IXYS
POWER
P R O D U C T
B R I E F
Surface Mount Power Device(SMPD) and Mini SMPD Packages
Lighter weight, more power(ultra-low profile, energy efficient, and rugged)
January 2013
SMPD OVERVIEW
IXYS introduces a new packaging technology – the Surface Mount Power Device (SMPD)
package. It is an expansion of the ISOPLUS™ package portfolio, which has been providing
isolated-package solutions to the power electronics industry for more than a decade.
Compared to copper-based lead-frame packages, these devices exhibit better thermal perfor-
mance, lower weight, and better power cycling capability.
The SMPD package can be easily surface-mounted on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) using a
standard pick-and-place and reflow soldering process. No costly screws, cables, bus-bars or
hand soldered contacts are needed. Weighing only 8g, it is much lighter (typically by 50%)
than comparable conventional power modules, thereby enabling lower weight power
systems for IXYS customers. This is one of the key “Green” initiatives of IXYS Corporation in
developing new products for the Cleantech industry that are lighter in weight. Moreover, due
to its compact and ultra-low profile package, it is possible to use the same heat sink for
multiple devices, saving PCB space. Another added benefit of being smaller and lighter is that
it provides a better protection against vibrations and g-forces, especially if used in portable
appliances, increasing the life expectancy and reliability of these devices. IXYS is virtually the
first power semiconductor company to offer surface-mountable high-voltage Power MOSFETs
and IGBTs.
A ceramic isolation of up to 4.5kV is achieved with the Direct Copper Bond (DCB) substrate
technology – an electrically isolated tab is provided for heat sinking. The DCB provides low
thermal impedance and best-in-class power and temperature cycling capabilities. The
ISOPLUS™ advantage also facilitates having multiple die on the same single substrate – buck,
boost, phase-leg, full-bridge, half-bridge configurations are implementable.
“This unique device is part of our initiative of taking power systems on a diet, literally, with the
aim of reducing the weight of the power semiconductors in a typical power system. Weight
reduction is a key effort in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the production, shipment
and use of power products,” commented Dr. Nathan Zommer, Founder and CEO of IXYS
Corporation, regarding the recently released 1kV/30A Q3 HiperFET™ Power MOSFET in the
SMPD package. “Our lighter products use less material, require less energy to ship, and result
in lower weight products for our customers, a critical desired feature in a lot of applications,
including portable equipment, and for the automotive and transportation industry.”
The new surface-mountable SMPD package is an ideal replacement part for bulky traditional
power modules. IXYS is able to offer various SMPD topologies – the MMIX1F44N100Q3 is a
single die 1000V/30A HiperFET™ Power MOSFET, the IXA68PF650LB a 1200V/68A dual IGBT
with anti-parallel diodes, the DMA90U1800LB a 1800V/99A three phase rectifier diode. Upon
request, IXYS can manufacture other customer-specific configurations.
SMPD-X
SMPD-B
SMPD ADVANTAGES
Ultra-low and compact package profile
(5.3mm height x 24.8mm length x 32.3mm width)
Surface mountable via standard reflow process
(Available in Tape & Reel packaging)
Low package weight (8g)
Up to 4500V ceramic isolation(DCB)
Low package inductance
Excellent thermal performance
High power cycling capability
CONFIGURATIONS
Buck
Boost
Full-bridge
Half-bridge
Phase leg
Single
APPLICATIONS
DC-DC converters
Battery chargers
Switching and resonant power supplies
DC choppers
Temperature and lighting controls
Motor drives
E-bikes and electric and hybrid vehicles
Solar inverters
Induction heaters
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Ultra-low profile SMPD package
ultra-low profile
SMPD
Height=5.3mm
SOT-227
Height=8.92mm
TO-264
Height=4.8mm
PLUS247
Height=4.8mm
The above accentuates the compact and low profile nature of the device. Compared to a conventional high power package such as the SOT-227, the IXYS
SMPD features ¼ the weight and 1/3 the volume and provides similar electrical and thermal characteristics.
Direct Copper Bond (DCB) isolation
• Provides up to 4500V ceramic isolation
• Improves temperature and power cycling capabilities
• Reduces EMI/RFI due to low coupling capacitance between die
and heat sink
• Lowers thermal resistance (R
thJS
)
• Allows new circuit configurations
SMPD Package Outlines
SMPD-X
SMPD-A
Heat Sink Mounting Guidelines
The following points should be considered when attaching a heat sink
to the package to ensure a good thermal contact between them. In
general the SMPD is soldered to a PCB as shown in Figure 1. The contact
surfaces of the heat sink must be flat and free of scratches.
• Two holes (30.48mm apart) should be created on the heat sink
surface.
• The recommended depth of thread for an Aluminum (Al) heat sink is
12mm and for a Copper (Cu) one 10mm.
• Unevenness should be less than 50µm over a distance of 100mm and
roughness less than 10µm.
• A thin layer of thermal grease (thickness between 60µm and 80µm)
should be applied to the surface of the heat sink or the base of the
package.
• A recommended mounting screw is M3.5 or 6-32 UNC; tighten the
screws clockwise.
Figure 1: SMPD heat sink assembly
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SMPD Power MOSFETs Summary Table
Part
Number
V
DSS
max
(V)
I
D(cont)
T
C
=25°C
(A)
R
DS(on)
max
T
J
=25°C
(Ω)
0.0013
0.0013
0.0016
0.0044
0.0026
0.0083
0.013
0.02
0.016
0.043
C
iss
typ
(pF)
Q
g
typ
(nC)
t
rr
(ns)
P
D
(W)
R
thJC
max
(°C/W)
Package
Style
TrenchT2
TM
GigaMOS
TM
MMIX1T600N04T2
MMIX1T550N055T2
MMIX1F520N075T2
MMIX1F360N15T2
MMIX1F420N10T
MMIX1F230N20T
MMIX1F180N25T
MMIX1F160N30T
MMIX1F210N30P3
MMIX1F132N50P3
MMIX4F20N50P3
MMIX4F16N60P3
MMIX1F44N100Q3
MMIX1F40N110P
40
55
75
150
100
200
250
300
300
500
500
600
1000
1100
600
550
500
235
334
168
130
102
108
63
10
9
24
30
0.29
0.245
40000
40000
41000
47500
TM
TM
590
595
545
715
TM
100
100
150
150
140
200
200
200
250
250
830
830
830
680
680
680
570
570
520
520
(Full-bridge)
(Full-bridge)
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.22
0.24
0.24
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-A
SMPD-A
GigaMOS Trench HiperFET
47000
28000
28000
28000
16200
18600
670
378
345
335
268
250
Polar3
TM
HiPerFET
TM
Polar3™ HiperFET™ Modules
Under development
Under development
Q3-Class HiperFET
TM
19000
TM
310
TM
300
300
500
694
0.25
0.18
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
Polar HiperFET
13600
264
SMPD IGBT Summary Table
Part Number
V
CES
(V)
I
C25
(A)
V
CE(sat)
max
T
J
=25°C
(V)
Discretes
MMIX1X100N60B3H1
MMIX1X200N60B3H1
MMIX1X200N60B3
MMIX1G320N60B3
MMIX1Y82N120C3H1
MMIX1Y100N120C3H1
MMIX1G120N120A3V1
MMIX1G75N250
MMIX2S50N60B4D1
IGK60Q600LB
IGK60R600LB
IXA27PF650LB
IXA68PF650LB
IXA100XF650ALB
IXA20PG1200DHGLB
IXA20RG1200DHGLB
IXA30PG1200DHGLB
IXA30RG1200DHGLB
IXA40RG1200DHGLB
IXA40PG1200DHGLB
MMIX4G20N250
MMIX4B12N300
MMIX4B20N300
600
600
600
600
1200
1200
1200
2500
600
600
600
650
650
650
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
2500
3000
3000
105
175
223
400
78
92
220
110
50
60
60
27
68
2x 50
23
32
43
43
61
63
23
26
34
1.8
1.7
1.7
1.5
3.4
3.5
2.2
2.9
2.8 (TJ=150°C)
3.45 (TJ=150°C)
3.45 (TJ=150°C)
5.4
3.7
3.55
58
-
0.5
0.24
0.24
0.125
0.39
0.31
0.31
0.29
1.13
Copacked (FRED)
Copacked (FRED)
Single
Single
Copacked (FRED)
Copacked (FRED)
Copacked (FRED)
Single
Half-bridge
Buck
Boost
Phase-leg
Phase-leg
Dual
1.7
1.7
3
3
4.1
4.1
-
1
1
0.85
0.85
0.58
0.55
1.25
1
0.83
Phase-leg
Boost
Phase-leg
Boost
Boost
Phase-leg
Full-bridge
Full-bridge
Full-bridge
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-X
SMPD-A
SMPD-B
SMPD-B
SMPD-B
SMPD-B
SMPD-B
SMPD-B
SMPD-B
SMPD-B
SMPD-B
SMPD-B
SMPD-B
SMPD-A
SMPD-A
SMPD-A
E
off
typ
T
J
=125°C
(mJ)
R
thJC
max
IGBT
(°C/W)
Configuration
Package style
Modules
2
under development
under development
under development
under development
under development
2.1
1.8
2.2
1.8
1.8
2.15
3.1
0.86
BiMOSFETs
3.2
3.2
-
-
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Mini SMPD Overview
To help make even lighter, more efficient, and compact power conversion systems possible, IXYS
offers a smaller version of the SMPD package – the Mini SMPD, which is illustrated in Figure 2
below. Just like in the SMPD, an electrical isolation of 4500V between the semiconductor chip and
base copper is achieved with the Direct Copper Bond (DCB) technology, which is a well-known
technique for high-voltage isolation and provides excellent thermal conductivity and high-current
carrying capability. The structure consists of three layers (Copper, Alumina substrate, and
Copper); the Alumina substrate is a ceramic layer situated between the two copper layers and
supports the necessary voltage isolation. The expansion coefficient of the DCB is close to that of
Silicon, resulting in reliable high-temperature cycling. Compared to standard packages, the Mini
SMPD exhibits better electromagnetic interference (EMI) performance due to its lower parasitic
capacitances and inductances and reduced current loops.
The IXYS Mini SMPD package can be utilized in a wide variety of industrial, consumer, medical,
and green-energy applications, including inverters, battery chargers, switch-mode and resonant
power supplies, temperature and lighting controls, high-frequency plasma generators, motor
drives, E-bikes, and electric and hybrid vehicles.
Figure 2: Mini SMPD package
Mini SMPD ADVANTAGES
• High-voltage electrical isolation (4500V)
• Lower thermal resistance compared to standard packages (TO-247, TO-264, SOT-227B)
• High component density/flexible configurations (H-bridge, half-bridge, boost, buck, phase-leg)
• High current carrying capability
• Low parasitic capacitances and inductances
• Low package weight (5g)
• Better protection against vibrations and g-forces
Light and compact Mini SMPD package
Mini-SMPD
Height=5.3mm
SMPD
Height=5.3mm
SOT-227
Height=8.92mm
TO-264
Height=4.8mm
PLUS247
Height=4.8mm
The figure above illustrates a comparison of the Mini-SMPD with other industry standard packages. The volume of it (3cm
3
) is only at 60% of that of the
SMPD (1.8cm
3
). But the Mini SMPD is able to maintain a high voltage isolation of 4.5kV and weighs just 5g.
Mini SMPD Package Outlines
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