Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Inc. AIP5D05K060Q4S

Overview

AIP5D05K060Q4S from Alpha & Omega Semiconductor is a 600V/5A three-phase inverter Intelligent Power Module (IPM) with integrated high- and low-side IGBTs, HVIC gate drivers, bootstrap diodes with 100Ω current-limiting resistors, UVLO, over-temperature monitoring (VOT), short-circuit protection (CSC), and controllable fault output (VCF). It operates across -40°C to 150°C and targets compact appliance motor drives.

For engineers reviewing the AIP5D05K060Q4S datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, this module delivers verified short-circuit withstand time (5µs at 400V), VCE(SAT) of 1.48V typ. at 2.5A/25°C, isolation rating of 2000Vrms/min, and Schmitt-trigger input interface (3–18V) for noise-immune control in space-constrained inverter designs.

Technical Context

This IPM integrates six trench-shielded planar-gate IGBTs (three high-side, three low-side) with matched freewheeling diodes, enabling full-bridge 3-phase inverter operation. Its internal LVIC implements independent under-voltage lockout for VDD (11.4V trip) and VB(U/V/W) (9.5V trip), plus temperature sensing via VOT output referenced to a 10kΩ pull-down resistor.

Protection logic is hardware-based: CSC detects short circuits only on low-side legs using external shunt + RC filter; VCF provides open-drain fault signaling with configurable pulse width (≥20µs fixed or RC-timed); OT protection triggers at 130°C LVIC temperature with 30°C hysteresis but requires MCU intervention to disable IGBTs - no autonomous shutdown.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: IPM-5A (short-pin variant), 33.4 × 15 × 3.6 mm surface-mount dual-in-line module with isolated power/control sections and integrated heatsink mounting interface.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar three-phase inverter module applications.

Compared with AIP5D05K060Q4S, FSB50550 reduces integration (no bootstrap diodes or VOT) but lowers BOM cost, while IRAMX16UP60A trades compact size and analog temperature feedback for higher current headroom and NTC-based thermal protection - making AIP5D05K060Q4S optimal for space-constrained, firmware-controlled appliance inverters requiring precise thermal telemetry.

Availability

AIP5D05K060Q4S is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for washing machine drives, refrigerator compressor controls, and fan motor inverters requiring stable component supply, long-lifecycle support, and UL-recognized isolation performance.

Supply support for AIP5D05K060Q4S includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Alpha & Omega Semiconductor (AOS) is a fabless power semiconductor company specializing in high-efficiency MOSFETs, IGBTs, and intelligent power modules for consumer, industrial, and computing applications.

The AIP5D05K060Q4S belongs to AOS's Dual-In-Line Package Intelligent Power Module (IPM) family, designed specifically for cost-sensitive, compact 3-phase inverter systems in white goods where integration, thermal visibility, and safety certification are critical.

FAQ

What is the key difference between AIP5D05K060Q4 and AIP5D05K060Q4S?

The AIP5D05K060Q4S uses the IPM-5A package with short pin length, while the AIP5D05K060Q4 uses the IPM-5 package with normal pin length. Both share identical electrical specifications, thermal ratings (-40°C to 150°C), and protection features including VCF, CSC, UVLO, and VOT. The pin-length difference affects mechanical mounting height and PCB through-hole tolerance but does not alter functionality or circuit design.

Does AIP5D05K060Q4S provide autonomous over-temperature shutdown?

No. The AIP5D05K060Q4S monitors LVIC temperature via the VOT pin and triggers a fault signal (VCF) when exceeding 130°C, but it does not autonomously disable IGBTs. The host MCU must detect the VCF signal and issue gate-turn-off commands. This architecture allows firmware-defined thermal derating strategies rather than hard shutdown.

Can AIP5D05K060Q4S be driven directly by a 3.3V microcontroller?

Yes. The AIP5D05K060Q4S accepts 3–18V logic inputs with Schmitt-trigger receivers and 2.6V typical ON-threshold. A 3.3V MCU output meets the minimum high-level input requirement (≥2.3V) and exceeds the 1.2V OFF-threshold, enabling direct connection without level shifters - provided trace lengths are minimized and noise immunity is validated.

How is short-circuit protection implemented in AIP5D05K060Q4S?

AIP5D05K060Q4S implements short-circuit protection exclusively on low-side IGBTs using the CSC pin. An external shunt resistor and RC filter feed sensed current into CSC; when voltage exceeds 0.48V, the internal comparator triggers VCF and forces all low-side IGBTs off within 5µs. High-side legs lack CSC sensing and rely on system-level current monitoring.

What is the purpose of the two COM pins (pins 4 and 15) on AIP5D05K060Q4S?

Pin 4 (COM) and pin 15 (COM) are electrically identical control ground connections. However, the datasheet recommends using only pin 15 to minimize noise coupling into the CSC and VOT circuits. Pin 4 may be left unconnected or used solely for mechanical stability - its use increases susceptibility to ground-bounce-induced false fault triggering during high-dI/dt switching events.