Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. Announces New High Voltage IGBT Module Minimize Design Space

Worcester, MA ¨C January 24, 2008 ¡ª Allegro® introduces a new series in their Inverter Power Module (IPM) product line. Allegro¡¯s SLA6800MP and SMA6800MP series has an 85 to 253 VAC input voltage, and a 1.5 to 3 A output current. These ICs can withstand voltages of up to 500 V (MOSFET breakdown voltage) and 600 V (IGBT breakdown voltage), providing a robust IPM for optimally controlling three-phase motor inverters used to drive motors of residential and commercial appliances. This product line was developed to address a market need toward energy-efficient technologies designed for small power applications such as dishwasher pumps and small compressors.
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The SLA6800MP and SMA6800MP series employs a new, small-footprint SIP power package. The IC itself consists of the necessary power elements, six MOSFETS or six IGBTs and two pre-drive ICs needed to configure the main circuit of the inverter. This enables the main circuit to be configured with fewer external components.

This new series includes various built-in functions and protections. In addition to the over-current or over-temperature detection input, these devices feature a built-in protection circuit for controlling the power supply voltage drop and fault signal output during the protection circuit operation. They also feature a CMOS compatible input of 5 V.

About Allegro

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. is a leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing high-performance power integrated circuits and integrated Hall-effect magnetic sensors. Allegro¡¯s innovative solutions serve high-growth applications within the automotive, communications, computer/office automation, consumer and industrial markets. Allegro is headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts (USA) with design and applications centers located in North and South America, Asia, and Europe. Further information about Allegro can be found at www.allegromicro.com.

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