-2
2. Important points......................................................................................4-6
3. Photocoupler peripheral circuits .............................................................4-9
4. Connector.............................................................................................4-11
Chapter 5
Heat dissipation design
1. Method for selection of heat sink ...........................................................5-2
2. Important points for selection of a heat sink...........................................5-2
3. How to mount the IPM............................................................................5-3
Chapter 6
Precautions for use
1. Main power supply .................................................................................6-2
2. Control power supply .............................................................................6-3
3. Protective functions................................................................................6-4
4. Power Cycling Capability........................................................................6-5
5. Others ....................................................................................................6-6
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
1. Troubleshooting......................................................................................7-2
2. Failure factor analysis charts..................................................................7-2
3. Alarm factor tree analysis chart..............................................................7-8
– Chapter 1 –
Features and structure
Table of Contents
Page
1
Features of IGBT-IPM
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1-2
2
Features of IPM by package
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1-3
3
Description of what are represented by type and lot number
..........................
1-5
4
Line-up
..........................
1-6
5
External appearances and dimensions drawing
..........................
1-7
6
Structure
..........................
1-11
1-1
Chapter 1 Features and structure
1 Features of IGBT-IPM
An IPM (intelligent power module) is an intelligent module mounting a control IC having a drive circuit and
a protection circuit built in an IGBT module. It provides the following features:
1.1
Built-in drive circuit
• Drives the IGBT under the optimally configured conditions.
• The wiring length between the drive circuit and the IGBT is short and the drive circuit impedance is low.
Therefore, no reverse bias power supply is needed.
• The number of required control power supply units is one (1) on the lower arm side, three (3) on the
upper arm side; total four (4) units.
1.2
Built-in protection circuit
• Overcurrent protection (OC), short-circuit protection (SC), control power supply under voltage
protection (UV), overheat protection (TjOH), and external output (ALM) of these alarms are
incorporated.
• OC and SC are functions to protect the IGBT against breakdown caused by overcurrent or load
short-circuit. As these functions are implemented by detection of collector current by detecting
elements built in each IGBT, they permit protection against disorder that occurs in any IGBT, and in
addition, they are capable of protecting the IGBT against arm short-circuit.
• UV is the protective function that works against drive power supply voltage drop, and it is built in every
control IC.
• TjOH provides a temperature detecting element on each IGBT chip, and the protection works at high
speed against abnormal chip heat-up.
• ALM is the function to output an alarm signal to outside, and it is possible to positively stop the system
by sending an alarm signal to the microcomputer that controls the IPM on occurrence of protected
operation of OC, SC, UV and/or TjOH. *1
*1 See [Chapter 3 Description of functions] for details of protective functions of each IPM.
1.3
Built-in brake circuit (7in1 IPM)
• A brake circuit can be configured by adding a resistance that consumes electric power during
deceleration.
• A drive circuit and protection circuit are incorporated like in the inverter unit.
1.4
Conformity to RoHS directive
• All types of V-IPM conform to RoHS directive.
1-2
Chapter 1 Features and structure
2 Features of IPM by package
2.1
Small-capacity type (mounting lower arm <only> alarm output function; 6in1)
600 V-series 20 A to 50 A and 1200 V-series 10 A to 25 A are lined up as small-capacity type.
(P629 package)
• P629 package products are of copper base type. They provide excellent heat dissipation performance.
• Control input terminals are of 2.54 mm standard pitch.
• Main terminals are of flat shape and are of the height same as that of control input terminals. Therefore,
soldering connection on the same PCB is permitted.
• Trade-off of the switching loss with Vce (sat) is improved by the application of 6th generation IGBT, and
the total loss is reduced.
• The chip is protected against abnormal heat-up by IGBT chip overheat protection. *1
• Detection is made by sense IGBT method for IGBT overcurrent protection. *1
• Mounting is compatible with that of R-IPM-series P619 package products.
*1 Although the protective function is provided on the upper arm side, no alarm output function is
available.
2.2
Medium-capacity small-size type (mounting upper and lower arm alarm output function;
6in1)
600V-series 50 A to 75 A and 1200 V-series 25 A to 50 A are lined up as medium-capacity small-size type.
(P626 package)
• Control input terminals are of 2.54 mm standard pitch.
• Main terminals are of flat shape and are of the height same as that of control input terminals. Therefore,
soldering connection on the same PCB is permitted.
• Trade-off of the switching loss with Vce (sat) is improved by the application of 6th generation IGBT, and
the total loss is reduced.
• The chip is protected against abnormal heat-up by IGBT chip overheat protection.
• Detection is made by sense IGBT method for IGBT overcurrent protection.
2.3
Medium-capacity thin type (mounting upper lower arm alarm output function, 6in1, 7in1)
600 V-series 50 A to 200 A and 1200 V-series 25 A to 100 A are lined up as medium-capacity thin type.
(P630 package)
• Control input terminals are of 2.54 mm standard pitch, and they can be connected using a
general-purpose connector or by soldering.
Insertion of a PCB connector is easy thanks to use of guide pins.
• Main terminals are of M4 screw threads.
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Chapter 1 Features and structure
• The diameter of screws for mounting to the heat sink is M4, which is common with that of main
terminals.
• Electrical connection is entirely made by screws and connectors. No soldering is required and
dismounting is easy.
• Trade-off of the switching loss with Vce (sat) is improved by the application of 6th generation IGBT, and
the total loss is reduced.
• The chip is protected against abnormal heat-up by IGBT chip overheat protection.
• Detection is made by sense IGBT method for IGBT overcurrent protection.
2.4
Large-capacity type (mounting upper lower arm alarm output function; 6in1, 7in1)
600 V-series 200 A to 400 A and 1200 V-series 100 A to 200 A are lined up as large-capacity type.
(P631 package)
• Main power supply input terminals (P1, P2, N1, N2), brake terminal (B) and output terminals (U, V, W)
are located in proximity to each other, and the package structure permits easy main wiring. Terminals
P1 and P2 and terminals N1 and N2 are connected inside.
• Main terminals permit positive connection of large current by M5 screws.
• The diameter of screws for mounting to the heat sink is M5, which is common with that of main
terminals.
• Electrical connection is entirely made by screws and connectors. No soldering is required and
dismounting is easy.
• Trade-off of the switching loss with Vce (sat) is improved by the application of 6th generation IGBT, and
the total loss is reduced.
• The chip is protected against abnormal heat-up by IGBT chip overheat protection.
• Detection is made by sense IGBT method for IGBT overcurrent protection.
• Mounting is compatible with that of R-IPM-series P612 package products (excluding control terminal
portions).
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Chapter 1 Features and structure
3 Description of what are represented by type and lot number
• Type
6 MBP 50 V B A 060 -50
Model sequential number
Voltage rating
060: 600 V
120: 1200 V
Series sequential number
Package
A: P629
B: P626
D: P630
E: P631
Series name
Current rating of inverter unit
Represents “IGBT-IPM”
Number of main elements
7: With built-in brake
8: Without brake
• Lot number
2 1 0 0 0
Sequential number (001 to 999)
Month of production
1: January
・
・
・
O: October
N: November
D: December
Year of production
2: 2012
3: 2013
4: 2014
・
・
・
• Label
6MBP50VBA060-50
50A　600V
Lot No.
Country of production
and place of production
Data matrix
1-5
Chapter 1 Features and structure
4 Line-up
600V-series
Package
Current rating
20A
30A
50A
75A
100A
150A
200A
300A
400A
P629
P626
P630
6MBP20VAA060-50
6MBP30VAA060-50
6MBP50VAA060-50
-
6MBP50VBA060-50
6MBP75VBA060-50
-
P629
P626
6MBP10VAA120-50
6MBP15VAA120-50
6MBP25VAA120-50
6MBP25VBA120-50
6MBP35VBA120-50
6MBP50VBA120-50
-
P631
7/6MBP50VDA060-50
7/6MBP75VDA060-50
7/6MBP100VDA060-50
7/6MBP150VDA060-50
7/6MBP200VDA060-50 7/6MBP200VEA060-50
7/6MBP300VEA060-50
7/6MBP400VEA060-50
1200V-series
Package
Current rating
10A
15A
25A
35A
50A
75A
100A
150A
200A
-
P630
1-6
P631
7/6MBP25VDA120-50
7/6MBP35VDA120-50
7/6MBP50VDA120-50
7/6MBP75VDA120-50
7/6MBP100VDA120-50 7/6MBP100VEA120-50
7/6MBP150VEA120-50
7/6MBP200VEA120-50
Chapter 1 Features and structure
5 External appearances and dimensions drawing
Note: 1. The dimension shown in 
注） 1.□は理論寸法を示す。
represents the theoretical
2.端子ﾋﾟｯﾁは根元寸法とする。
dimension.
3.( )内寸法は、参考値とする。
2. The terminal
pitch is the dimension
measured4.端子:
at the Sn-Cuﾒｯｷ
root.
（半田付け仕様）
3. Dimensions
in ( ) are given for
information only.
[寸法：mm]
4. Terminals: Sn-Cu plating
(soldering
specification)
[Unit of dimensions: mm]
Figure 1-1
External appearances and dimensions drawing (P629)
Target type: 6MBP20VAA060-50､6MBP30VAA060-50､6MBP50VAA060-50
6MBP10VAA120-50､6MBP15VAA120-50､6MBP25VAA120-50
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Chapter 1 Features and structure
Note: 1. The dimension shown
in  represents the
theoretical dimension.
注） 1.□は理論寸法を示す。
2. 2.端子ﾋﾟｯﾁは根元寸法とする。
The terminal pitch is
the dimension
3.端子:
Sn-Cuﾒｯｷ
measured at the root.
（半田付け仕様）
3. Terminals: Sn-Cu
plating (soldering
[寸法：mm]
specification)
[Unit of dimensions: mm]
Figure 1-2
External appearances and dimensions drawing (P626)
Target type: 6MBP50VBA060-50､6MBP75VBA060-50
6MBP25VBA120-50､6MBP35VBA120-50､6MBP50VBA120-50
1-8
Chapter 1 Features and structure
Note: 1. The dimension shown in  represents the theoretical
dimension.
2. The terminal pitch is the dimension measured at the
root.
1.□は理論寸法を示す。
3.注）
Dimensions
in ( ) are given for information only.
2.端子ﾋﾟｯﾁは根元寸法とする。
4. Main
terminals: Ni plating
3.( )内寸法は、参考値とする。
Control
terminals: Ni plating on the ground, Au plating
Niﾒｯｷ
on4.主端子:
the surface
制御端子:soldering
下地Ni+表面Auﾒｯｷ
(connector,
specification)
（ｺﾈｸﾀ、半田付け仕様）
5. The guide pins located on both sides of a control
5.制御端子両側にあるｶﾞｲﾄﾞﾋﾟﾝは、黄銅（しんちゅう）です。
terminal
are made of brass.
（内部は、絶縁されており、どの部分にも接続されていません。）
(They
are insulated in the interior and are not
connected to any object.)
[寸法：mm]
[Unit of dimensions: mm]
Figure 1-3
External appearances and dimensions drawing (P630)
Target type:
7/6MBP50VDA060-50､7/6MBP75VDA060-50､7/6MBP100VDA060-50､7/6MBP150VDA060-507/6MBP200VDA060-50､
7/6MBP25VDA120-50､7/6MBP35VDA120-50､7/6MBP50VDA120-50､7/6MBP75VDA120-50､7/6MBP100VDA120-50
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Chapter 1 Features and structure
注） 1.□は理論寸法を示す。
The dimension
shown in  represents the theoretical dimension.
2.端子ﾋﾟｯﾁは根元寸法とする。
The terminal pitch
is the dimension measured at the root.
Dimensions in (3.( ))内寸法は、参考値とする。
are given for information only.
Niﾒｯｷ
Main terminals:4.主端子:
Ni plating
制御端子:
下地Ni+表面Auﾒｯｷ
Control terminals:
Ni plating
on the ground, Au plating on the surface
(connector, soldering
specification)
（ｺﾈｸﾀ、半田付け仕様）
5. The guide pins 5.制御端子両側にあるｶﾞｲﾄﾞﾋﾟﾝは、黄銅（しんちゅう）です。
located on both sides of a control terminal are made of
brass.
（内部は、絶縁されており、どの部分にも接続されていません。）
(They are insulated in the interior and are not connected to any object.)
Note: 1.
2.
3.
4.
[寸法：mm]
[Unit of dimensions: mm]
Figure 1-4
External appearances and dimensions drawing (P631)
Target type: 7/6MBP200VEA060-50､7/6MBP300VEA060-50､7/6MBP400VEA060-50
7/6MBP100VEA120-50､7/6MBP150VEA120-50､7/6MBP200VEA120-50
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Chapter 1 Features and structure
6 Structure
* This drawing was prepared for explanation of the material. It does not represent accurate chip size or layout.
No.
Component name
1
2
3
4
Insulated substrate
IGBT chip
FWD chip
Printed circuit board (PCB)
5 IC chip
6 Base
7 Main terminal
8
9
10
11
12
Cover
Case
Wire
Gel
Control terminal
Material (main)
Ceramics
Silicone
Silicone
Glass epoxy
Silicone
Copper
Copper
Halogen-free
Nickel plating
Ground: Nickel plating
Surface: Sn-Cu plating
UL 94V-0
UL 94V-0
PPS resin
PPS resin
Aluminum
Silicone resin
Brass
Figure 1-5
Remarks
Ground: Nickel plating
Surface: Sn-Cu plating
Structure (P629)
1-11
Chapter 1 Features and structure
* This drawing was prepared for explanation of the material. It does not represent accurate chip size or layout.
No.
Component name
1
2
3
4
Insulated substrate
IGBT chip
FWD chip
Printed circuit board (PCB)
5 IC chip
6 Base
7 Main terminal
8
9
10
11
12
Cover
Case
Wire
Gel
Control terminal
Material (main)
Ceramics
Silicone
Silicone
Glass epoxy
Silicone
Copper
Copper
Halogen-free
Nickel plating
Ground: Nickel plating
Surface: Sn-Cu plating
UL 94V-0
UL 94V-0
PPS resin
PPS resin
Aluminum
Silicone resin
Brass
Figure 1-6
Remarks
Ground: Nickel plating
Surface: Sn-Cu plating
Structure (P626)
1-12
Chapter 1 Features and structure
* This drawing was prepared for explanation of the material. It does not represent accurate chip size or layout.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Component name
Insulated substrate
IGBT chip
FWD chip
Printed circuit board (PCB)
IC chip
Base
Main terminal
Cover
Case
Wire
Gel
Control terminal
13 Guide pin
Material (main)
Ceramics
Silicone
Silicone
Glass epoxy
Silicone
Copper
Copper
PPS resin
PPS resin
Aluminum
Silicone resin
Brass
Brass
Figure 1-7
Structure (P630)
1-13
Remarks
Halogen-free
Nickel plating
Surface: Nickel plating
UL 94V-0
UL 94V-0
Ground: Nickel plating
Surface: Au plating
Chapter 1 Features and structure
* This drawing was prepared for explanation of the material. It does not represent accurate chip size or layout.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Component name
Insulated substrate
IGBT chip
FWD chip
Printed circuit board (PCB)
IC chip
Base
Main terminal
Cover
Case
Wire
Gel
Control terminal
13 Guide pin
Material (main)
Ceramics
Silicone
Silicone
Glass epoxy
Silicone
Copper
Copper
PPS resin
PPS resin
Aluminum
Silicone resin
Brass
Remarks
Halogen-free
Nickel plating
Surface: Nickel plating
UL 94V-0
UL 94V-0
Ground: Nickel plating
Surface: Au plating
Brass
Figure 1-8
Structure (P631)
1-14
Chapter 1 Features and structure
• Main terminals of IPM (screw type)
The structure of the main terminal unit is indicated below:
Electrode
Area A section
Product
Screw
Main
terminal
A
Nut
Figure 1-9
Structure of main terminal unit of IPM (Example: P630)
Table 1-1
Specification for IPM main terminal unit
PKG
Screw
standard
Main terminal
thickness (B)
Nut groove
depth (C)
Screw hole
depth (D)
P630
M4
0.8
3.5
8.5±0.5
P631
M5
1
4
9.0±0.5
[Unit: mm]
• Guide pins of IPM
The guide pins located on both sides of control terminal portions of P630 and P631 are made of brass.
They are insulated in the interior and are not connected to any object.
1-15
– Chapter 2 –
Description of terminal marking and terms
Table of Contents
Page
1
Description of terminal marking
............................................
2-2
2
Description of terms
............................................
2-3
2-1
Chapter 2 Description of terminal marking and terms
1 Description of terminal marking
Main terminals
Terminal marking
Description
Terminals for input of main power supply Vdc after smoothing with rectifying
converter of the inverter unit
P: + side, N: - side
Brake input terminal: Terminal for input of resistance current for regenerative
action during deceleration
3-phase inverter output terminals
P (P1, P2)
N (N1, N2)
B
U
V
W
* P1, P2, N1, and N2 terminals are application to P631 package only.
Control terminals
Terminal
P629
marking
GND U
①
Vcc U
③
Vin U
②
P626
P630
①
④
③
P631
①
③
②
ALM U
－
②
④
GND V
Vcc V
Vin V
④
⑥
⑤
⑤
⑧
⑦
⑤
⑦
⑥
ALM V
−
⑥
⑧
GND W
Vcc W
Vin W
⑦
⑨
⑧
⑨
⑫
⑪
⑨
⑪
⑩
ALM W
－
⑩
⑫
GND
Vcc
Vin X
Vin Y
Vin Z
Vin DB
⑩
⑪
⑫
⑬
⑭
－
⑬
⑭
⑯
⑰
⑱
⑮
⑬
⑭
⑯
⑰
⑱
⑮
ALM
⑮
⑲
⑲
Description
Control power supply Vcc input of upper arm U-phase
Vcc U: + side, GND U: − side
Control signal input of upper arm U-phase
Alarm output of upper arm U-phase at the occasion of action of
protection circuit
Control power supply Vcc input of upper arm V-phase
Vcc V: + side, GND V: − side
Control signal input of upper arm V-phase
Alarm output of upper arm V-phase at the occasion of action of
protection circuit
Control power supply Vcc input of upper arm W-phase
Vcc W: + side, GND W: − side
Control signal input of upper arm W-phase
Alarm output of upper arm W-phase at the occasion of action of
protection circuit
Control power supply Vcc input of lower arm common
Vcc: + side, GND: − side
Control signal input of lower arm X-phase
Control signal input of lower arm Y-phase
Control signal input of lower arm Z-phase
Control signal input of lower arm brake phase
Alarm signal, "ALM" output of lower arm at the occasion of action of
protection circuit
* Pin (15) of P626 is of no contact.
* Pin (15) of each of P631 (6in1), P630 (6in1) is of no contact.
2-2
Chapter 2 Description of terminal marking and terms
2 Description of terms
2.1
Absolute maximum rating
Term
Power supply voltage
Power supply voltage (at the
time of short-circuit)
Voltage between collector and
emitter
Collector current
Symbol
Description
DC power supply voltage that can be impressed between terminals PN
VDC
DC power supply voltage between terminals PN that can be protected against inVSC
charge and overcurrent
Maximum voltage between collector and emitter of the built-in IGBT chip and
VCES
repeated peak inverse voltage of the FWD chip (IGBT only for the brake unit)
IC
Maximum DC collector current allowed to the IGBT chip
ICP
Maximum pulse collector current allowed to the IGBT chip
-IC
Maximum DC forward current allowed to the FWD chip
FWD forward current
IF
Maximum DC forward current allowed to the FWD chip in the brake unit
Maximum value of electric power that can be consumed by one element of the
Collector loss
PC
Loss with which Tj = 150°C at the time of Tc = 25°C
Control power supply voltage
VCC
Voltage that can be impressed between terminals Vcc and GND
Input voltage
Vin
Voltage that can be impressed between terminals Vin and GND
Alarm impressed voltage
VALM
Voltage that can be impressed between terminals ALM and GND
Alarm output current
IALM
Maximum value of the current that can be fed between terminals ALM and GND
Maximum value of chip junction temperature that permits continuous action of
Chip junction temperature
Tj
IGBT chip and FWD chip
Case temperature at the time
Case temperature range that permits electrical actions (Case temperature Tc
Topr
of action
measuring point is shown in Figure 5-4.)
Range of ambient temperature that permits storage or transportation without
Storage temperature
Tstg
application of electrical load
Solder temperature
Tsol
Maximum temperature at the time of soldering
Maximum effective value of sine wave voltage that is permitted between terminals
Viso
Dielectric strength voltage
and heat sink mounting surface with all the terminals shunted.
Maximum torque at the occasion of connection of external wiring to a terminal
Tightening torque
Terminal
using a specified screw
Maximum torque at the occasion of mounting of an element to a heat sink using a
Mounting
specified screw
2.2
2.2.1
Electrical characteristics
Main circuit
Term
Interrupting current between
collector and emitter
Symbol
ICES
Saturated voltage between
collector and emitter
VCE (sat)
Diode forward voltage
VF
Turn-on time
ton
Turn-off time
toff
Deactivation time
tf
Reverse recovery time
trr
Dead time
tdead
Description
Leak current at the time of impression of specified voltage between collector and
emitter of the IGBT with full input signal H
Voltage between collector and emitter at the time of feed of collector current in the
state where the input signal only of the measurement target element is L (= 0 V)
and the input to all of other elements is H
Forward voltage at the time of current feed to the diode with full input signal H
Length of time before the collector current rises to 90% or greater of the required
current since the input signal became lower than input threshold voltage Vinth
(on). Shown in Figure 2-1.
Length of time before the collector current drops to 10% or less of the required
current along the reducing tangential line since the input signal became higher
than input threshold voltage Vinth (off). Shown in Figure 2-1.
Length of time before the collector current drops to 10% or less along the reducing
tangential line from 90% of the required current at the time of IGBT turn-off.
Shown in Figure 2-1.
Length of time before the reverse recovery current of the built-in diode disappears
along the reducing tangential line. Shown in Figure 2-1.
Upper/lower arm input signal pause time. Shown in Figure 2-5.
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Chapter 2 Description of terminal marking and terms
2.2.2
Control circuit
Term
Control power supply
consumption current
Input threshold voltage
2.2.3
Symbol
Iccp
Iccn
Vinth (on)
Vinth (off)
Description
Current that flows between upper arm side control power supply Vcc and GND
Current that flows between lower arm side control power supply Vcc and GND
Voltage that permits the control IC to identify the input voltage as an ON signal
Voltage that permits the control IC to identify the input voltage as an OFF signal
Protection circuit
Term
Overcurrent protected
Overcurrent interruption lag
time
Short-circuit protected
Symbol
Description
Ioc
IGBT collector current with which overcurrent protected (OC) operation occurs
Lag time since overcurrent protection trip until protection begins. Shown in Figure
tdoc
2-3.
Isc
IGBT collector current with which short-circuit protected (SC) operation occurs
Lag time since short-circuit protection trip until protection begins. Shown in Figure
Short-circuit protection lag time tsc
2-4.
Chip overheat protection
Trip temperature at which IGBT is shutoff due to overheat of IGBT chip junction
TjOH
temperature
temperature Tj
Chip overheat protection
Temperature drop required before reset of output stop after protected operation
TjH
hysteresis
Control power supply under
Trip voltage at which soft shutoff of IGBT occurs due to drop in control power
VUV
voltage protection voltage
supply voltage Vcc
Control power supply under
Reset voltage required before reset of output stop after protected operation
VH
voltage protection hysteresis
tALM (OC) Alarm signal output pulse width produced by overcurrent protected (OC) operation
Alarm signal output pulse width produced by control power supply under voltage
Alarm output hold time
tALM (UV)
protection (UV) operation
tALM (TjOH) Alarm signal output pulse width produced by chip overheat protected (TjOH)
Value of built-in resistance that is connected in series to alarm terminals
Alarm output resistance
RALM
It limits the photocoupler primary side forward current.
2.3
Thermal characteristics
Term
Thermal resistance between
chip and case
Thermal resistance between
case and fin
Case temperature
2.4
Description
Rth (c-f)
Tc
Thermal resistance between case and heat sink in the state of being mounted to
the heat sink with recommended torque value using thermal compound
IPM case temperature (temperature of copper base bottom face just below IGBT
or diode)
Noise tolerance
Term
Common mode
2.5
Symbol
Rth (j-c) Q Thermal resistance between chip and case of IGBT
Rth (j-c) D Thermal resistance between chip and case of diode
Symbol
Description
Common mode noise tolerance in our test circuit
−
Others
Term
Mass
Switching frequency
Reverse recovery current
Reverse bias safe operation
area
Switching loss
Inverse voltage
Input current
Symbol
Description
Wt
Mass of unit IPM
fsw
Control signal frequency range that can be input to control signal input terminals
Irr
Peak value of reverse recovery current. Shown in Figure 2-1.
Area of current and voltage that permit IGBT shutoff under specified conditions at
RBSOA the time of turn-off.
There is a possibility where the element is broken if used outside of this area.
Eon
IGBT switching loss at the time of turn-on
Eoff
IGBT switching loss at the time of turn-off
Err
FWD switching loss at the time of reverse recovery
VR
Repeated peak inverse voltage of FRD chip in the brake unit
Iin
Maximum value of the current that can be fed to Vin-GND terminals
2-4
Chapter 2 Description of terminal marking and terms
Vinth(off)
Vinth(on)
off
on
Input signal
trr
Irr
90%
90%
Collector current
tf
ton
toff
Figure 2-1
Switching time
With protection factor
Protection factor
High
Without
protection factor
tALM
VALM
Low
OFF
High
Vin
Low
ON
IC
IGBT
guard
state
Protected period
Figure 2-2
Alarm output hold time (tALM)
2-5
10%
Chapter 2 Description of terminal marking and terms
off
Input signal
on
IOC
Collector current
Alarm output
①
Figure 2-3
②
< tdoc
Overcurrent interruption lag time (tdoc)
tSC
Isc
IC
VALM
Figure 2-4
Short-circuit protection lag time (tsc)
2-6
alarm
≧tdoc
Chapter 2 Description of terminal marking and terms
Vin Vinth(off)
Turn-off side
ターンオフ側
Ic
Vin
tdead
Vinth(on)
Turn-on side
ターンオン側
Ic
Figure 2-5
Dead time
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Description of functions
Table of Contents
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3-2
2
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Timing chart
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3-1
Chapter 3 Description of functions
1 List of functions
The functions incorporated in V-IPM are shown in Tables 3-1 and 3-2.
Table 3-1
IPM built-in functions, 600 V-series
Number of
elements
6 in 1
7 in 1
Type
6MBP20VAA060-50
6MBP30VAA060-50
6MBP50VAA060-50
6MBP50VBA060-50
6MBP75VBA060-50
6MBP50VDA060-50
6MBP75VDA060-50
6MBP100VDA060-50
6MBP150VDA060-50
6MBP200VDA060-50
6MBP200VEA060-50
6MBP300VEA060-50
6MBP400VEA060-50
7MBP50VDA060-50
7MBP75VDA060-50
7MBP100VDA060-50
7MBP150VDA060-50
7MBP200VDA060-50
7MBP200VEA060-50
7MBP300VEA060-50
7MBP400VEA060-50
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Common to upper and lower
Upper
arms
arm
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Package
P629
P626
P630
P631
P630
P631
Drive: IGBT drive circuit, UV: Control power supply under voltage protection, TjOH: Chip temperature
overheat protection, OC: Overcurrent protection, SC: Short-circuit protection, ALM: Alarm signal output
3-2
Chapter 3 Description of functions
Table 3-2
IPM built-in functions, 1200 V-series
Number of
elements
6 in 1
7 in 1
Type
6MBP10VAA120-50
6MBP15VAA120-50
6MBP25VAA120-50
6MBP25VBA120-50
6MBP35VBA120-50
6MBP50VBA120-50
6MBP25VDA120-50
6MBP35VDA120-50
6MBP50VDA120-50
6MBP75VDA120-50
6MBP100VDA120-50
6MBP100VEA120-50
6MBP150VEA120-50
6MBP200VEA120-50
7MBP25VDA120-50
7MBP35VDA120-50
7MBP50VDA120-50
7MBP75VDA120-50
7MBP100VDA120-50
7MBP100VEA120-50
7MBP150VEA120-50
7MBP200VEA120-50
Built-in function
Common to upper and lower
Upper
arms
arm
Drive UV TjOH OC / SC
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P629
P626
P630
P631
P630
P631
Drive: IGBT drive circuit, UV: Control power supply under voltage protection, TjOH: Chip temperature
overheat protection, OC: Overcurrent protection, SC: Short-circuit protection, ALM: Alarm signal output
3-3
Chapter 3 Description of functions
2 Description of functions
2.1
IGBT and FWD for 3-phase inverter
IGBT and FWD for 3-phase inverter are incorporated and a 3-phase bridge circuit is configured in IPM as
shown in Figure 3-1. The main wiring is completed when the main power supply line is connected to
terminals P and N and the 3-phase output line is connected to terminals U, V and W. Connect and use a
snubber circuit to suppress the surge voltage.
2.2
IGBT and FWD for brake
IGBT and FWD for brake are incorporated and the collector electrode of IGBT is output to outside as
terminal B as shown in Figure 3-1. If the brake IGBT is controlled by connecting a brake resistance between
terminals P and B, the regenerative energy during deceleration is consumed and voltage rise between
terminals P and N can be suppressed.
P-side
PWM input
Alarm
output
Alarm
output
Alarm
output
IPM
Pre-Driver
Pre-Driver
Pre-Driver
P
B
U
V
W
N
Pre-Driver
Pre-Driver
Brake
input
Figure 3-1
Pre-Driver
N-side
PWM input
Pre-Driver
Alarm
output
Typical application of 3-phase inverter (Example: 7MBP200VDA060-50 with built-in brake)
3-4
Chapter 3 Description of functions
2.3
IGBT drive function
Figure 3-2 shows a block diagram of the Pre-Driver. As the IPM incorporates the function to drive the
IGBT, when the photocoupler output is connected to the IPM, it is possible to drive the IGBT without
designing the gate resistance value.
The features of this drive function are introduced below:

Independent gate output control
A drive circuit dedicated to turn-on and turn-off is incorporated without using a single gate resistance.
As this arrangement permits independent control of dv/dt of turn-on and turn-off, it is possible to fully
exhibit characteristics of the elements.

Soft shutoff
The gate voltage is gradually reduced at the occasion of IGBT shutoff by protected operation in a
disorder mode of various kinds, generation of surge voltage that accompanies IGBT shutoff is
suppressed, and thus breakdown of elements caused by the surge voltage is prevented.

Erroneous ON prevention
As a circuit that grounds the gate electrode of the IGBT to the emitter at low impedance is provided,
erroneous ON caused by rise of VGE due to noise or similar at the occasion of turn-off is prevented.

No necessity of reverse bias power supply
As the IPM is of short wiring between the control IC and the IGBT, the wiring impedance is small and
the IPM can be driven without reverse bias.
3-5
Chapter 3 Description of functions
VCC
VCC
IN
OUT
VCC
AE
AER
PGND
OC
VCC
VCC
OH
ﾛｼﾞｯｸ回路
SGND
VCC
Figure 3-2
2.4
Pre-Driver block diagram (Example: 7MBP200VDA060-50)
Protective functions
The IPM incorporates a protection circuit and protects the IPM against the disorder mode that causes
element breakdown. Protective functions of four kinds work in correspondence to factors for disorder
modes. Disorder modes are OC (overcurrent protection), SC (short-circuit protection), UV (control power
supply under voltage protection) and TjOH (chip temperature overheat protection).
When a protective function works, the alarm output MOS is ON, and the alarm output terminal voltage
changes from High to Low, and the alarm output terminal becomes conductive to each reference potential
GND. Furthermore, since a 1.3 KΩ resistance is connected in series between the control IC and the alarm
output terminal, the photocoupler that is connected between the ALM terminal and the Vcc terminal can be
driven directly.

Alarm signal output function
During the protected operation period, the IGBT does not operate even when an ON signal is input.
Soft shutoff of the IGBT is applied upon identification of a disorder mode, and alarm signal output can be
made from the phase that detected a disorder mode.
• If the alarm signal output period (tALM) or longer has elapsed, the alarm factor has been dissolved and
the input signal is OFF, then the protected operation is cancelled and normal operation is resumed.
3-6
Chapter 3 Description of functions
• Even in case the alarm factor was dissolved during the alarm signal output period (tALM), protected
operation continues during the alarm signal output period (tALM), and accordingly, the IGBT does not
operate. If the input signal is OFF after elapse of the alarm signal output period (tALM), then the
protected operation is cancelled and normal operation is resumed.
Furthermore, mutual inter-alarm connection is made for each phase including brake on the lower arm
side. When protected operation occurs on the lower arm side, therefore, soft shutoff is applied to all the
IGBTs of the lower arm during the protected operation period, and the operation stops.
* P629 package incorporates protective functions on the upper arm side, but it does not incorporate the
alarm signal output function. For the lower phase, both of protective functions and alarm signal output
function are incorporated.

Alarm factor identification function
As the alarm signal output period (tALM) varies in correspondence to the disorder mode, disorder
mode factor identification can be implemented on the device side by using the output alarm signal pulse
width.
Alarm factor
Alarm signal output period (tALM)
Overcurrent protection (OC)
2 ms (typ.)
Short-circuit protection (SC)
Control power supply under
4 ms (typ.)
voltage protection (UV)
Chip temperature overheat
8 ms (typ.)
protection (TjOH)
However, the alarm signal output time on the alarming photocoupler secondary side varies by the
influence of photocoupler lag time and peripheral circuits. It is necessary to take into account this influence
in the design.
3-7
Chapter 3 Description of functions
2.5
Overcurrent protection function: Over Current (OC)
The IGBT’s forward collector current is detected by fetching the sense current, which flows to the current
sense IGBT built in the IGBT chip, to the control circuit. When current of the set current protection level (IOC)
or higher flows continuously for a period of about 5 µs (tdOC), it is judged as being in the OC status and soft
shutoff is applied to the IGBT for preventing occurrence of breakdown by overcurrent. When it is judged as
being in the OC status, protective functions and alarm signal output function operate. The OC status alarm
signal output period (tALM) is about 2 ms.
• Protected operation is cancelled and normal operation is resumed, if the current level is lower than the
IOC level and the input signal is OFF about 2 ms (tALM) after alarm signal output.
• Even in case the alarm factor was dissolved in about 2 ms (tALM), protected operation continues until the
period of about 2 ms (tALM) elapses, and accordingly, the IGBT does not operate. If the input signal is
OFF after elapse of about 2 ms (tALM), then the protected operation is cancelled and normal operation is
resumed.
2.6
Short-circuit protective function: Short Circuit (SC)
The SC protective function suppresses the peak current during load short-circuit and arm short-circuit.
The IGBT’s forward collector current is detected, and when current of the set current protection level (ISC) or
higher flows continuously for a period of tdsc, it is judged as being in the SC status and soft shutoff is
applied to the IGBT for preventing occurrence of breakdown by short-circuit. When it is judged as being in
the SC status, protective functions and alarm signal output function operate. The SC status alarm signal
output period (tALM) is about 2 ms.
• Protected operation is cancelled and normal operation is resumed, if the current level is lower than the
ISC level and the input signal is OFF about 2 ms (tALM) after alarm signal output.
• Even in case the alarm factor was dissolved in about 2 ms (tALM), protected operation continues until the
period of about 2 ms (tALM) elapses, and accordingly, the IGBT does not operate. If the input signal is
OFF after elapse of about 2 ms (tALM), then the protected operation is cancelled and normal operation is
resumed.
2.7
Control power supply under voltage protection function (UV)
The UV protective function prevents malfunction of the control IC caused by a drop in the control power
supply voltage (VCC) and thermal breakdown of the IGBT caused by increase of the VCE (sat) loss. When
VCC is continuously less than the set voltage protection level (VUV) for a period of about 20 µs, it is judged
as being in the UV status and soft shutoff is applied to the IGBT to prevent malfunction and breakdown
caused by control power supply voltage drop. When it is judged as being in the UV status, protective
functions and alarm signal output function operate. The alarm signal output period (tALM) of the UV status is
about 4 ms.
3-8
Chapter 3 Description of functions
• As hysteresis VH is provided, protected operation is cancelled and normal operation is resumed, if VCC is
higher than VUV + VH and the input signal is OFF about 4 ms (tALM) after output of an alarm signal.
• Even in case the alarm factor was dissolved in about 4 ms (tALM), protected operation continues until the
period of about 4 ms (tALM) elapses, and accordingly, the IGBT does not operate. If the input signal is
OFF after elapse of about 4 ms (tALM), then the protected operation is cancelled and normal operation is
resumed.
Furthermore, an alarm signal for judgment of the UV status is output at the time of activation and
deactivation of control power supply voltage VCC.
2.8 chip temperature overheat protective function: IGBT chip Over Heat protection (TjOH)
The TjOH protective function directly detects the IGBT chip temperature by a temperature detecting
element built in every IGBT chip. If the IGBT chip temperature was continuously higher than protection level
(TjOH) for about 1.0 ms, it is judged as being in the overheat status, soft shutoff is applied to the IGBT and
element breakdown is prevented by the TjOH protective function. When it is judged as being in the TjOH
status, protective functions and alarm signal output function operate. The UV status alarm signal output
period (tALM) is about 8 ms.
• As hysteresis TjH is provided, protected operation is cancelled and normal operation is resumed, if Tj is
less than TjOH-TjH and the input signal is OFF about 8 ms (tALM) after output of an alarm signal.
• Even in case the alarm factor was dissolved in about 8 ms (tALM), protected operation continues until the
period of about 8 ms (tALM) elapses, and accordingly, the IGBT does not operate. If the input signal is
OFF after elapse of about 8 ms (tALM), then the protected operation is cancelled and normal operation is
resumed.
In addition, the case temperature overheat protective function (TCOH), which was built in the former
series, is not built in this V-series. The IGBT chip overheat status can be protected by the TjOH protective
function.
3-9
Chapter 3 Description of functions
3 Truth table
The truth table at the time of trouble outbreak is shown in Tables 3-3 to 3-5.
Table 3-3
Truth table (P629)
IGBT
Alarm factor
U-phase
V-phase
W-phase
Lower arm
side
X, Y and Zphase
V-phase
*
*
*
*
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
U-phase
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
OC
SC
UV
TjOH
OC
SC
UV
TjOH
OC
SC
UV
TjOH
OC
SC
UV
TjOH
Alarm signal output
W-phase
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
*
*
*
*
Lower arm side
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ALM-Low side
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
Low
Low
Low
Low
* Dependent on the input signal.
Table 3-4
Truth table (P626)
IGBT
Alarm factor
U-phase
V-phase
W-phase
Lower arm
side
X, Y and Zphase
OC
SC
UV
TjOH
OC
SC
UV
TjOH
OC
SC
UV
TjOH
OC
SC
UV
TjOH
U-phase
V-phase
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Alarm signal output
Lower arm
W-phase
side
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
OFF
*
OFF
*
OFF
*
OFF
*
*
OFF
*
OFF
*
OFF
*
OFF
* Dependent on the input signal.
3-10
ALM-U
ALM-V
ALM-W
Low
Low
Low
Low
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
Low
Low
Low
Low
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
Low
Low
Low
Low
High
High
High
High
ALM-Low
side
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
Low
Low
Low
Low
Chapter 3 Description of functions
Table 3-5
Truth table (P630 and P631)
IGBT
Alarm factor
U-phase
V-phase
W-phase
Lower arm side
X, Y and Zphase
OC
SC
UV
TjOH
OC
SC
UV
TjOH
OC
SC
UV
TjOH
OC
SC
UV
TjOH
Alarm signal output
Lower arm
U-phase V-phase W-phase
side
OFF
*
*
*
OFF
*
*
*
*
*
OFF
*
*
*
OFF
*
OFF
*
*
*
*
OFF
*
*
*
OFF
*
*
*
OFF
*
*
*
*
OFF
*
*
OFF
*
*
*
OFF
*
*
OFF
*
*
*
*
*
*
OFF
*
*
*
OFF
*
*
*
OFF
*
*
*
OFF
* Dependent on the input signal.
3-11
ALM-U
ALM-V
ALM-W
Low
Low
Low
Low
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
Low
Low
Low
Low
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
Low
Low
Low
Low
High
High
High
High
ALM-Low
side
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
Low
Low
Low
Low
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4 IPM block diagram
IPM block diagrams are shown in Figures 3-3 to 3-8.
P
VccU ③
VinU ②
Pre-Driver
U
GNDU ①
VccV ⑥
VinV ⑤
Pre-Driver
V
GNDV ④
VccW ⑨
VinW ⑧
Pre-Driver
W
GNDW ⑦
Vcc ⑪
VinX ⑫
VinY ⑬
Pre-Driver
VinZ ⑭
GND ⑩
ALM ⑮
N
RALM
Figure 3-3
IPM block diagram (P629)
3-12
Chapter 3 Description of functions
P
VccU ④
VinU ③
ALMU ②
Pre-Driver
RALM
U
GNDU ①
VccV ⑧
VinV ⑦
ALM V ⑥
Pre-Driver
RALM
GNDV ⑤
V
VccW ⑫
VinW ⑪
ALM W ⑩
Pre-Driver
RALM
GNDW ⑨
W
Vcc ⑭
VinX ⑯
Pre-Driver
GND ⑬
VinY ⑰
Pre-Driver
VinZ ⑱
Pre-Driver
⑮
ALM ⑲
N
RALM
Figure 3-4
IPM block diagram (P626)
3-13
Chapter 3 Description of functions
P
VccU ④
VinU ③
ALMU ②
Pre-Driver
RALM
GNDU ①
U
VccV ⑧
VinV ⑦
ALM V ⑥
Pre-Driver
RALM
GNDV ⑤
V
VccW ⑫
VinW ⑪
ALM W ⑩
Pre-Driver
RALM
GNDW ⑨
W
Vcc ⑭
VinX ⑯
Pre-Driver
GND ⑬
VinY ⑰
Pre-Driver
B
VinZ ⑱
Pre-Driver
⑮
ALM ⑲
N
RALM
Figure 3-5
IPM block diagram (P630 without break)
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VccU ④
P
VinU ③
ALMU ②
Pre-Driver
RALM
U
GNDU ①
VccV ⑧
VinV ⑦
ALM V ⑥
Pre-Driver
RALM
V
GNDV ⑤
VccW ⑫
VinW ⑪
ALM W ⑩
Pre-Driver
RALM
W
GNDW ⑨
Vcc ⑭
VinX ⑯
Pre-Driver
GND ⑬
VinY ⑰
Pre-Driver
VinZ ⑱
Pre-Driver
B
VinDB ⑮
ALM ⑲
Pre-Driver
N
RALM
Figure 3-6
IPM block diagram
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(P630 with built-in brake)
Chapter 3 Description of functions
VCCU ③
P1
VinU ②
ALMU ④
Pre-Driver
P2
RALM
U
GNDU ①
VCCV ⑦
VinV ⑥
ALM V ⑧
Pre-Driver
RALM
GNDV ⑤
V
VCCW ⑪
VinW ⑩
ALM W ⑫
Pre-Driver
RALM
W
GNDW ⑨
VCC ⑭
VinX ⑯
Pre-Driver
GND ⑬
VinY ⑰
Pre-Driver
VinZ ⑱
Pre-Driver
B
⑮
N1
ALM ⑲
N2
RALM
Figure 3-7
IPM block diagram (P631 without brake)
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Chapter 3 Description of functions
VCCU ③
P1
VinU ②
ALMU ④
Pre-Driver
P2
RALM
GNDU ①
U
VCCV ⑦
VinV ⑥
ALM V ⑧
Pre-Driver
RALM
GNDV ⑤
V
VCCW ⑪
VinW ⑩
ALM W ⑫
Pre-Driver
RALM
W
GNDW ⑨
VCC ⑭
VinX ⑯
Pre-Driver
GND ⑬
VinY ⑰
Pre-Driver
VinZ ⑱
Pre-Driver
B
VinDB ⑮
Pre-Driver
N1
ALM ⑲
N2
RALM
Figure 3-8
IPM block diagram (P631 with built-in brake)
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Chapter 3 Description of functions
5 Timing chart
5.1
Control power supply under voltage protection (UV), Case 1
VUV+VH
VUV
VCC
5V
20 μs >
20 μs >
High (OFF)
Vin
Low (ON)
IC
In operation
Protected
peration
Cancelled
High
20 μs
VALM
*2
20 μs
20 μs
20 μs
Low
tALM (UV)
(1)
*1
tALM (UV)
(2)
(3)
(4)
tALM (UV)
(5)
(6)
(7)
< tALM (UV)
(8)
*1: tALM (UV) is 4 ms, typical.
*2: Dead time 20 μs is a typical
(1) At the time of VCC close, alarm output begins if VCC is 5 V or higher and is VUV or less. (See 5.3 for
details.)
(2) Protected operation is not performed, if the length of time during which VCC was VUV or less is shorter
than 20 µs. (While Vin is off)
(3) While Vin is off, an alarm is output about 20 µs after VCC dropped to VUV or less, and the IGBT is kept in
the off status.
(4) UV protected operation continues during the tALM (UV) period, even if VCC returns to VUV + VH before
elapse of tALM (UV) and even if Vin is off. Reset from protected operation occurs on termination of the
tALM (UV) period.
(5) Protected operation is not performed, if the length of time during which VCC was VUV or less is shorter
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than 20 µs. (While Vin is on)
(6) While Vin is on, an alarm is output about 20 µs after VCC dropped to VUV or less, and soft shutoff is
applied to the IGBT.
(7) In case VCC returns to VUV + VH before elapse of the tALM (UV) period and Vin on is continued, an alarm
is output during the tALM
(UV)
period, but protected operation is also held thereafter. Reset from
protected operation occurs when Vin is off.
(8) An alarm is output at VUV or less while VCC is shutoff. (See 5.3 for details.)
5.2
Control power supply under voltage protection (UV), Case 2
VUV+VH
VUV
VCC
5V
High (OFF)
Vin
Low (ON)
IC
In operation
rotected
peration
Cancelled
High
20 μs
VALM
20 μs
*2
20 μs
20 μs
Low
tALM (UV)
*1
tALM (UV)
(1)
(2)
tALM (UV)
< tALM (UV
(3)
*1: tALM (UV) is 4 ms, typical.
*2: Dead time 20 μs is a typical
(1) At the time of VCC close, an alarm is output and Vin is kept in the on status. Therefore, UV protected
operation is held regardless of VCC voltage drop.
(2) Reset from protected operation occurs at the timing when Vin is off in the state where VCC is VUV+VH or
higher.
(3) As VCC is VUV or less, protected operation is continued without depending on the Vin signal, and the
IGBT is not on. In addition, even if duration of the protected operation is sufficiently longer than tALM (UV),
alarm output occurs only once.
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5.3
Control power supply under voltage protection (UV) at the time of power on and power off
V-IPM is provided with the control power supply under voltage protection (UV) function. Because of this
reason, it outputs an alarm at the time of power on and also at the time of power off. Its details are described
below:
5.3.1
At the time of power on
When VCC exceeds 5 V, an alarm is output
VUV+V
VUV
after elapse of 20 μs in both of Case 1 and
VCC
High (OFF)
(UV)
is in the off status. In Case 2, protected
operation continues even after alarm output
(UV).
Vin
Low (ON)
Low (ON)
In operation
In operation
Protected
operation
because VCC is VUV+VH or less even after
5V
High (OFF)
Vin
because VCC is higher than VUV + VH and Vin
elapse of tALM
VCC
5V
Case 2. In Case 1, reset from protected
operation occurs after elapse of tALM
VUV+VH
VUV
Protected
operation
Cancelled
Cancelled
Reset from protected
High
operation occurs when VCC exceeds VUV +
VALM
VH and Vin is off.
High
20 μs
20 μs
VALM
Low
Low
tALM (UV)
tALM (UV)
Case 1
Case 2
5.3.2 At the time of power off
When VCC becomes less than VUV,
an alarm is output after elapse of 20 μs
VUV+VH
VUV
VCC
5V
in both of Case 3 and Case 4. In Case 3,
IPM operation becomes unstable and
the alarm is cancelled because VCC
continues because VCC is higher than
VCC
5V
High (OFF)
Vin
High (OFF)
Vin
Low (ON)
becomes less than 5V before elapse of
tALM (UV). In Case 4, protected operation
VUV+VH
VUV
In operation
Low (ON)
In operation
Protected
operation
Protected
operation
Cancelled
Cancelled
5 V even after elapse of tALM (UV). At the
time when VCC becomes less than 5 V,
protected operation of the control IC is
High
VALM
VALM
20 μs
disabled and VALM changes to VCC
equivalent.
High
Low
< tALM (UV)
Case 3
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20 μs
Low
tALM (UV)
Case 4
Chapter 3 Description of functions
5.4
Overcurrent protection (OC)
High (OFF)
Vin
Low (ON)
IOC
IC
In operation
Protected
operation
Cancelled
High
VALM
tdOC
Low
tdOC >
tdOC
tdOC >
*2
tALM (OC)
tALM (OC)
*1
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
*1: tALM (OC) is 2 ms, typical.
*2: tdOC is 5 μs, typical.
(1) An alarm is output upon elapse of tdOC after IC exceeded IOC, and soft shutoff is applied to the IGBT.
(2) Even if Vin is off before elapse of tALM (OC), protected operation continues during the tALM (OC) period,
and reset from protected operation occurs if Vin is off after elapse of tALM (OC).
(3) OC protected operation continues if Vin is on after elapse of tALM
(OC),
and reset from protected
operation occurs when Vin is off. In addition, even if duration of the protected operation is sufficiently
longer than tALM (OC), alarm output occurs only once.
(4) When Vin is off before elapse of tdOC since IC exceeded IOC, protected operation is not performed and
normal shutoff is applied to the IGBT.
(5) Even if IC is higher than IOC at the timing of Vin on, protected operation is not performed and normal
shutoff is applied to the IGBT, if Vin is off before elapse of tdOC.
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Chapter 3 Description of functions
5.5
Short-circuit protection (SC)
High (OFF)
Vin
Low (ON)
ISC
IOC
IC
In operation
Protected
operation
Cancelled
High
VALM
tSC
Low
tSC
tSC >
tSC >
*2
tALM (OC)
tALM (OC)
*1
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
*1: tALM (OC) is 2 ms, typical.
*2: tSC is 2 μs, typical.
(1) Load short-circuit arises immediately after IC began to flow, and the IC peak is suppressed momentarily
when ISC is exceeded. After elapse of tSC, an alarm is output and soft shutoff is applied to the IGBT.
(2) SC protected operation and alarm are reset simultaneously if Vin is off after elapse of tALM (OC).
(3) Load short-circuit arises immediately after IC began to flow, and the IC peak is suppressed momentarily
when ISC is exceeded. After elapse of tSC, an alarm is output and soft shutoff is applied to the IGBT.
(4) SC protected operation continues if Vin is on even after elapse of tALM (OC). SC protected operation is
cancelled when a Vin off signal is input. In addition, even if duration of the protected operation until Vin is
off is sufficiently longer than tALM (OC), alarm output occurs only once.
(5) Load short-circuit arises immediately after IC began to flow, and the IC peak is suppressed momentarily
when ISC is exceeded. If Vin is off before elapse of tSC thereafter, SC protected operation is not
performed and normal shutoff is applied to the IGBT.
(6) Load short-circuit arises immediately after IC began to flow, and the IC peak is suppressed momentarily
when ISC is exceeded. If Vin is off before elapse of tSC thereafter, SC protected operation is not
performed and normal shutoff is applied to the IGBT.
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Chapter 3 Description of functions
5.6
Chip temperature heating protection (TjOH), Case 1
High (OFF)
Vin
Low (ON)
TjOH
TjOH-TjH
Tj
IC
In operation
Protected
operation
Cancelled
High
VALM
1 ms
Low
1 ms
1 ms
*2
tALM(TjOH)
(1)
*1
tALM(TjOH)
(2)
tALM(TjOH)
(3)
(4)
*1: tALM (TjOH) is 8 ms, typical.
*2: Dead time 1 ms is a typical value.
(1) An alarm is output and soft shutoff is applied to the IGBT, if chip temperature Tj is in excess of TjOH
continuously for about 1 ms.
(2) Protected operation continues during the tALM (TjOH) period even if IGBT chip temperature Tj drops to
TjOH-TjH or less before the tALM (TjOH) period elapses. Reset from protected operation occurs, if Vin is on
after elapse of the tALM (TjOH) period.
(3) Reset from protected operation does not occur, even Vin on is continued, even if chip temperature Tj
has dropped to TjOH-TjH or less after elapse of the tALM (TjOH) period.
(4) Protected operation continues after elapse of the tALM (TjOH) period, if chip temperature Tj is TjOH-TjH or
higher, even if Vin is off. In addition, even if duration of the protected operation is sufficiently longer than
tALM (TjOH), alarm output occurs only once.
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Chapter 3 Description of functions
5.7
Chip temperature heating protection (TjOH), Case 2
High (OFF)
Vin
Low (ON)
TjOH
TjOH-TjH
Tj
1 ms >
1 ms >
2.5 μs <
IC
In operation
Protected
operation
Cancelled
High
VALM
1 ms
Low
1 ms
*2
tALM (TjOH)
*1
tALM (TjOH)
(1)
(2)
(3)
*1: tALM (TjOH) is 8 ms, typical.
*2: Dead time 1 ms is a typical value.
(1) Protected operation does not occur if Tj drops to TjOH or less in a period that is less than about 1 ms
after it exceeded TjOH, regardless of whether Vin is on or off.
(2) Protected operation does not occur if Tj drops to TjOH or less in a period that is less than about 1 ms
after it exceeded TjOH, regardless of whether Vin is on or off.
(3) The TjOH detection timer of about 1 ms is reset if Tj has been kept at TjOH-TjH or less for a period of
about 2.5 µs or longer after it exceeded TjOH.
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Chapter 3 Description of functions
5.8
Case where protective functions operated compositely
TjOH
TjOH-TjH
Tj
VUV+VH
VUV
VCC
IC
High (OFF)
Vin
Low (ON)
In operation
Protected
operation
Cancelled
High
VALM
1 ms
Low
1 ms
20 μs
*3
*4
tALM (TjOH)
(1) (2)
*1
tALM (TjOH)
(3)
tALM (UV)
(4) (5)
(6)
*1: tALM (TjOH) is 8 ms, typical.
*2: tALM (UV) is 4 ms, typical.
*2
(7)
*3: Dead time 1 ms is a typical value.
*4: Dead time 20 μs is a typical value.
(1) An alarm is output and soft shutoff is applied to the IGBT if IGBT chip temperature Tj is continuously in
excess of TjOH for about 1 ms.
(2) Even if VCC drops to VUV or less before elapse of the tALM
(TjOH)
period, alarm output by VUV is
cancelled because protected operation of tALM (TjOH) is continuing.
(3) Reset from protected operation occurs after elapse of the tALM
(TjOH)
period, if Vin is off and chip
temperature Tj drops to TjOH-TjH or less.
(4) An alarm is output and soft shutoff is applied to the IGBT if IGBT chip temperature Tj is continuously in
excess of TjOH for about 1 ms.
(5) Like the case of (2) above, alarm output by VUV is cancelled while protected operation of tALM (TjOH) is
continued.
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(6) Reset from protected operation occurs after elapse of the tALM
(TjOH)
period, if Vin is off and chip
temperature Tjdrops to TjOH-TjH or less. As VCC is kept at VUV or less at this time, if the state of being at
VUV or less has been continuously kept for about 20 µs after reset from operation of protective
functions by TjOH, an alarm is output by VUV again and protected operation is performed.
(7) Reset from protected operation occurs after elapse of the tALM (UV) period, if Vin is off and VCC is higher
than VUV + VH.
5.9
Multiple alarm outputs from lower arm by control power supply under voltage protection
(UV) (excluding P629)
The lower arm of V-IPM is provided with three
(four for brake built-in type) independent control
VUV+VH
VUV (IC_A)
VUV (IC_B)
VCC VUV (IC_C)
ICs, and an alarm output is a common output of
lower arm control ICs. Therefore, there are
cases where an alarm output is produced in
multiple because of dispersion of protected
High
VALM
operation level of control ICs. Particularly where
Low
Lower arm IC_A
Lower arm IC_B
Lower arm IC_C
variation of dv/dt in the vicinity of VUV of VCC is
0.5 V/ms or less, there is a possibility where
*1: tALM (UV) is 4 ms, typical.
alarm outputs such as what are indicated on the
right
appear.
(It
is
not
an
tALM (UV) *1
abnormal
phenomenon.)
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Typical application circuits
Table of Contents
Page
1
Typical application circuits
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4-2
2
Important points
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4-6
3
Photocoupler peripheral circuits
............................................
4-9
4
Connector
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4-1
Chapter 4 Typical application circuits
1 Typical application circuits
Figure 4-1 exhibits typical application circuits of P629.
VccU
5V
0.1uF
15V 10μF
20kΩ
Input signal
P
VinU
GNDU
U
V
W
VccV
N
VinV
GNDV
VccW
VinW
GNDW
IPM
Vcc
47 μF
VinX
GND
VinY
VinZ
Alarm output
10nF
ALM
Figure 4-1
Typical application circuits of P629
4-2
Chapter 4 Typical application circuits
Figure 4-2 exhibits typical application circuits of P626.
VccU
5V
0.1uF
P
VccU
5V
15V 10μF
20kΩ
VinU
Input signal
GNDU
P
15V 10μF
20kΩ
VinU
Input signal
0.1uF
U
GNDU
U
V
10nF
Alarm output
V
W
ALMU
VccV
5V
VccV
N
VinV
5V
GNDV
ALMV
ALMV
VccW
VccW
VinW
VinW
GNDW
GNDW
IPM
Alarm output
10nF
N
VinV
GNDV
IPM
ALMW
5V
W
ALMU
ALMW
Vcc
Vcc
47μF
47μF
VinX
VinX
GND
GND
VinY
VinY
VinZ
VinZ
VinDB
VinDB
（No Contact）
（No Contact）
Alarm output
ALM
(a) Where upper phase alarm is used
Figure 4-2
10nF
ALM
(b) Where upper phase alarm is not used
Typical application circuits of P626
4-3
Chapter 4 Typical application circuits
Figure 4-3 exhibits typical application circuits of P630 and P631 of brake built-in type.
VccU
5V
0.1uF
P
VccU
5V
15V 10μF
20kΩ
VinU
Input signal
GNDU
P
15V 10μF
20kΩ
VinU
Input signal
0.1uF
U
GNDU
U
V
10nF
Alarm output
VccV
5V
V
W
ALMU
B
VccV
5V
Brake resistor
N
GNDV
GNDV
ALMV
ALMV
VccW
VccW
VinW
VinW
GNDW
GNDW
IPM
10nF
IPM
ALMW
Vcc
Vcc
47μF
47μF
VinX
VinX
GND
GND
VinY
VinY
VinZ
VinZ
VinDB
VinDB
Alarm output
ALM
(a) Where upper phase alarm is used
Figure 4-3
N
VinV
ALMW
Alarm output
B
Brake resistor
VinV
5V
W
ALMU
10nF
ALM
(b) Where upper phase alarm is not used
Typical application circuits of P630 and P631 of brake built-in type
4-4
Chapter 4 Typical application circuits
Figure 4-4 exhibits typical application circuits of P630 and P631 of no brake type.
VccU
5V
P
VccU
5V
15V 10μF
0.1uF
20kΩ
VinU
Input signal
GNDU
P
15V 10μF
20kΩ
VinU
Input signal
0.1uF
U
GNDU
U
V
10nF
Alarm output
5V
5V
V
W
ALMU
VccV
B
（No Contact）
VccV
B
（No Contact）
VinV
N
VinV
N
GNDV
GNDV
ALMV
ALMV
VccW
VccW
VinW
VinW
GNDW
GNDW
IPM
IPM
ALMW
Alarm output
ALMW
Vcc
5V
Vcc
47μF
10nF
47μF
VinX
VinX
GND
GND
VinY
VinY
VinZ
VinZ
VinDB
VinDB
（No Contact）
（No Contact）
Alarm output
ALM
(a) Where upper phase alarm is used
Figure 4-4
W
ALMU
10nF
ALM
(b) Where upper phase alarm is not used
Typical application circuits of P630 and P631 of no brake type
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Chapter 4 Typical application circuits
2 Important points
2.1
Control power supply units
As control power supply units, insulated power supply units of four (4) systems in total, that is, three (3)
on the upper arm side and one (1) on the lower arm side, are needed as shown in typical application circuits.
Where power supply units available on the market are used, do not connect GND terminals on the power
supply output side.
If GND on the output side is connected to + or − of the output, malfunction may arise because each
power supply unit is connected to the ground on the power supply input side. Furthermore, reduce stray C
(floating capacitance) among power supply units and between each power supply unit and ground to the
minimum.
Furthermore, apply power supply units that are of small momentary variation and that are capable of
supplying and absorbing Icc.
2.2
Structural insulation between four power supply units (input portion connector and PCB)
Insulation is needed among four power supply units and between each power supply unit and the main
power supply unit.
Furthermore, it is necessary to secure a sufficient insulation distance (2 mm or longer is recommended)
because large dv/dt is applied to this insulation at the time of IGBT switching.
2.3
GND connection
Do not connect control terminal GND U to main terminals U, control terminal GND V to main terminals V,
control terminal GND W to main terminal W or control terminal GND to main terminal N (N1 and N2 in case
of P631) together by means of an external circuit. Malfunction may result.
2.4
Control power supply capacitors
Capacitors of 10 μF (47 μF) and 0.1 μF, which are connected to each power supply unit shown in typical
application circuits, are not used for smoothing the control power supply units but are used for correction to
the wiring impedance to IPM. Capacitors for smoothing are additionally required.
Furthermore, because transient variation arises by the wiring impedance between capacitors of 10 μF
(47 μF) and 0.1 μF and control circuits, connect these capacitors in close proximity to IPM control terminals
and photocoupler terminals.
Also regarding electrolytic capacitors, it is necessary to select those of low impedance and good
frequency characteristics, and in addition, to connect capacitors such as film capacitors of good frequency
characteristics in parallel.
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Chapter 4 Typical application circuits
2.5
Alarm circuit
As the IPM incorporates a 1.3 kΩ alarm resistance, it permits direct connection of a photocoupler without
connection of an external resistance. In addition, at the occasion of connection of a photocoupler, it is
necessary to minimize the length of the wiring between the photocoupler and the IPM and to adopt such a
pattern layout that the floating capacitance on the primary side and secondary side of the photocoupler is
small. Due to the fact that there is a possibility where the secondary side potential of the alarming
photocoupler is caused to vary by dv/dt, it is recommended that the potential is stabilized by connecting a
capacitor of about 10 nF to the output terminal on the secondary side of the alarming photocoupler.
Furthermore, with an IPM having alarm output on the upper arm, stabilize the potential by pull-up of the
alarm terminal to Vcc, if upper arm alarm is not used.
2.6
Pull-up of signal input terminal
Pull up the control signal input terminal to Vcc using a 20 kΩ resistance. Furthermore, pull up of the input
terminal of the non-used phase to Vcc using a 20 kΩ resistance in case B-phase is not used with a 7in1
(brake built-in type) IPM, for instance. If such pull-up is not implemented, ON action is disabled because
control power supply under voltage protection continues at the time of power on.
2.7
Connection in case there is an unused phase
Where there is an unused phase such as the case where a 6in1 IPM (no brake type) is used in single
phase or a 7in1 IPM (brake built-in type) is used without using B-phase, stabilize the potential by supplying
control power also to the unused phase and by connecting the input terminal and alarm terminal to Vcc.
2.8
Handling of unconnected terminals (no contact terminals)
Unconnected terminals (no contact terminals) are not connected in the IPM. As they are insulated,
special treatment such as potential stabilization is not needed.
Furthermore, guide pins are not connected in the IPM, either.
2.9
Snubbers
Directly connect snubbers to terminals P and N by wiring of the minimum length.
For P631 package that permits snubber connection at two points, it is effective for surge voltage
reduction, if snubbers are mounted on both sides, that is, one between P1 and N1 and one between P2 and
N2. Cross-multiply connection such as one between P1 and N2 and one between P2 and N1 should not be
made because malfunction may result.
2.10 Grounding capacitor
To prevent noise entry from the AC input line, connect a grounding capacitor of about 4700 pF between
each one of three phases of the AC input line and ground.
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2.11 Input circuit of IPM
A constant current circuit shown in Figures 4 and 5 is provided in the input circuit portion of the IPM, and
constant current of Iin = 0.15 mA or Iin = 0.65 mA is output from the input terminal of the IPM in the timing
shown in this figure. Because of this reason, it is necessary to decide the IF on the photocoupler primary
side so as to permit feed of current that combines current IR, which flows through the pull-up resistance,
with constant current Iin to the photocoupler secondary side. If the IF is insufficient, there is a possibility
where malfunction arises on the secondary side.
IPM
Vcc
Constant
current circuit
(0.65 mA)
Constant
Pull-up
resistance current circuit
(0.15 mA)
R
Photocoupler
Vcc = 15 V
IR
SW 1-1
SW 1-2
Iin
Constant
current circuit
(0.05 mA)
Ｖｉｎ
200 KΩ
I
SW 2
GND
0.15 mA outflows from Vin
IPM Vin
0.65 mA outflows from Vin
About 5 us
SW1-1 OFF
SW1-2 ON
SW2 OFF
SW1-1 OFF
SW1-2 OFF
SW2 ON
SW1-1 ON
SW1-2 OFF
SW2 OFF
SW1-1 OFF
SW1-2 ON
SW2 OFF
* The operation time of constant current circuit (0.65 mA) is the length of time required for activation of Vin
to Vcc, and it is about 5 μs at maximum.
Figure 4-5
IPM input circuit and constant current operation timing
4-8
Chapter 4 Typical application circuits
3 Photocoupler peripheral circuits
3.1
3.1.1
Control input photocoupler
Photocoupler rating
Use a photocoupler that satisfies the characteristics indicated below:
• CMH = CML > 15 kV/μs or 10 kV/μs
• tpHL = tpLH < 0.8 μs
• tpLH − tpHL = −0.4 to 0.9 μs
• CTR > 15%
Example: HCPL-4504 made by Avago Technologies
TLP759 (IGM) made by Toshiba
Furthermore, pay additional attention to safety standards such as UL and VDE.
In addition, the photocouplers indicated above are what we recommend, and they are not what we
guarantee upon verification of reliability, etc.
3.1.2
Primary side limit resistance
Pay attention to the current limit resistance on the photocoupler primary side so as to permit full feed of
secondary side current.
As photocoupler CTR deteriorates, it is necessary to design the primary side limit resistance with this
matter taken into account.
3.1.3
Wiring between photocoupler and IPM
Carry out wiring between the photocoupler and IPM control terminals in the shortest distance for reducing
the wiring impedance. Be careful not to locate wires in proximity to each other so as not to allow increase of
the floating capacitance between the primary side and the secondary side. Large dv/dt is applied between
the primary side and the secondary side.
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Chapter 4 Typical application circuits
3.1.4
Photocoupler drive circuit
Noise current flows between the primary side and the secondary side of a photocoupler due to dv/dt that
is generated inside and outside of the IPM, because of presence of minor floating capacitance between the
primary side and the secondary side. The dv/dt tolerance also varies by the photocoupler drive circuit
because of this reason. Driving in a good example is recommended as shown in Figures 4 to 6. As the
photocoupler input is connected in low impedance in these good examples, malfunction caused by noise
current hardly arises. Furthermore, please contact the photocoupler manufacturer for details of matters
related to photocouplers.
Good example: Totem pole output IC
Current limit resistance on cathode side of photodiode
Bad example: Open collector
Good example: Diodes A and K are shorted
between transistors C and E
(Case that is particularly strong against photocoupler off)
Bad example: Current limit resistance on anode side
of photodiode
Figure 4-6
Photocoupler input circuit
4-10
Chapter 4 Typical application circuits
3.2
3.2.1
Alarm output photocoupler
Photocoupler rating
A general-purpose photocoupler can be used. But a photocoupler of the following characteristics is
recommended:
• 100% < CTR < 300%
• Type containing one element
Example: TLP781-1-GR rank or TLP785-1-GR rank made by Toshiba
Furthermore, pay additional attention to safety standards such as UL and VDE.
In addition, the photocouplers indicated above are what we recommend, and they are not what we
guarantee upon verification of reliability, etc.
3.2.2
Input current limit resistance
A photocoupler input side LED current limit resistance is built in the IPM. RALM = 1.3 kΩ, and when a
current limit resistance is directly connected to Vcc, IF = about 10 mA flows in the state where Vcc = 15 V.
External connection of a current limit resistance is not required because of this reason.
If large current Iout > 10 mA is required on the photocoupler output side, however, it is necessary to
increase the photocoupler CTR value to the required level.
3.2.3
Wiring between photocoupler and IPM
Attention that is equivalent to what is stated in Section 3.1.3 is needed, because large dv/dt is applied
also to the alarming photocoupler.
4 Connector
Connectors that conform to the shape of control terminals of V-IPM are available on the market.
For P630: MA49-19S-2.54DSA and MA49-19S-2.54DSA (01) made by Hirose Electric
For P631: MDF7-25S-2.54DSA made by Hirose Electric
Furthermore, please contact the connector manufacturer for details of reliability and use of these
connectors.
In addition, the connectors indicated above are what we recommend, and they are not what we
guarantee upon verification of reliability, etc.
4-11
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Heat dissipation design
Table of Contents
Page
1
Method for selection of heat sink
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5-2
2
Important points for selection of a heat sink
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5-2
3
How to mount the IPM
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5-3
5-1
Chapter 5 Heat dissipation design
1 Method for selection of heat sink
• To safely operate the IGBT, it is necessary that junction temperature Tj will not exceed Tjmax. Carry out
thermal design having sufficient margins so that junction temperature Tj never exceeds Tjmax also on
occurrence of disorder such as overload.
• The risk of occurrence of chip thermal breakdown is involved, if the IGBT is operated at temperature of
Tjmax or greater.
Although the TjOH function works in the IPM when the IGBT chip temperature exceeds Tjmax, there is a
possibility where protection cannot be achieved if rapid temperature rise arises.
Pay attention also to the FWD, like the IGBT, so that Tjmax will not be exceeded.
• For selection of a heat sink, make sure to measure the temperature just below the center of the chip.
See the IPM delivery specification for the chip arrangement.
In addition, see the following materials regarding design in concrete.
[IGBT Module Application Manual RH984b]
• How to calculate the occurred loss
• How to select a heat sink
• How to mount IPM to a heat sink
• Troubleshooting
2 Important points for selection of a heat sink
Although a method for selection is described in IGBT Module Application Manual RH984b, pay attention
to the following points.
2.1
Flatness of heat sink surface
It is recommended that flatness of the heat sink surface 50 μm or less per 100 mm between screw
mounting points and that the surface roughness is 10 μm or less.
If the heat sink surface is recessed, increase of contact thermal resistance (Rth(c-f)) may result.
[Reason]
• Case of a negative value: A clearance is produced
Compound coated face
between the heat sink surface and the IPM, and
Component
the heat dissipation performance becomes worse
+
−
(contact thermal resistance Rth(c-f) increases).
100 mm
• Case of +50 μm or greater: The copper base of
Between screw mounting points
the IPM is deformed and there is a possibility
where the internal insulated board is cracked.
Figure 5-1
5-2
Flatness of heat sink surface
Chapter 5 Heat dissipation design
3 How to mount the IPM
3.1
How to mount the IPM to a heat sink
The thermal resistance varies depending on the IPM mounting position. Pay attention to the following
matters:
• Where one IPM is mounted to a heat sink, the thermal resistance is the smallest when the IPM is
mounted to the center of the heat sink.
• Where multiple IPMs are mounted to a heat sink, decide their mounting positions with the loss generated
by each IPM taken into account. Allocate a large occupying area to an IPM that generates a large loss.
3.2
Application of thermal grease
To reduce the contact thermal resistance, apply thermal grease to IPM to heat sink mounting surfaces.
Use of a stencil mask and use of a roller are available in general as methods for application of thermal
grease.
The purpose of use of thermal grease is to promote heat transmission to the heat sink, and it has thermal
capacity of itself. If its coating thickness is larger than the adequate thickness, therefore, heat dissipation to
the heat sink is obstructed and rise of the chip temperature will result. If the thermal grease coating
thickness is less than the adequate thickness, on the other hand, thermal grease non-junction areas may
be produced between the heat sink and the IPM, there is a possibility where the contact thermal resistance
increases. Thermal grease should be applied in an adequate thickness because of this reason.
If the thermal grease coating thickness is inadequate, heat dissipation to the heat sink becomes worse,
and there is a possibility where breakdown results in the worst case due to rise of the chip temperature in
excess of Tjmax.
Coating of thermal grease using a stencil mask that permits application in equal thickness to the back
face of the IPM is recommended because of this reason.
Figure 5-2 exhibits an outline of a thermal grease application method using a stencil mask. The basic
method is to apply thermal grease of specified weight to the metallic base face of the IPM using a stencil
mask. By then mounting the IPM coated with thermal grease to the heat sink by tightening screws to the
torque recommended for each product, it is possible to make the thermal grease thickness equal in general.
Stencil mask designs recommended by Fuji Electric can be provided in correspondence to the request from
each customer.
5-3
Chapter 5 Heat dissipation design
Figure 5-2
Outline of a thermal grease application method
5-4
Chapter 5 Heat dissipation design
The required thermal grease weight in case the thermal grease thickness is assumed to be equal can be
expressed by the following expression:
Thermal grease
thickness (μm)
Thermal grease weight (g) × 10−4
=
IPM base area (cm2) × Thermal grease density (g/cm3)
Calculate the thermal grease weight that corresponds to the required thermal grease thickness from this
expression, and apply such thermal grease to the module. It is recommended that the thickness (thermal
grease thickness) after spread of thermal grease is about 100 μm. In addition, as the optimum thermal
grease coating thickness varies by the characteristics of the used thermal grease and application method, it
is necessary to check these factors before use.
Table 5-1 exhibits back face base areas of IPMs.
Table 5-1
Back face base area of IPM
Package
Back face base
area (cm2)
P629
21.71
P626
22.77
P630
55.67
P631
141.24
Table 5-2 exhibits recommended thermal greases (typical).
Table 5-2
Typical thermal greases
Type
Manufacturer
G746
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
TG221
Nippon Data Material Co., Ltd.
SC102
Dow Corning Toray Co., Ltd.
YG6260
Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
P12
Wacker Chemie
HTC
ELECTROLUBE
The list of thermal greases shown here is based on the information available at the time of issue of this
Application Manual. Please contact these manufacturers for details of these thermal greases.
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Chapter 5 Heat dissipation design
3.4
Screw tightening
Figure 5-3 exhibits how to tighten screws for mounting an IPM. Tighten each screw to the specified
tightening torque.
The specified tightening torque is described in the specification. If the screw tightening torque is
insufficient, there is a possibility where the contact thermal resistance increases and screws become loose
during operation. If the tightening torque is excessive, on the other hand, case breakage may arise.
Extruding
direction
押し出し方向
Heat
sink
ﾋｰﾄｼﾝｸ
①
Screw
ネジ位置
positions
②
Module
ﾓｼﾞｭｰﾙ
Torque
Order
1st time (temporary tightening)
1/3 of specified torque
(1) → (2)
2nd time (permanent tightening)
Specified torque
(2) → (1)
(1) Case of IPM of 2-point mounting type
Extruding
direction
押し出し方向
ﾋｰﾄｼﾝｸ
Heat
sink
①
③
Screw
ネジ位置
positions
④
ﾓｼﾞｭｰﾙ
Module
②
Torque
Order
1st time (temporary tightening)
1/3 of specified torque
(1) → (2) → (3) → (4)
2nd time (permanent tightening)
Specified torque
(4) → (3) → (2) → (1)
(2) Case of IPM of 4-point mounting type
Figure 5-3
IPM mounting method
5-6
Chapter 5 Heat dissipation design
3.5
IPM mounting direction
In case of mounting of an IPM to a heat sink produced using an extruding die, it is recommended that the
IPM is mounted in parallel to the heat sink extruding direction as shown in Figure 5-3. This is for reducing
the influence of heat sink deformation.
3.6
Verification of chip temperature
After a heat sink was selected and the IPM mounting position was decided, measure the temperature at
various points and check chip junction temperature (Tj).
Figure 5-4 exhibits a typical method for accurate measurement of case temperature (Tc). See the chip
coordinates described in the specification and measure the temperature just below the chip.
Verify if the chip junction temperature is Tjmax or less and if heat dissipation design takes the assumed
device service life into account.
Groove machining
Chip
Tc (just below the chip)
Base
Compound
Thermocouple
Heat sink
Tf (just below the chip)
Figure 5-4
Measuring the case temperature
5-7
– Chapter 6 –
Precautions for use
Table of Contents
Page
1
Main power supply
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6-2
2
Control power supply
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6-3
3
Protective functions
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6-4
4
Power Cycling Capability
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6-5
5
Others
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6-6
6-1
Chapter 6 Precautions for use
1 Main power supply
1.1
Voltage range
• The main power supply voltage should never exceed the absolute maximum rated voltage (600 V-series
= 600 V, 1200 V-series = 1200 V) between every collector and emitter main terminals (= VCES).
• In order than the maximum surge voltage at the time of switching will not exceed the rated voltage
between all terminals, make the lengths of wiring connection between the IPM and its built-in products
short, and connect a snubber capacitor at a point nearest to terminals P and N.
Between all terminals means the following:
P629, P626, P630 (6in1): [P-(U, V, W), (U, V, W)-N]
P630 (7in1): [P-(U, V, W, B), (U, V, W, B)-N]
P631 (6in1): [P1-(U, V, W), P2-(U, V, W), (U, V, W)-N1, (U, V, W)-N2]
P631 (7in1): [P1-(U, V, W, B), P2-(U, V, W, B), (U, V, W, B)-N1, (U, V, W, B)-N2]
• In case of P631, connect the main power supply between P1 and N1 or between P2 and N2.
Cross-multiply connection such as between P1 and N2 and between P2 and N1 should not be made
because malfunction may result.
It is effective for surge voltage reduction, if snubber capacitors are mounted on both sides, that is, one
between P1 and N1 and one between P2 and N2.
1.2
Exogenous noise
• Although countermeasures against exogenous noise are taken in the IPM, there is a possibility where
malfunction and breakdown are triggered by exogenous noise depending on the noise kind and intensity.
It is necessary to take sufficient countermeasures against noise applied to the IPM.
1.2.1 Noise from outside of the device
• Take countermeasures such as provision of a noise filter along the AC line and strengthening of
insulating grounding.
• Add a capacitor of 100 pF or less between signal input and signal GND of every phase, if necessary.
• Connect a grounding capacitor of about 4700 pF between each wire of 3 phases of AC input and ground,
for preventing entry of noise through the AC line.
• Apply countermeasures such as provision of an arrester against lightning surge.
1.2.2 Noise from inside of the device
• Outside of rectifier: Apply countermeasures identical to those described in Section 1.2.1.
• Inside of rectifier: Add snubber capacitors or similar to the PN line. (Particularly in case multiple inverters
are connected to one rectifying converter)
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Chapter 6 Precautions for use
1.2.3 Noise from output terminals
• Apply countermeasures outside of the device so as not to allow entry of contactor switching surge and
others.
2 Control power supply
2.1
Voltage range
• The control power supply voltage range including ripple should not exceed the standard.
Control power
supply voltage
(Vcc) [V]
IPM operation
0 ≤ Vcc ≤ 5.0
Control IC does not normally operate, and gate output to IGBT becomes unstable.
However, even if Vcc of 5 V or less is directly applied to IGBT, IGBT cannot be ON
because it is less than IGBT gate threshold Vth.
Control power supply voltage drop protection does not work, and no alarm is output.
Control IC operates.
IGBT is fixed in OFF by an action of control power supply voltage drop protection.
5.0 < Vcc ≤ 11.0
An alarm is output because of an action of control power supply voltage drop
protection.
There are two cases; one is where control power supply voltage drop protection is
acting, and another is where control power supply voltage drop protection is not
acting.
(1) Where control power supply voltage drop protection is acting:
11.0 < Vcc ≤ 12.5
IGBT does not operate, and an alarm is output.
(2) Where control power supply voltage drop protection is not acting:
The operation of IGBT follows the signal input to the IPM.
No alarm is output.
Control power supply voltage drop protection does not act.
The operation of IGBT follows the signal input to the IPM, but there is such a trend
12.5 < Vcc < 13.5 that the loss increases and the noise decreases. As protection characteristics are
shifted, protective functions are insufficient and there are cases where chip
breakdown arises.
13.5 ≤ Vcc ≤ 16.5
16.5 < Vcc ≤ 20
Acting
(1) Acting
Cancelled
(2)
or
before
action
Hi
−
Lo
−
Hi
OFF
Lo
OFF
Hi
OFF
Lo
OFF
Hi
OFF
Lo
ON
Hi
OFF
Lo
ON
Hi
OFF
Lo
ON
Hi
OFF
Lo
ON
−
−
Cancelled
Cancelled
The operation of IGBT follows the signal input to the IPM, but there is such a trend
that losses increase and noise decreases. As protection characteristics are shifted,
protective functions are insufficient and there are cases where chip breakdown
arises.
Cancelled
−
Voltage ripple
• Recommended voltage range 13.5 to 16.5 V is the range that includes valve ripple of Vcc.
Be careful to sufficiently lower the voltage ripple in the design of the control power supply.
6-3
IGBT
operation
−
This is the recommended voltage range. The drive circuit is operating in stability.
The operation of IGBT follows the signal input to the IPM.
If the control power supply voltage is less than 0V (bias) or exceeds 20 V, there is a
Vcc < 0, 20 < Vcc possibility where the drive circuit and main chip are broken. Never impress a control
power supply voltage of such a level.
2.2
Control power
supply voltage IPM input
drop
signal
protection
voltage
(UV)
−
Chapter 6 Precautions for use
Furthermore, also be careful to sufficiently lower the noise that is superposed on the power supply.
If a control power supply voltage that is beyond the recommended voltage range is impressed, there is a
possibility where malfunction or breakdown arises to the IPM.
• Design the control power supply so that dv/dt will not exceed 5 V/μs.
Furthermore, it is recommended that variation of the power supply voltage does not exceed ±10%.
2.3
Power supply rise/fall sequence
• Confirm that Vcc has entered the recommended voltage range, before impression of main power supply
(P-N voltage).
Vcc fall should occur later than falling of main power supply.
If main power supply is impressed before the voltage rises to the recommended voltage range or if main
power supply is remaining, there is a possibility where malfunction occurs due to exogenous noise, and
chip breakdown may arise in the worst case.
2.4
Alarming at the time of power supply rise and fall
• An alarm (typ = 4 ms) is output at a voltage of UV protected operation level at the occasion of power
supply rise.
The alarm signal is reset typ = 4 ms later. But no input signal is accepted unless the protected operation
cancel conditions are satisfied. An input signal is accepted only when all the protected operation cancel
conditions (dissolving of protection factor, elapse of tALM, and input signal OFF) are satisfied. Take
measures on the drive circuit side so as to permit entry of an input signal after cancellation of the alarm.
• An alarm is also output at the occasion of power supply fall. Take measures in the same manner.
• See [5 Timing chart] of Chapter 3 for the timing chart.
2.5
Notes for the design of control circuit
• Provide a sufficient margin in the design, with the drive circuit consumption current specification (Icc)
taken into account.
• Minimize the length of the wiring between the photocoupler and the IPM, and adopt such a pattern layout
that the floating capacitance on the primary side and secondary side of the photocoupler is small.
• Mount a capacitor in proximity between Vcc and GND of the high-speed photocoupler.
• Use a high-speed photocoupler of tpHL, tpLH ≤ 0.8 µs and of high CMR type.
• Use a low-speed photocoupler of CTR ≥ 100％ in the alarm output circuit.
• Use four insulated power supply units as control power supply Vcc.
Furthermore, provide a design that suppresses transient voltage variation by mounting in proximity a
capacitor of good frequency characteristics to each control power supply terminal.
• If a capacitor is connected between an input terminal and GND, the response time against a
photocoupler primary side input signal becomes long. Be careful.
• Provide a sufficient margin in the design of photocoupler primary side current IF, with the CTR of the used
6-4
Chapter 6 Precautions for use
photocoupler taken into account. To reduce the influence of noise, lower the impedance by setting the
pull-up resistance on the photocoupler secondary side as low as possible.
As described in [Chapter 4 Typical application circuits], it is necessary to decide the IF on the
photocoupler primary side so as to permit feed of current that combines current IR, which flows through
the pull-up resistance, with constant current Iin to the photocoupler secondary side. If the IF is insufficient,
there is a possibility where malfunction arises on the secondary side.
However, a photocoupler involves a service life. It therefore necessary to also consider the service life in
the selection of the primary side limit resistance.
3 Protective functions
• Whether an alarm output is produced or not varies depending on the package. Check protective functions
of your IPM by referring to [1 List of functions] of Chapter 3.
3.1
3.1.1
Protected operation in general
Range of protection
• The protective functions of the IPM deal with non-repeated disorder phenomena. Avoid use of the IPM in
such a manner that its protected operation works repeatedly.
• Overcurrent and short-circuit protections are guaranteed in the ranges of Control power supply voltage
13.5 to 16.5 V and Main power supply voltage 200 to 400 V (600 V-series) or 400 to 800 V
(1200 V-series).
3.1.2
Action on occurrence of alarm output
• When an alarm is output, stop the device by immediately stopping the input signal to the IPM.
• The IPM protective functions protect the IPM against disorder phenomena, but they are not capable of
eliminating causes for disorder. It is a job of the customer to eliminate the cause for the disorder after
device stop, before device reboot.
• When disorder is detected in the upper arm, the output from the IGBT of the detected phase only is
turned off and the detected arm produces an alarm output (excluding P629). Switching of other phases is
permitted at this time. When disorder is detected in the lower arm, on the other hand, all the IGBTs of the
lower arm (+ brake unit) are turned off and an alarm is output from the lower arm regardless of the phase
that produced an alarm output. Switching of all phases of the upper arm is permitted at this time.
3.2
3.2.1
Precautions for protected operation
Overcurrent (OC)
• When overcurrent continues in excess of the dead time, about 5 µs (tdOC), it is judged as being in the OC
status, soft shutoff is applied to the IGBT and an alarm is output.
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Chapter 6 Precautions for use
If overcurrent was eliminated during the tdOC period, therefore, OC does not work but ordinary (hard)
shutoff is applied to the IGBT.
• P629 does not produce an alarm output because no alarm control pin is located in the upper arm. But OC
does work and soft shutoff is applied to the IGBT.
3.2.2
Short-circuit (SC)
• When short-circuit current continues in excess of the dead time, about 2 µs (tdsc), it is judged as being in
the SC status, soft shutoff is applied to the IGBT and an alarm is output.
If short-circuit current was not eliminated during the tdsc period, therefore, SC does not work but ordinary
(hard) shutoff is applied to the IGBT.
• P629 does not produce an alarm output because no alarm control pin is located in the upper arm. But SC
does work and soft shutoff is applied to the IGBT.
3.2.3 Ground short circuit
• When overcurrent flows to the IGBT of the lower arm in excess of dead time (tdOC, tdsc) due to ground
short circuit, protected operation is implemented by OC (SC) and an alarm is output from every one of all
the IPMs.
• When overcurrent flows to the IGBT of the upper arm in excess of dead time (tdOC, tdsc) due to ground
short circuit, protected operation is implemented by OC (SC). But the alarm output varies by the package.
P629: Protection is made by OC (SC) of the upper arm. But no alarm output is produced.
P626, P630, P631: Protection is made by OC (SC) of the upper arm, and an alarm output is produced.
3.2.4
Booting in load short-circuit or ground short circuit status
• OC or SC involves dead time (tdOC or tdsc), and protected operation is not implemented with input signal
pulse width of dead time or less. Particularly in case the IMP is booted in the load short-circuit status,
short-circuit continuously occurs if the input signal pulse width is dead time or less for a long time (tens of
ms), and the chip temperature rapidly rises because of this reason. In this case, chip overheat protection
(TjOH) works in a usual case against rise of the chip temperature. But since TjOH also involves a lag of
about 1ms, there is a possibility where protected operation fails to make and chip breakdown occurs
depending on the situation of chip temperature rise.
3.3
Chip overheat protection
• Chip overheat protection (TjOH) is built in every IGBT including brake unit. TjOH works when a chip is
abnormally heated up. Since the V-IPM is not equipped with case overheat protection, no protection is
made if abnormal rise of the case temperature arises in the state where the chip temperature is TjOH or
less. It is a job of the customer to mount protective functions as required.
3.4
Protection of FWD
6-6
Chapter 6 Precautions for use
• FWD is not equipped with protective functions (overcurrent, overheat protection).
4 Power Cycling Capability
• The service life of semiconductor products is not permanent. Thermal fatigue service life caused by
temperature rise/drop due to self-heating in particular needs attention. If temperature rise and drop arises
continuously, reduce the temperature variation width.
• The thermal fatigue service life caused by temperature change is called Power Cycling Capability
(tolerance), and is of two patterns indicated below:
(1) ΔTj power cycle tolerance: Service life caused by chip temperature change that arises in a relatively
short period (service life caused mainly by deterioration of wire junction on the chip surface)
See MT5Z02525 (P629, P626, P630, P631) for ΔTj Power Cycling Capability curves.
(2) ΔTc power cycle tolerance: Service life caused by base temperature change that arises in a relatively
long period (service life caused mainly by deterioration of solder junction used for joining insulated
board DCB to copper base)
See MT5Z02509 (P629, P626, P630) and MT5Z02569 (P631) for ΔTc Power Cycling Capability
curves.
• Read [Chapter 11 Reliability of power modules] of Fuji IGBT Module Application Manual (RH984b) in
addition.
5 Others
5.1
Precautions for use and for mounting to a device
(1) Read the IPM delivery specification in addition to this Manual, for use of the IPM and for mounting of
the IPM to a device.
(2) Make sure to mount a fuse or circuit breaker of an adequate capacity between the commercial power
supply and this product for preventing secondary breakdown, with a case where chip breakdown
arises due to a contingency taken into account.
(3) At the occasion of review of the chip duty during usual turn-off operation, confirm that motion
trajectories of turn-off voltage and current satisfy the RBSOA specification.
(4) Fully understand the product working environment and check if the reliability life of the product is
satisfactory, before application of this product. If the product is used beyond the reliability life, there is a
possibility where chip breakdown arises before the targeted service life of the device.
(5) Reduce the contact thermal resistance between the IPM and the heat sink by applying thermal
compound or similar. (See Chapter 5, Section 3.)
(6) Pay attention to the screw length. The package may be broken, if a screw of length that is longer than
6-7
Chapter 6 Precautions for use
the screw hole depth is used. (See Chapter 1, Section 6.)
(7) Observe the range specified in the specification for IPM tightening torque and heat sink flatness.
Erroneous handling may lead to occurrence of insulation breakdown. (See Chapter 5, Section 2.)
(8) Be careful not to allow application of load to the IPM.
Pay particular attention not to bend control terminals.
(9) Do not apply reflow soldering to main terminals or control terminals. In addition, be careful so that heat,
flux and cleaning solution used for soldering of other products will not affect the IPM.
(10) Avoid a place where corrosive gases are generated and a place of excessive dust.
(11) Be careful so as not to allow application of static electricity to main terminals and control terminals.
(12) Confirm that Vcc is 0V, before mounting/dismounting of control circuits to/from the IPM.
(13) Do not make the following connections outside of the IPM:
Control terminal GNDU to Main terminal U
Control terminal GNDV to Main terminal V
Control terminal GNDW to Main terminal W
Control terminal GND to Main terminal N (N1, N2 in case of P631)
Malfunction may result otherwise.
(14) If the IPM is used in single phase or if the brake built in the IPM is not used, supply control power also
to unused phases, and pull up both of input terminal (VIN) and alarm output (ALM) to Vcc. The alarm
output status is produced, if the control power is risen in the state where input terminal (VIN) is open.
(15) Pull-up to each control power supply Vcc is required, if the alarm is not used.
(16) Regarding the alarm factor identification function, the alarm signal width that is output from the IPM is
indicated. It is necessary to design the alarm output time on alarming photocoupler secondary side
with photocoupler lag time, peripheral circuits and others taken into account.
(17) IPMs cannot be used in a state of parallel connection. Each individual IPM incorporates its own drive
and protection circuits, and if multiple IPMs are run in parallel, there is a possibility where breakdown of
a specific IPM arises due to current concentration to the pertinent IPM because of staggering of
switching time and of protection timing.
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Troubleshooting
Table of Contents
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Troubleshooting
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2
Failure factor analysis charts
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Alarm factor tree analysis chart
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
1 Troubleshooting
An IPM incorporates various protective functions (such as overcurrent protective function and overheat
protective function) unlike a standard module, its breakdown hardly arises on occurrence of disorder.
However, its breakdown may arise depending on the disorder mode. If breakdown arises, it is necessary to
take countermeasures upon clarification of the situation and cause for occurrence.
Charts for failure tree analysis related to breakdown are shown in Section 2. Carry out investigation of
breakdown factors by using these charts. (For judgment of element failure, see [Chapter 4, Section 2 IGBT
test procedures] of IGBT Module Application Manual (RH984b).)
Furthermore, when an alarm is output from the IPM, investigate the factor by reference to the alarm factor
analysis chart shown in Figure 7-2.
2 Failure factor analysis charts
IPM breakdown
IGBT breakdown
Deviation from
RBSOA specification
A
Gate overvoltage
B
Excessive junction temperature rise
C
FWD breakdown
D
Control circuit
breakdown
E
Reliability
breakdown
F
Figure 7-1 (a)
IPM failure tree analysis chart
(Codes A to F are linked with those indicated in separate FTA pages.)
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
A
[Estimated point of
disorder]
Deviation from RBSOA specification
Excessive
breaking current
Overvoltage
Excessive turn-off
current
Short-circuit between
upper and lower arms
Control PCB disorder
Insufficient dead time
Control PCB disorder
Output short-circuit
Load disorder
Ground short circuit
Load disorder
Excessive power
supply voltage
Input voltage disorder
Motor regenerative
running
Regeneration circuit
disorder
Overvoltage protection
malfunction
Control PCB disorder
Insufficient snubber
discharge
Snubber circuit
disorder
Snubber resistance
open circuit
Turn-off action at the
time of short-circuit
Gate drive circuit
disorder
Control PCB disorder
Excessive surge voltage
at the time of reverse
recovery (FWD)
Figure 7-1 (b)
B
Input signal circuit
malfunction
D
Mode A: Deviation from RBSOA specification
[Estimated point of
disorder]
Gate overvoltage
Control power
supply overvoltage
Excessive power supply
voltage
Power supply wiring
disorder
Capacitor disorder
Spike voltage
Figure 7-1 (c)
Control power supply
circuit disorder
Mode B: Gate overvoltage
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C
[Estimated point of
disorder]
Excessive junction temperature rise (rapid temperature rise)
Increased steady-state
loss
Increased saturated
voltage VCE (sat)
Increased collector
current
Gate drive circuit disorder
Insufficient control power
supply voltage
Control power supply circuit
disorder
Short-circuit of upper and
lower arms (repeated shortcircuit current)
Overcurrent
Input signal circuit
malfunction
Control PCB disorder
Insufficient dead time
Control PCB disorder
Output short-circuit (repeated
short-circuit current)
Load disorder
Ground short circuit (repeated
short-circuit current)
Load disorder
Overload
Control PCB disorder
Load disorder
Increased switching
loss
Increased switching
count
Increased carrier frequency
Control PCB disorder
Input signal
malfunction
(oscillation)
Control PCB disorder
Input circuit disorder
Increased
turn-on loss
Increased
turn-on time
Insufficient control
power supply voltage
Excessive turnon current
Increased
turn-off loss
Short-circuit between
upper and lower arms
Input circuit disorder
Insufficient
dead time
Excessive surge
voltage
Snubber circuit disorder
Short-circuit between
upper and lower arms
Excessive turnoff current
Input signal
circuit
malfunction
Insufficient
dead time
Increased contact
thermal resistance
Insufficient
element
tightening force
Control PCB disorder
Faulty fin warpage
Insufficient thermal compound weight
Dropped cooling
capacity
Clogged heat sink
Dropped or stopped cooling
fan revolution
Abnormal rise of
ambient
temperature
Figure 7-1 (d)
Control PCB disorder
Insufficient tightening torque
Excessive fin
warpage
Case temperature
rise
Control PCB disorder
Stack local overheating
Mode C: Excessive junction temperature rise
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Insufficient compound weight
adjustment
Faulty anti-dust measures
Cooling fan disorder
Cooling system disorder
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
D
[Estimated point of
disorder]
FWD breakdown
Excessive junction
temperature rise
Increased steady-state
loss
Overload
Dropped power factor
Load disorder
Control PCB disorder
Increased switching loss
Increased
switching count
Input signal malfunction
Control PCB disorder
Input signal circuit disorder
Increased carrier frequency
Increased contact thermal
resistance
Case temperature rise
Insufficient element
tightening force
Insufficient tightening torque
Excessive fin warpage
Faulty fin warpage
Insufficient thermal
compound weight
Insufficient compound weight
adjustment
Dropped cooling
capacity
Clogged heat sink
Dropped or stopped cooling
fan revolution
Overvoltage
Excessive surge voltage
at the time of reverse
recovery
Abnormal rise of
ambient
temperature
Stack local overheating
Faulty anti-dust measures
Cooling fan disorder
Cooling system disorder
Snubber circuit disorder
Increased di/dt at the time
of turn-on
Increased control power
supply voltage
Control power supply circuit
disorder
Minor pulse reverse
recovery phenomenon
Gate signal cracking caused
by noise or similar
Control power supply circuit
disorder
Control PCB disorder
Excessive surge voltage at
the time of IGBT turn-off
Overcurrent
Control PCB disorder
A
Excessive charge current at the time of
application to converter unit
Figure 7-1 (e)
Charging circuit disorder
Mode D: FWD breakdown
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
E
[Estimated point of
disorder]
Control circuit breakdown
Overvoltage
Control power supply circuit
disorder
Excessive control
power supply voltage
Spike voltage
Power supply instability
Capacitor disorder
Excessive power supply wiring
length
ON/OFF of control voltage
impression
External noise
Excessive minus
voltage
Capacitor disorder
External noise
Excessive input unit
voltage
Control circuit disorder
Excessive static
electricity
Figure 7-1 (f)
Insufficient static electricity
measures
Mode E: Control circuit breakdown
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
F
[Estimated point of
disorder]
Breakdown related to reliability and product handling
Breakdown caused by
erroneous handling
External force, load
Excessive loading during product storage
Loading conditions
Excessive stress applied to terminals and
case at the time of IPM mounting
Mounting work
Excessive stress applied to terminals and
case at the time of IPM dismounting
Forceful dismounting
Excessive screw length used for main
terminals
Screw length
Excessive tightening
torque
Torque applied to mounting
portion
Torque applied to terminal
portion
Insufficient main
terminal tightening
torque
Excessive contact resistance
Main terminal screw
tightening
Excessive vibration during
transportation (products, devices)
Conditions for transportation
Inferior fixing of components at
the time of product mounting
Product mounting conditions
Impact
Falling, impact, etc. during
transportation
Conditions for transportation
Heat resistance of
soldered terminals
Excessive heating during
terminal soldering
Conditions for assembly
during product mounting
Storage in inferior
environment
Storage in corrosive gas
atmosphere
Conditions for storage
Vibration
Storage in condensable
environment
Storage in dusty environment
Reliability (service
life) breakdown
*
For results of
reliability tests
conducted by Fuji
Electric, see the
specification or
reliability test report.
Storage in high temperature conditions
(shelving under high temperature)
Long-term storage in high
temperature conditions
Storage in low temperature conditions
(shelving under low temperature)
Long-term storage in low
temperature conditions
Storage in high temperature and high
humidity conditions (shelving under
high temperature and high humidity)
Long-term storage in high temperature
and high humidity conditions
Thermal stress fatigue generated by repeating of gradual up-down of
product temperature (temperature cycle, ∆Tc power cycle)
Conditions for storage
Matching of applied
conditions with product
service life
Thermal stress breakdown generated by rapid rise or fall of product
temperature (thermal impact)
Thermal stress fatigue breakdown to product internal wiring, etc. generated by changes in
semiconductor chip temperature caused by rapid load change (∆Tc power cycle)
Figure 7-1 (g)
Long-time voltage impression (high humidity impression
(between C-E and between G-E)) in high temperature
conditions
Long-term use in high
temperature conditions
Long-time voltage impression (high humidity and high
humidity impression (THB)) in high temperature and high
humidity conditions
Long-term use in high temperature and
high humidity conditions
Use in corrosive gas atmosphere
Long-term use in atmosphere of
hydrogen sulfide or similar
Mode F: Breakdown related to reliability and product handling
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
3 Alarm factor tree analysis chart
When an alarm stop occurs to a device that mounts an IPM, carry out investigation to make distinction
between the case where the alarm was output from the IPM and the case where the alarm occurred in the
device control circuit (other than IPM) first of all.
If it is an alarm from the IPM, then identify the factor in accordance with the factor tree analysis chart
indicated below. V-IPM in particular is capable of identifying, by checking the alarm width, which protective
function has worked. Therefore, you can shorten the factor analysis time if you carry out factor analysis
upon checking the alarm width.
In addition, the alarm output voltage can be easily measured by checking the IPM alarm terminal voltage
in the state where a 1.3 KΩ resistance is inserted between the IPM alarm terminal and alarming photodiode
cathode.
Phenomenon
Alarm factor and method for identification
Occurrence of an IPM alarm
Normal
alarm
Overcurrent
tALM Typ = 2 ms
Low control power
supply voltage
tALM Typ = 4 ms
The collector current is detected by checking the current that flows to the current sense
IGBT that is built in every IGBT chip.
The IGBT is OFF for protection, if the overcurrent trip level was continuously exceeded for
about 5 μs.
[Method for identification of alarm factor]
• Observe the alarm and output current (U, V, W) using an oscilloscope.
• Observe the alarm and DC input current (P, N) using an oscilloscope.
• Observe the change in the current 5μs before occurrence of alarm output.
• Where a CT or similar is used for current detection, check the trip level and point of
detection.
The IGBT is OFF for protection, if control power supply voltage Vcc was of undervoltage trip
level or less continuously for 20 μs.
[Method for identification of alarm factor]
• Observe the alarm and Vcc using an oscilloscope.
• Observe the change in the current 20 μs before occurrence of alarm output.
Chip overheat
tALM Typ = 8 ms
The chip temperature is detected by the temperature detection element (diode) that is built
in every IGBT chip.
The IGBT is OFF for protection, if the TjOH trip level was exceeded continuously for 1 ms.
[Method for identification of alarm factor]
• Measure control power supply voltage Vcc, DC input voltage Vdc and output current Io.
• Measure case temperature Tc just below the chip, calculate ∆Tj-c and estimate the value
of Tj.
• Check the IPM mounting method.
(Fin flatness, thermal compound, etc.)
Erroneous alarm
Unstable tALM
If control power supply voltage Vcc exceeds absolute maximum rating, which is 20 V, or if
excessive dv/dt or ripple was impressed, there is a possibility where the drive IC is broken
and an erroneous alarm is output.
Furthermore, also in case noise current flows to the IPM control circuit, there is a possibility
where the IC voltage becomes unstable and an erroneous alarm is output.
[Method for identification of alarm factor]
• A short-pulse alarm of an μs is produced.
• Observe the Vcc waveform using an oscilloscope while the motor is running.
It is desirable that the point of observation is located nearest to an IPM control terminal.
• Confirm that Vcc < 20 V, dv/dt ≤ 5 V/μs, ripple voltage ≤ ±10% (with every one of four
power
supply unit).
• Confirm that no external wiring connection is made between IPM control GND and main
terminal GND. If wiring is made, noise current flows through IPM control circuit.
• If the drive IC was broken, there is a large possibility where the value Icc rises to an
abnormal level.
Example: It is abnormal, if Iccp ≥ 10 mA, Iccn ≥ 20 mA, and @Vin = OFF.
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