<Dual-In-Line Package Intelligent Power Module>
1200V Mini DIPIPM with BSD Series APPLICATION NOTE
Publication Date: September 2015
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4.4 Initial charging in bootstrap circuit
In the case of applying bootstrap circuit, it is necessary to charge to the BSC initially because voltage of BSC is
0V at initial state or it may go down to the trip level of under voltage protection after long suspending period
(even 1s). BSC charging is performed by turning on all N-side IGBT normally. When outer load (e.g. motor) is
connected to the DIPIPM, BSC charging may be performed by turning on only one phase N-side IGBT since
potential of all output terminals will go down to GND level through the wiring in the motor. But its charging
efficiency might become lower due to some cause. (e.g. wiring resistance of motor)
There are mainly two procedures for BSC charging. One is performed by one long pulse, and another is
conducted by multiple short pulses. Multi pulse method is used when there are some restriction like control
supply capability and so on.
Fig.4-4-1 Initial charging root Fig.4-4-2 Example of waveform by one charging pulse
Initial charging needs to be performed until voltage of BSC exceeds recommended minimum supply voltage
13V. (It is recommended to charge as high as possible with consideration for voltage drop between the end of
charging and start of inverter operation.)
After BSC was charged, it is recommended to input one ON pulse to the P-side input for reset of internal IC
state before starting system. Input pulse width is needed to be longer than allowable minimum input pulse width
PWIN(on). (e.g. 2.0
μ
s or more for PSSxxS72FT. Refer the datasheet for each product.)
0V
V
D
15V
0V
N-side
input
0
Charge
current
0
Voltage of
BSC V
DB
P
(Vcc)
N
(GND)
BSD
U,V,W
15V
N-side
IGBT
P-side
IGBT
V
FB
V
FS
HVIC
LVIC
V
N1
V
NC
V
P1
N-side
FWDi
Level
S
h
ift
V
PC
V
DB
ON
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