Infineon Technologies IKCM10L60HAXKMA1

Overview

IKCM10L60HAXKMA1 from Infineon is a 3-phase intelligent power module (IPM) integrating six TRENCHSTOP™ IGBTs, anti-parallel diodes, and a SOI-based gate driver in a dual-in-line package. It delivers 600 V blocking voltage, 10 A continuous output current, and integrated overcurrent protection via ITRIP pin with 0.47 V threshold. Used in variable-speed motor drives for refrigerators, washing machines, and air-conditioners.

For engineers reviewing the IKCM10L60HAXKMA1 datasheet, IKCM10L60HAXKMA1 pinout, IKCM10L60HAXKMA1 application, or IKCM10L60HAXKMA1 equivalent, key selection factors include bootstrap-enabled high-side drive, open-emitter low-side emitter pins (NU/NV/NW) for phase current sensing, fault output (VFO), and cross-conduction prevention with 380 ns minimum deadtime.

Technical Context

The module implements three independent half-bridge legs with isolated high-side drivers powered by internal bootstrap circuitry, supporting floating VS potentials down to −50 V transiently and −11 V at VBS = 15 V. Each leg integrates shoot-through prevention logic and under-voltage lockout on both VDD (12.1 V turn-on, 10.4 V shutdown) and VBS rails.

Control inputs (HINx/LINx) feature Schmitt-trigger thresholds compatible with 3.3 V/5 V logic, internal 5 kΩ pull-downs, and noise filtering (t_FILIN ≈ 1 µs). Overcurrent detection uses an external sense resistor connected to ITRIP, with 530 ns noise filter and 1 µs shutdown propagation delay.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Dual-in-line molded package with 24-pin footprint (pin 24 = NC), creepage/clearance optimized for 2000 V_RMS isolation, 1.6 mm pin-to-heatsink clearance, and RoHS-compliant lead-free plating.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar 3-phase IGBT inverter module applications.

Compared with FGB3040G2 and FSB50450, IKCM10L60HAXKMA1 delivers higher integration (bootstrap, fault logic, open-emitter outputs), superior noise immunity (SOI driver, 1 µs input filter), and tighter thermal performance (4.96 K/W R_thJC), making it optimal for next-generation appliance inverters demanding reliability and compactness.

Availability

IKCM10L60HAXKMA1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for refrigerator compressor drives, washing machine drum motors, and air-conditioner indoor fans requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for IKCM10L60HAXKMA1 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

Infineon Technologies is a German semiconductor manufacturer specializing in power management, automotive, and industrial control ICs, with global manufacturing and quality certification to ISO/TS 16949 and IECQ QC 080000.

The CIPOS™ family targets cost-optimized, high-reliability motor drive systems for white goods, integrating IGBTs, gate drivers, and protection logic into thermally efficient, isolated packages for rapid inverter development.

FAQ

What is the recommended bootstrap capacitor value per phase for IKCM10L60HAXKMA1?

Infineon recommends a 0.22 µF ceramic capacitor with X7R dielectric and ≥50 V rating between each VB and VS pin pair. This value ensures sufficient charge holdover at 20 kHz PWM with 50% duty cycle and accounts for leakage and ESR losses across temperature. Mounting must minimize loop inductance to avoid ringing during high di/dt transitions.

Can IKCM10L60HAXKMA1 operate with a 3.3 V microcontroller interface?

Yes-HIN and LIN inputs are fully compatible with 3.3 V logic due to Schmitt-trigger thresholds (VIH ≈ 2.0 V, VIL ≈ 0.8 V) and internal 5 kΩ pull-down resistors. No level-shifting is required, and the 1 µs input noise filter ensures reliable operation even with microcontroller GPIOs lacking dedicated hardware filtering.

How is overcurrent protection configured using the ITRIP pin?

ITRIP connects to the low-side emitter (e.g., NU) through a precision shunt resistor. With a 0.47 V threshold, a 5 mΩ shunt sets trip at 94 A peak (0.47 V / 0.005 Ω); scaling allows adjustment for 10–20 A continuous ranges. The internal 530 ns noise filter rejects switching spikes, and fault latches until VDD cycling or external reset.

Does IKCM10L60HAXKMA1 require external freewheeling diodes?

No-each IGBT integrates a matched anti-parallel diode optimized for commutation in motor drive applications. These diodes are rated for the same 600 V blocking voltage and 20 A peak current as the IGBTs, eliminating need for external diodes and reducing layout complexity and parasitic inductance.