Mitsubishi Electric readies super-mini DIPIPM

Mitsubishi Electric has recently announced that it will launch a transfer-mould-type, super-mini dual inline package intelligent power module (DIPIPM) primarily used for inverter drive systems of small-capacity motors in refrigerators and other consumer appliances. The module uses a metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) switching device featuring low power-on voltage in low current regions.

Mitsubishi's latest product features reduced power consumption in small-capacity inverter systems, a high reliability through high-heat dissipation structure and cost reduction and miniaturisation of final product.

In 1997, Mitsubishi Electric first commercialized its DIPIPM transfer-mould-type intelligent power module, which has contributed greatly to miniaturisation and energy-savings in inverter systems. The technology has gained increased importance because annual power consumption has become an important index of energy-saving performance in consumer appliances, such as refrigerators. Needs are increasing for reducing loss in rated power, and also in low current regions where a high percentage of power use is concentrated.

With optimised low-loss-drive ICs and a high-heat dissipation design, the module will help to reduce power consumption, advance miniaturisation and lower the cost of inverter systems for small-capacity motor drive applications.

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