Conversion of electrical energy from one form to another, and its management through multichip module structures
First Claim
1. A single substrate solid-state multichip power module or controller for converting a conventional three-phase induction motor into a stand-alone variable-speed drive, comprising:
- on a single substrate a front-end rectifier;
a dynamic brake;
a link between the front-end rectifier and dynamic brake;
an inverter bridge;
a low voltage power supply;
drivers;
controller memory software;
communications subcircuits;
wherein said module integrates low-power control and high-power sections onto a single silicon substrate; and
, wherein said module is an MCPM module constructed to fit into the space provided for cable entry into a motor or a modified junction box fixed in this position.
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Abstract
The design and fabrication of a highly integrated, intelligent integral horsepower, three-phase induction motor drive is based on multichip module (MCM) technology. A conventional three-phase induction motor is transformed into a stand-alone variable-speed drive by way of MCM technology. This solid-state controller-known as a multichip power module (MCPM)-uses known good die (KGD) to obtain minimal footprint, volume, and mass, while maximizing efficiency, reliability, and manufacturability. This is done by integrating the low-power control and high-power sections onto a single substrate. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, an integrated circuit assembly formed on a single substrate is capable of transforming and controlling AC power input to DC power output responsive to input signals. In accordance with another embodiment, an integrated circuit assembly on a single substrate is capable of receiving direct current power and controlling it and transforming it to alternating current power in single phase or multiphase form having variable magnitude and/or variable frequency. In accordance with a further embodiment, an integrated circuit assembly on a single substrate is capable of receiving alternating current power and controlling it and transforming it to alternating current power in single phase or multiphase form having variable magnitude and/or variable frequency.
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6 Claims
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1. A single substrate solid-state multichip power module or controller for converting a conventional three-phase induction motor into a stand-alone variable-speed drive, comprising:
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on a single substrate a front-end rectifier;
a dynamic brake;
a link between the front-end rectifier and dynamic brake;
an inverter bridge;
a low voltage power supply;
drivers;
controller memory software;
communications subcircuits;
wherein said module integrates low-power control and high-power sections onto a single silicon substrate; and
,wherein said module is an MCPM module constructed to fit into the space provided for cable entry into a motor or a modified junction box fixed in this position. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A single substrate solid-state multichip power module or controller for converting a conventional three-phase induction motor into a stand-alone variable-speed drive, comprising:
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on a flexible single substrate a front-end rectifier;
a dynamic brake;
a link between the frontend rectifier and dynamic brake;
an inverter bridge;
a low voltage power supply;
drivers;
controller memory software;
communications subcircuits;
wherein said module integrates low-power control and high-power sections onto a single silicon substrate; and
,wherein said module is an MCPM module constructed to fit into the space provided for cable entry into a motor or a modified junction box fixed in this position. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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5. A single substrate solid-state multichip power module or controller for converting a conventional three-phase induction motor into a stand-alone variable-speed drive, comprising:
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on a single flexible substrate a front-end rectifier;
a dynamic brake;
a link between the front-end rectifier and dynamic brake;
an inverter bridge;
a low voltage power supply;
drivers;
an isolation transformer;
controller memory software;
communications subcircuits;
wherein said module integrates low-power control and high-power sections onto a single silicon substrate; and
,wherein said module is an MCPM module constructed to fit into the space provided for cable entry into a motor or a modified junction box fixed in this position. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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