IR's New HiRel iMOTION(TM) Motor Drive Module Eliminates Software Development in High Performance Motors.EL SEGUNDO El Segundo (ĕl sēgŭn`dō), industrial city (1990 pop. 15,223), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1917. Its products include navigation and computer systems, aircraft parts, office machines, telephone apparatus, and , Calif. -- International Rectifier International Rectifier Corp. (NYSE: IRF) is a manufacturer of power semiconductors (MOSFET, IGBT, diodes and thyristors), located in El Segundo, California, USA. It has a market capitalization of 2.48 billion USD and is listed on the S&P Midcap 400. , IR[R] (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :IRF IRF Interferon Regulatory Factor IRF International Religious Freedom IRF Institut for Rationel Farmakoterapi (German) IRF Inherited Rights Filter (Novell) IRF Inherited Rights Filter ), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the IRMCT3UF1, a fully-integrated high-reliability (HiRel) hybrid motor control module enabling digital, sensor-free vector control Vector control is any method to limit or eradicate the vectors of vector born diseases, for which the pathogen (e.g. virusor parasite) is transmitted by a vector which can be mammals, birds or arthropods, especially insects, and more specifically mosquitoes. of permanent magnet motors. Based on IR's iMOTION[TM] integrated design The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. platform and its greatly simplified approach to code development, the new module combines digital control, analog interface and power stage, streamlining time-to-market and increasing design flexibility to accommodate drive system changes in high-reliability applications. "Compared to complex DSP- or microprocessor-based solutions that require position sensors and sophisticated programming, the iMOTION platform simplifies motor control design for aerospace systems," said Michael Toland, Power Modules product marketing manager of International Rectifier's HiRel Products. "It is estimated that up to one man-year of motor control system design can be saved eliminating the laborious code development associated with digital motion control," he added. The module can be quickly configured to specific applications using the iMOTION ServoDesigner[TM] tool that facilitates drive parameter modification via memory-mapped registers. The control functions are contained in a powerful, pre-configured Motion Control Engine[TM] (MCE See Media Center Edition. ), and its algorithm accommodates motor parameter variation for compatibility with a variety of brushless DC and permanent magnet AC motors, while creating robust Field Oriented Control. In contrast to conventional motion control circuits, the new HiRel iMOTION module is a greatly simplified solution featuring high efficiency, reduced size and EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) An electrical disturbance in a system due to natural phenomena, low-frequency waves from electromechanical devices or high-frequency waves (RFI) from chips and other electronic devices. Allowable limits are governed by the FCC. suppression. It is built into IR's rugged, high-density plastic ring frame package, and screened to various test methods of MIL-STD-883 for operation in severe environmental conditions. Less than half the size of a discrete solution, the module combines digital controller, memory, external interface, gate drivers, and six power MOSFETs into a eight-square-inch, 2.5-ounce package. The IRMCT3UF1 provides accurate high performance speed and torque control without commutation or position sensors. Optimized sinusoidal sinusoidal /si·nus·oi·dal/ (si?nu-soi´dal) 1. located in a sinusoid or affecting the circulation in the region of a sinusoid. 2. shaped like or pertaining to a sine wave. current control enables current startup sequencing and low loss space vector pulse-width modulation Pulse-width modulation (PWM) of a signal or powersource involves the modulation of its duty cycle, to either convey information over a communications channel or control the amount of power sent to a load. (PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) A modulation technique that generates variable-width pulses to represent the amplitude of an analog input signal. Like its fixed-width pulse density modulation (PDM) cousin, the output switching transistor is on more of the time for a ) for smoother startup and minimized torque ripple for maximum motor efficiency. Data sheet and application notes are available on the Web at http://www.irf.com/whats-new/nr061012.html. Pricing and Availability Pricing for the IRMCT3UF1 HiRel iMOTION module is US $995 each in 100-unit quantities. Pricing is subject to change. Consult your local sales representative for sample availability and pricing. This device is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. About iMOTION International Rectifier's iMOTION integrated design platform consists of a development system, mixed-signal analog chip sets and power stages, which when co-designed together, simplify motion control designs and bring energy-efficient, cost-effective solutions to market faster. More details on the iMOTION platform, as well as links to design assistance, are posted on the iMOTION Web page: http://www.irf.com/product-info/imotion/ About International Rectifier International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF) is a world leader in power management technology. IR's analog and mixed signal ICs, advanced circuit devices, integrated power systems and components enable high performance computing and reduce energy waste from motors, the world's single largest consumer of electricity. Leading manufacturers of computers, energy efficient appliances, lighting, automobiles, satellites, aircraft and defense systems rely on IR's power management benchmarks to power their next generation products. For more information, go to www.irf.com. Trademark Notice IR([R]), iMOTION[TM], Motion Control Engine[TM], and ServoDesigner(TM) are trademarks of International Rectifier Corporation. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders. |
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