Montreal, Canada – Future Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components, releases its industry-leading tech newsletter, THE EDGE, twice a month. The Power Integrations BridgeSwitch family of integrated half-bridges was featured in the most recent edition.
The Power Integrations BridgeSwitch family of integrated half-bridges dramatically enhances the development and production of high-voltage inverter-driven one or three-phase PM or BLDC motor drives.
These half-bridges incorporate two high-voltage N-channel power FREDFETs with low and high-side drivers in a single small-outline package. The internal power FREDFETs offer ultra-soft and ultrafast diodes ideally suited for hard-switched inverter drives. Both drivers are self-supplied eliminating the need for an external auxiliary power supply.
BridgeSwitch provides a unique instantaneous phase current output signal simplifying implementation of sensor-less control schemes. The low-profile, compact footprint surface mount package offers extended creepage distances and allows heat sinking of both power FREDFETs through the printed circuit board. BridgeSwitch also offers internal fault protection functions and external system-level monitoring. The bi-directional bussed single wire status interface reports observed status changes.
Features of the Power Integrations BridgeSwitch include a status interface, enhanced safety and reliability features, and the highest performance and design flexibility. Applications include one or three-phase high-voltage PM and BLDC motor drives, up to 400W typical inverter output power, appliances including dishwashers and refrigerators, condenser fans in air conditioners, and more.
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