PSS15S92F6-AG 600V 15A IPM AC Inverter Driver IC

PSS15S92F6-AG 600V 15A IPM AC Inverter Driver IC is a high-performance Dual-In-Line Package Intelligent Power Module (DIPIPM) designed for driving three-phase AC brushless motors efficiently. This power module integrates six optimized low-loss 7th generation IGBTs and high-voltage driver ICs inside a compact, fully isolated transfer-molded structure. Consequently, it significantly simplifies the inverter power stage design while reducing circuit board footprint in modern industrial drive systems. Furthermore, built-in protection logic guards the module against short circuits, supply undervoltage, and over-temperature fault conditions. Therefore, engineers can implement compact, highly reliable motor vector control setups across various variable-frequency appliance applications.

Key Features:

• Integrated 3-Phase Inverter Bridge: Combines six 600V, 15A IGBT switches with anti-parallel freewheeling diodes to simplify 3-phase AC motor control circuits.
• High-Voltage Gate Drive Circuitry: Features built-in high-side level shifting and gate drive logic that eliminates the need for complex external optocouplers.
• Comprehensive Protection Logic: Incorporates control supply undervoltage lock-out (UVLO) and short-circuit protection via an external current shunt resistor connection.
• Fully Isolated Package: Offers a 1500 Vrms minimum isolation voltage between the internal silicon chips and the external heatsink mounting surface.
• Direct MCU Interfacing: Accepts active-low 3.3V and 5V logic inputs to allow seamless connection with standard microcontrollers and DSPs.

Technical Specifications:

• Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCES): 600 V
• Continuous DC Collector Current (IC): 15 A (at TC = 25°C)
• Control Supply Voltage (VD): 13.5 V to 16.5 V (Nominal 15 V)
• Isolation Voltage (Viso): 1500 Vrms (AC 1 minute, 60 Hz, dry line to pins)
• PWM Switching Frequency (fPWM): Up to 20 kHz
• Operating Junction Temperature (Tj): -30°C to ±125°C
• Fault Output Current (FO): Active-low output signal for system fault reporting

Mechanical Specifications:

• Package Type: Dual-In-Line Intelligent Power Module (Super Mini DIPIPM)
• Enclosure Material: Flame-retardant epoxy transfer-molding compound
• Pin Count: 25-pin dual inline leadframe configuration
• Mounting Style: Through-hole PCB mounting with heatsink screw attachment holes

Dimensions:

• Body Length: ≈ 38.0 mm
• Body Width: ≈ 24.0 mm
• Body Height: ≈ 3.7 mm
• Lead Pitch: ≈ 1.778 mm
• Total Weight: ≈ 8.5 g

Pinout and Wiring:

• P: Positive DC-bus input voltage connection.
• U, V, W: Three-phase AC inverter output terminals connected directly to the motor windings.
• NU, NV, NW: Low-side IGBT emitter terminals for individual or combined phase current sensing shunt connection.
• VUFB, VVFB, VWFB: High-side floating control supply bootstrap capacitor connection pins.
• INUP, INVP, INWP: Active-low PWM logic control input pins for the high-side IGBT switches.
• INUN, INVN, INWN: Active-low PWM logic control input pins for the low-side IGBT switches.
• CIN: External current sense feedback input pin for short-circuit protection triggering.
• VFO: Fault output signal pin that indicates system trip condition to the host microcontroller.
• Note: However, you must mount an adequately sized external aluminum heatsink with thermal grease to maintain junction temperatures below maximum ratings.

Datasheet Reference:

• Download PSS15S92F6-AG Datasheet

Commonly Used in:

• Variable Frequency Drives: Driving low-power AC induction motors and permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM).
• Home Appliances: Controlling inverter compressors and fan motors in air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines.
• HVAC Systems: Regulating brushless DC motor speed in HVAC pump and ventilation blower assemblies.

Applications:

• Inverter Air Conditioner Compressor Drive: Modulating compressor speed to achieve high energy efficiency ratings.
• Washing Machine Motor Control: Managing direct-drive drum rotation speed and direction control during washing and spin cycles.
• Industrial Fan Controllers: Regulating 3-phase air blower speeds in automated climate control setups.

Equivalent Models:

• PSS10S92F6-AG: Lower current 10A rating variant in the same Super Mini DIPIPM package footprint.
• PSS20S92F6-AG: Higher power 20A version offering extended current capability for larger motor loads.
• PS21963-4: Older generation Mitsubishi DIPIPM module with similar 600V 15A rating capabilities, although pin layout differs slightly.

Package Includes:

• 1 x PSS15S92F6-AG 600V 15A IPM AC Inverter Driver IC