FSBS5CH60 - 600V 5A 3-Phase IGBT Motion SPM 3 Module | onsemi
MPN: FSBS5CH60 β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.5 | $12.50 |
| 10 | $11.25 | $112.50 |
| 100 | $9.8 | $980.00 |
| 500 | $8.9 | $4,450.00 |
| 1,000 | $8.2 | $8,200.00 |
FSBS5CH60 Overview
A smart power module (SPM) is an integrated power assembly that combines a three-phase IGBT inverter bridge with optimized gate-drive circuitry, protection functions, and often bootstrap diodes in a single compact package. Within the power-electronics hierarchy, the SPM sits between discrete IGBT-plus-driver solutions and full intelligent power modules (IPMs), consolidating the power stage and control interface into one surface-mountable footprint. This reduces PCB area, parasitic inductance, and assembly complexity for low-power AC motor inverter designs.
Key features include a 600 V breakdown rating suitable for rectified 220-240 V AC mains, a 5 A collector-current rating, integrated high-side gate drivers with under-voltage lock-out (UVLO), and built-in over-current protection. According to onsemi product documentation, the module integrates optimized gate drive matched to low-loss IGBTs to minimize EMI and switching losses, enhancing overall system reliability.
The internal architecture pairs each IGBT with a freewheeling diode and dedicated gate-drive circuitry. Level-shifting circuitry enables high-side control from a common logic input, while the matched driver/IGBT combination yields controlled switching speeds that reduce dv/dt-induced EMI in appliance environments.
Typical applications include low-power AC induction, BLDC, and PMSM motor drives in air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigeration compressors, where the 600 V rating covers single-phase mains-fed inverters.
Design consideration: verify the current rating against motor stall current, and ensure bootstrap capacitor sizing supports the minimum PWM switching frequency without high-side UVLO trips.
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FSBS5CH60 Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Topology | Three-phase IGBT inverter bridge |
| Configuration | 3 Phase |
| Voltage Rating | 600 V |
| Current Rating | 5 A |
| Product Series | Motion SPM 3 |
| Package | 27-PowerDIP Module, Offset Leads |
| Mounting Type | Through Hole / Module |
| Built-in Protection | Under-voltage lock-out (UVLO), over-current protection |
| Integrated Gate Drive | Yes, optimized low-loss gate drive |
| Motor Types Supported | AC Induction, BLDC, PMSM |
| Application Class | Low-power AC motor drives |
| IGBT Type | Low-loss IGBT with freewheeling diode |
| Number of Pins | 27 |
FSBS5CH60 27-powerdip module, offset leads Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for FSBS5CH60 (27-powerdip module, offset leads package). This power device features gate, drain, and source terminals. For non-polarized packages, refer to the manufacturer datasheet for exact pin 1 orientation and footprint details. Common applications include power supply design, motor driving, and load switching.
No detailed pinout data available for FSBS5CH60.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
FSBS5CH60 is suitable for 6 applications: Air Conditioner Compressor Drive, Washing Machine Motor Inverter, Refrigerator Compressor Inverter, Fan and Blower Motor Drives, Small Industrial Pump Drives, Motion Control and Robotics Subsystems.
Air Conditioner Compressor Drive
The FSBS5CH60 is explicitly cited by onsemi as a Motion SPM 3 solution for low-power AC motor drives in air conditioners, where a rectified single-phase 220-240 V mains supply creates a DC bus well within the 600 V class rating. In this application the module forms the complete three-phase inverter stage driving a rotary or scroll compressor motor (typically PMSM or AC induction), replacing about twenty discrete components with a single 27-pin PowerDIP package. The matched internal gate drive minimizes switching losses at the 5-20 kHz PWM frequencies common in compressor inverters, while UVLO and over-current protection guard against brown-out and stall conditions. The compact offset-lead package suits the space-limited indoor-unit control board layout.
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Washing Machine Motor Inverter
Washing machine drum drives using BLDC or PMSM motors are a primary target application for the FSBS5CH60. The 5 A rating covers small to mid-size drum motors operated from a rectified mains-fed DC bus, and the integrated over-current protection responds quickly to mechanical stall events common during heavy-load wash cycles. Because the gate drive is optimized and matched to the internal IGBTs, the module reduces EMI that would otherwise interfere with adjacent sensor and communication circuits on the appliance control PCB. Designers should verify stall-current margins against the 5 A rating and consider the higher-current FSBS10CH60 sibling for direct-drive wash motors requiring more torque.
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Refrigerator Compressor Inverter
Variable-speed refrigerator compressors use compact three-phase inverters that fit the FSBS5CH60 operating envelope: 600 V class bus, currents well under 5 A, and continuous PWM operation at moderate power. The module's integrated UVLO ensures the IGBTs never switch in an under-driven linear region during the frequent start-stop cycling of energy-saving inverter refrigerators, improving long-term reliability. Its single-package construction reduces assembly cost on high-volume appliance lines and improves thermal predictability versus discrete IGBT arrays. Onsemi positions the Motion SPM 3 family precisely for this class of hermetic-compressor drive applications where board space and reliability dominate the design criteria.
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Fan and Blower Motor Drives
Three-phase BLDC fan and blower motors in HVAC equipment, air purifiers, and range hoods run at low power and are ideally served by the FSBS5CH60 inverter stage. The 600 V rating supports direct off-line operation via a simple rectifier and bus capacitor front end, while the 5 A capacity comfortably exceeds typical fan motor running currents, providing generous overload headroom. The optimized internal gate drive keeps switching losses low even at the higher PWM frequencies (up to 20 kHz or more) used for acoustic-noise reduction in residential fans. The through-hole offset-lead PowerDIP package simplifies soldering on cost-sensitive appliance PCBs without special assembly equipment.
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Small Industrial Pump Drives
Low-power three-phase pumps - circulation pumps, small centrifugal pumps, and dosing pumps - can use the FSBS5CH60 as a compact inverter stage driven from a 220 V AC single-phase input. The module's over-current protection provides a first line of defense against dry-run and rotor-lock faults, complementing system-level supervisory control. At the modest PWM frequencies and load currents of pump drives, switching losses stay low and a modest heatsink or copper pour suffices for thermal management. OEMs benefit from the consolidated footprint for conformal-coated industrial boards and from reduced component count versus discrete IGBT-and-driver implementations, improving both manufacturing yield and mean-time-between-failure estimates.
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Motion Control and Robotics Subsystems
Small servo and motion-control axes powered from 220 V AC single-phase supplies can adopt the FSBS5CH60 for the power stage of PMSM or BLDC actuators within its 5 A envelope. The module's tightly matched gate drive yields consistent switching behavior across all three phases, which supports smooth low-speed torque control important for positioning applications. Integrated UVLO protects against logic-supply dips during inrush events common in multi-axis systems sharing a power supply. Designers should account for regenerative energy during deceleration - the bus voltage must remain below the 600 V class limit, typically requiring a braking resistor or adequate bus capacitance on the module DC bus terminals.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | FSBS5CH60A | FSBS10CH60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 27-PowerDIP Module, Offset Leads | 27-PowerDIP Module, Offset Leads - same | 27-PowerDIP Module - same family |
| Brand | onsemi (originally Fairchild Semiconductor) | onsemi | onsemi (originally Fairchild) |
| Voltage Rating | 600 V | 600 V | 600 V |
| Current Rating | 5 A | 5 A | 10 A |
| Product Family | Motion SPM 3 | Motion SPM 3 (updated revision) | Motion SPM family |
| Motor Types Supported | AC Induction, BLDC, PMSM | AC Induction, BLDC, PMSM | AC Induction, BLDC, PMSM |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated gate drive with matched IGBTs (vs FSBS10CH60)
- Motion SPM 3 generation with revised die (vs FSBS5CH60A)
- Complete protection integration (vs Discrete IGBT plus gate-driver solutions (e.g., IR2104-based stages))
Design Notes
Thermal design governs usable output current. Estimated: at a 1 A RMS motor current with a typical 1.8 V IGBT saturation voltage plus diode losses, module dissipation can reach roughly 4-5 W at high PWM duty. The 27-pin PowerDIP package relies on through-hole leads and copper pad area for heat spreading; onsemi's datasheet thermal application section provides the derating curves that map switching frequency, ambient temperature, and heatsink size to allowable current. Always validate against stall current, not running current, since compressor and wash motor startups can briefly exceed 3-4x running current.
Keep the DC bus (P-N) decoupling capacitor as close to the module's bus pins as practical, and follow the onsemi datasheet recommended bootstrap capacitor values for the high-side supplies - undersized bootstrap capacitance causes UVLO trips at low PWM duty cycles, which appear as phase dropout or motor jerking. The offset-lead arrangement helps separate high-current phase outputs from logic inputs; do not reroute these nets across the module footprint. Use short, wide traces for phase outputs to limit parasitic inductance and voltage overshoot during switching.
Three common failure modes: (1) switching the IGBTs with insufficient gate-drive supply voltage - UVLO handles this internally, but supply rail rise ordering still matters during startup; (2) exceeding the 600 V DC bus class with a poorly regulated rectifier front end, especially under regenerative braking in motion-control use - add bus voltage supervision and a braking resistor if needed; (3) sourcing confusion - the part originates from Fairchild and is now distributed by onsemi and Rochester Electronics; order from authorized channels and verify the datasheet revision (the -A suffix indicates an updated revision) before qualifying production stock.
Compliance Information
Compliance data was not present in the provided web data; verify RoHS/REACH status on the onsemi product page or datasheet before procurement.
