Advanced Industrial Motor Control for Increased Power Efficiency

Advanced Industrial Motor Control systems improve energy efficiency by using variable-speed motors and sophisticated inverter designs with IGBTs, SiC MOSFETs, and GaN HEMTs, along with integrated modules like IPMs and PIMs for compact, high-performance operation. In this white paper, learn how systems optimize power delivery through three-phase inverters, power factor correction (PFC), and brake circuits, balancing trade-offs between efficiency, switching speed, cost, and thermal performance.

White Paper Overview

Advanced Industrial Motor Control systems are critical for improving energy efficiency in industrial applications, as electric motors consume over 40% of global electricity. These systems use variable-speed control and sophisticated inverter designs with IGBTs, SiC MOSFETs, and GaN HEMTs to optimize power delivery, reduce losses, and extend motor lifetime. Key technologies include Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs) and Power Integrated Modules (PIMs), which integrate power switches, gate drivers, and passive components for compact, reliable, and high-performance motor drives.

This white paper provides a comprehensive resource for designing modern industrial motor control systems. You’ll explore power stages such as three-phase inverters, power factor correction (PFC), and brake circuits, while learning about packaging options, system integration, and the trade-offs between IGBT and SiC technologies for efficiency, switching speed, and cost. The paper also highlights emerging high-efficiency motor solutions, including Gen7 IGBTs, SiC MOSFETs, and more.

The white paper offers practical insights on component selection, system architecture, and prototyping tools. It includes detailed block diagrams of IPM and PIM modules, recommendations for onsemi power devices, and evaluation platforms such as the Motor Development Kit (MDK) to accelerate design from 100 W to 100 kW. Download this white paper to gain everything you need to create next-generation, high-efficiency motor control systems for industrial applications.