AN2018-36 EVAL-M1-IM231-A User Manual EVAL-M1-IM231-A User Manual iMOTION Modular Application Design Kit About this document Scope and purpose This application note provides an overview of the evaluation-board EVAL-M1-IM231-A including its main features, key data, pin assignments and mechanical dimensions. The EVAL-M1-IM231-A board is a complete evaluation-board including IM231-L6-series 3-phase intelligent power modules (IPM) are designed for high-efficiency appliance motor drives such as air-conditioner fans and refrigerator compressors. In combination with either EVAL-M1-101T or EVAL-M1-099M it features and demonstrates Infineons CIPOS Micro IPM technology for motor drive. The evaluation board EVAL-M1-IM231-A for intelligent power modules (IPM) was developed to support customers during their first steps designing applications with CIPOS Micro power modules. Intended audience This application note is intended for all technical specialists working with the EVAL-M1-IM231-A board. Important notice Attention: The Evaluation Boards and Reference Boards as well as the information in this document are solely intended to support designers of applications in evaluating the use of products from Infineon Technologies for their intended applications. Environmental conditions have been considered in the design of the Evaluation Boards and Reference Boards provided by Infineon Technologies. The design of the Evaluation Boards and Reference Boards has been tested by Infineon Technologies only as described in this document. The design is not qualified in terms of safety requirements, manufacturing and operation over the entire operating temperature range or lifetime. The Evaluation Boards and Reference Boards provided by Infineon Technologies are subject to functional testing only under typical load conditions. Evaluation Boards and Reference Boards are not subject to the same procedures as regular products regarding returned material analysis (RMA), process change notification (PCN) and product discontinuation (PD). Evaluation Boards and Reference Boards are not commercialized products, and are solely intended for evaluation and testing purposes. In particular, they shall not be used for reliability testing or production. The Evaluation Boards and Reference Boards may therefore not comply with CE or similar standards (including but not limited to the EMC Directive 2004/EC/108 and the EMC Act) and may not fulfill other requirements of the country in which they are operated by the customer. The customer shall ensure that all Evaluation Boards and Reference Boards will be handled in a way which is compliant with the relevant requirements and standards of the country in which they are operated. The Evaluation Boards and Reference Boards as well as the information provided in this User Manual Please read the Important Notice and Warnings at the end of this document Revision 1.1 www.infineon.com 1 2020-07-09 EVAL-M1-IM231-A User Manual iMOTION Modular Application Design Kit document are addressed only to qualified and skilled technical staff, for laboratory usage, and shall be used and managed according to the terms and conditions set forth in this document and in other related documentation supplied with the respective Evaluation Board or Reference Board. It is the responsibility of the customers technical departments to evaluate the suitability of the Evaluation Boards and Reference Boards for the intended application, and to evaluate the completeness and correctness of the information provided in this document with respect to such application. The customer accepts that the Evaluation Boards and Reference Boards are not intended to be used in life-endangering applications such as medical, nuclear, military, life-critical or other applications, where failure of the Evaluation Boards and Reference Boards, or any results from the use thereof, can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. The Evaluation Boards and Reference Boards and any information in this document is providedas i and Infineon Technologies disclaims any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of non-infringement of third party rights and implied warranties of fitness for any purpose, or for merchantability. Infineon Technologies shall not be responsible for any damages resulting from the use of the Evaluation Boards and Reference Boards and/or from any information provided in this document. The customer is obliged to defend, indemnify and hold Infineon Technologies harmless from and against any claims or damages arising out of or resulting from any use thereof. Infineon Technologies reserves the right to modify this document and/or any information provided herein at any time without further notice. User Manual 2 Revision 1.1 2020-07-09