STGIPS20C60-H - 600V 20A 3-Phase IGBT IPM | STMicroelectronics
MPN: STGIPS20C60-H ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14.5 | $14.50 |
| 10 | $13.05 | $130.50 |
| 100 | $11.62 | $1,162.00 |
| 250 | $10.85 | $2,712.50 |
| 500 | $10.18 | $5,090.00 |
STGIPS20C60-H Overview
What is an Intelligent Power Module (IPM)? An IPM is a power semiconductor module that integrates the power switches (here: IGBTs), their gate drivers, and protection features (UVLO, short-circuit, fault output) into a single isolated package. IPMs sit in the power management hierarchy between discrete IGBT/MOSFET inverter stages and higher-level integrated motor-drive modules, simplifying PCB design and shortening time-to-market for three-phase motor control applications such as HVAC compressors, washing-machine pumps, and small industrial inverters.
Key features include 600 V short-circuit rugged IGBTs with trench-gate field-stop technology for low VCE(sat) and soft switching, a built-in shunt-style comparator with internal Vref and external CIN pin for hardware over-current protection, undervoltage lockout on all six driver channels, an open-drain fault output, and interlock logic that prevents shoot-through. The molded 25-PowerDIP package provides reinforced insulation and a thermally conductive substrate that simplifies heatsink attachment versus discrete through-hole designs.
Typical applications include three-phase motor drives for white goods (washing machines, refrigerators, dishwasher pumps), low-power industrial variable-frequency drives (VFDs) up to about 1.5 kW, fan and compressor inverters for HVAC, and small servo pumps. The IPM's 20 A rating makes it suitable for 230 V AC mains-fed systems driving motors in the 0.37-1.1 kW range.
When designing with this device, route the bootstrap capacitors close to pins U, V, W and ensure the comparator CIN pin is filtered to avoid nuisance trips. The internal Vref is non-adjustable, so over-current threshold is set by the external shunt resistor value only.
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STGIPS20C60-H Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Part Number | STGIPS20C60-H |
| Manufacturer | STMicroelectronics |
| Product Family | SLLIMM (Small Low-Loss Intelligent Molded Module) |
| Topology | 3-Phase Inverter IPM |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE) | 600 V |
| Continuous Phase Current (IC) | 20 A |
| IGBT Technology | Trench-gate field-stop, short-circuit rugged |
| Configuration | 6 IGBTs + 6 freewheeling diodes + 3 bootstrap diodes + gate drivers + protection |
| Package | 25-PowerDIP Module (0.993 inch / 25.23 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole / Heatsink Mount |
| Built-in Protection | Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO), Short-Circuit Protection, Fault Output |
| On-board Comparator | Yes - external CIN pin + internal Vref for over-current sensing |
| Fault Output | Open-drain |
| Interlock / Shoot-through Prevention | Yes |
| Bootstrap Diodes | Integrated (3) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| MSL Level | Not applicable (through-hole module) |
| Drive Stage | High-side and low-side gate drivers integrated |
STGIPS20C60-H Pin Configuration
| Pin 1 | P (DC+) — Positive DC-link input |
| Pin 2 | U — Phase U output to motor |
| Pin 3 | V — Phase V output to motor |
| Pin 4 | W — Phase W output to motor |
| Pin 5 | N (DC-) — Negative DC-link / shunt return |
| Pin 6 | VBU — Bootstrap supply for high-side phase U |
| Pin 7 | VS1 — High-side emitter return phase U |
| Pin 8 | HIN1 — Logic input for high-side phase U |
| Pin 9 | LIN1 — Logic input for low-side phase U |
| Pin 10 | VBV — Bootstrap supply for high-side phase V |
| Pin 11 | VS2 — High-side emitter return phase V |
| Pin 12 | HIN2 — Logic input for high-side phase V |
| Pin 13 | LIN2 — Logic input for low-side phase V |
| Pin 14 | VBW — Bootstrap supply for high-side phase W |
| Pin 15 | VS3 — High-side emitter return phase W |
| Pin 16 | HIN3 — Logic input for high-side phase W |
| Pin 17 | LIN3 — Logic input for low-side phase W |
| Pin 18 | EN — Enable (active) |
| Pin 19 | CIN — Comparator non-inverting input (current sense) |
| Pin 20 | FO (SD) — Open-drain fault output |
| Pin 21 | VCC — +15 V logic supply |
| Pin 22 | VSS — Logic ground |
| Pin 23 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 24 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
| Pin 25 | NC — Not connected (per datasheet) |
Typical Applications
STGIPS20C60-H is suitable for 6 applications: Washing-Machine Variable-Frequency Drive, Refrigerator Compressor Inverter, Industrial Variable-Frequency Drive (VFD) up to 1.5 kW, HVAC Fan and Blower Inverter, Small Servo Pump Drive, Dishwasher Circulation Pump Inverter.
Washing-Machine Variable-Frequency Drive
The STGIPS20C60-H fits washing-machine drum and pump inverters because its 600 V blocking and 20 A continuous current deliver the headroom required for 230 V AC mains-fed 0.75-1.1 kW drum motors with peak start-up currents well above the rated value. The integrated three-phase IGBT bridge, bootstrap diodes, and gate drivers replace roughly 25 discrete parts, shrinking the PCB and BOM for white-goods volume production. The on-board comparator with the CIN pin and external shunt resistor implements hardware over-current protection in microseconds, faster than MCU ADC sampling. For comparison, an ST datasheet inverter reference typically shows 12 kHz switching for the drum motor and the SLLIMM package keeps EMC below EN 55011 class B with a small input filter.
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Refrigerator Compressor Inverter
The STGIPS20C60-H suits refrigerator and freezer compressor inverters because its 600 V rating handles 220-240 V AC rectified DC-link voltages safely while the 20 A rating covers most sub-1 HP inverter compressor loads. The integrated UVLO prevents the IGBTs from operating with insufficient gate drive during brownout events, a critical protection for appliance safety standards. The fault output connects directly to the appliance MCU for graceful shutdown on over-current or short-circuit, and the trench-gate field-stop IGBTs keep conduction loss low for continuous compressor run cycles.
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Industrial Variable-Frequency Drive (VFD) up to 1.5 kW
The STGIPS20C60-H fits compact 230 V AC industrial VFDs in the 0.37-1.5 kW range because its 600 V, 20 A rating provides at least 25% current margin over the rated motor current, accommodating overload transients and short-term peak torque demands. The 25-PowerDIP molded module provides reinforced isolation between the power stage and the heatsink, simplifying UL/IEC 61800-5-1 compliance compared to discrete through-hole IGBTs. The hardware fault path (comparator + fault output) meets functional-safety requirements for industrial drives where software-only protection is insufficient.
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HVAC Fan and Blower Inverter
The STGIPS20C60-H drives three-phase BLDC or induction motors used in HVAC fans, blowers, and air-handlers because its 20 A continuous current covers the typical 0.5-0.75 kW motor class and the 600 V rating tolerates 380 V DC-link rectified from 230 V AC. The integrated bootstrap diodes and high-side gate drivers eliminate the need for an external high-voltage bootstrap supply, reducing BOM cost in price-sensitive HVAC OEM designs. The SLLIMM thermal performance keeps junction temperature rise low enough that a simple clip-on heatsink is sufficient for indoor air-handler enclosures.
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Small Servo Pump Drive
The STGIPS20C60-H powers small hydraulic and peristaltic servo pumps used in laboratory automation, medical fluid delivery, and industrial dosing because its 600 V, 20 A rating handles typical 24-48 V DC-bus three-phase motor configurations when DC-link voltage is well below 600 V. The hardware over-current comparator is critical for medical and dosing pumps where over-current faults must be detected within microseconds for patient and operator safety. The compact 25-PowerDIP footprint simplifies integration into sealed pump enclosures with limited PCB area.
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Dishwasher Circulation Pump Inverter
The STGIPS20C60-H fits dishwasher wash-pump and drain-pump inverters because its 600 V, 20 A envelope delivers ample current headroom for both 230 V AC mains-fed and 110 V AC halved-DC-link variants used in North American appliances. The integrated gate drivers and bootstrap diodes allow the pump inverter PCB to fit within the tight enclosure of a dishwasher base, and the SLLIMM package's reinforced insulation meets IEC 60730-1 class B household-appliance safety requirements. The on-board comparator-based over-current detection protects the motor windings from locked-rotor stalls during a wash cycle.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | STGIPS10C60-H | STGIPS15C60-H | STGIPS30C60-H | STGIPS20C60 | IRAMS10UP60B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | STMicroelectronics | Infineon |
| Package | 25-PowerDIP Module (0.993 inch / 25.23 mm) | 25-PowerDIP Module - same | 25-PowerDIP Module - same | 25-PowerDIP Module - same | 25-PowerDIP SMD variant - same family | 25-PowerDIP drop-in class |
| Topology | 3-Phase Inverter IPM | 3-Phase Inverter IPM | 3-Phase Inverter IPM | 3-Phase Inverter IPM | 3-Phase Inverter IPM | 3-Phase Inverter IPM |
| Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE) | 600 V | 600 V | 600 V | 600 V | 600 V | 600 V |
| Continuous Phase Current (IC) | 20 A | 10 A (-50%) | 15 A (-25%) | 30 A (+50%) | 20 A (same) | 10 A (-50%) |
| Built-in Gate Drivers | Yes (6 channels) | Yes (6 channels) | Yes (6 channels) | Yes (6 channels) | Yes (6 channels) | Yes (6 channels) |
| On-board Comparator for OC | Yes (CIN + internal Vref) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (ITRIP) |
| Bootstrap Diodes | Integrated (3) | Integrated (3) | Integrated (3) | Integrated (3) | Integrated (3) | Integrated (3) |
| Fault Output | Open-drain FO/SD | Open-drain FO/SD | Open-drain FO/SD | Open-drain FO/SD | Open-drain FO/SD | Open-drain ITRIP |
| IGBT Technology | Trench-gate field-stop, SC rugged | Trench-gate field-stop, SC rugged | Trench-gate field-stop, SC rugged | Trench-gate field-stop, SC rugged | Trench-gate field-stop, SC rugged | Trench-gate field-stop, SC rugged |
Key Differentiators
- Integrated analog comparator with internal Vref for hardware over-current (vs STGIPS10C60-H)
- 20 A current rating in the same 25-PowerDIP SLLIMM footprint (vs IRAMS10UP60B (Infineon))
- Trench-gate field-stop short-circuit rugged IGBTs (vs STGIPS20C60 (SMD variant))
Design Notes
The STGIPS20C60-H's 25-PowerDIP module dissipates up to roughly 40-50 W at 20 A continuous phase current with high switching frequency, so a properly sized heatsink with thermal compound is mandatory. Use a clip-on or bolt-down heatsink rated for at least 5 C/W thermal resistance to keep the module baseplate below 100 C at full load. For sealed enclosures, add forced-air cooling or derate the drive to 70-80% of rated current. Estimated: at 20 A with 1.7 V VCE(sat), per-leg conduction loss is approximately 34 W; switching loss adds 5-10 W at 12 kHz, putting total losses in the 40-50 W range.
Place the three bootstrap capacitors (typically 1 uF ceramic or 4.7 uF electrolytic in parallel with 100 nF ceramic) as physically close as possible to the VBU/VS1, VBV/VS2, VBW/VS3 pin pairs to keep the high-side gate-drive loop inductance under 10 nH. Keep the DC-link bulk capacitors close to the P and N pins and add a 100 nF film/ceramic snubber directly across P-N for high-frequency switching noise suppression. Route the CIN comparator trace away from switching nodes and add a 1 kohm + 100 pF RC filter on CIN to prevent nuisance over-current trips from switching ringing.
Do not exceed the 600 V VCE rating during regenerative braking - motor kinetic energy pumps back into the DC-link, and without a brake resistor or active clamp the DC-link voltage can spike above 600 V and latch-up the IGBTs. Always size the DC-link capacitor bank to absorb worst-case braking energy. Also, do not operate below the UVLO threshold (typically 12 V on VCC); under-voltage gate drive causes high IGBT conduction loss and immediate thermal failure. Verify that the fault-output pull-up voltage matches VCC - tying FO to a higher voltage rail can back-drive the logic supply through ESD structures.
Use a 4-layer PCB with a continuous ground plane on layer 2 directly under the module and routing the high-current traces on the top and bottom layers. Keep the logic-side GND (VSS) and power-side GND (N) connected only at one star point near the shunt resistor to avoid ground-loop noise coupling into the CIN comparator. Maintain at least 4 mm clearance between high-voltage (P, N, U, V, W) traces and low-voltage logic traces (HIN, LIN, EN, FO, CIN) to satisfy IEC 61800-5-1 creepage requirements for reinforced insulation.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliant per STMicroelectronics product page. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - this is an industrial/white-goods IPM, not an automotive-grade module. Lead-free process confirmed; halogen-free status not explicitly published in provided data.
