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650V IGBTs increase power conversion efficiency
STMicroelectronics'M-series of 650V IGBTsoffers designers a fast and affordable way to increase the efficiency of HVAC motor drives, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, solar power converters, and all power-conversion applications working up to 20kHz in hard-switching circuit topologies.
IGBT & freewheeling diode function on a single chip
A 6.5kV power module that features IGBT and freewheeling diode functionality integrated into a single chip has been introduced by Infineon Technologies.This RCDC chip is suitable for modern high-speed trains and high-performance locomotives as well as for future HVDC electric power transmission systems and medium voltage drives used for example in oil, gas and mining industries.
Power transistor sales expected to grow by 6% in 2015
Power transistor sales are forecast to grow 6% in 2015 and set a new record high of $14.0bn following a strong recovery in 2014, which drove up dollar volumes by 14% after two consecutive years of decline, according to IC Insights’ 2015 O S-D Report—A Market Analysis and Forecast for Optoelectronics, Sensors/Actuators, and Discretes. In the last six years, power transistor sales have swung wildly, overshooting and undershooting end-us...
Weldability-Sif launch Sifweld mts 250 industrial welding package
Weldability-Sif has launched the SifWeld MTS 250, an electronically controlled MIG/MAG/MMA industrial welding package featuring IGBT inverter technology.
German research project aims for more powerful EV drivetrain
HV-ModAL, a German research project to improve the power ofEV drive trains,aims to create an electric drive train modular system toolbox which is suitable for a wide range of EVs, within three years. Thus, the ten partners from the whole automotive value chain and the sciences intend to further expand the global market position of the German automotive industry in the field of EVs – pure electric, PHEVs and small transport vehicles.
Neutral point clamped modules feature IGBT H5 technology
A set of Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) modules featuring Infineon IGBT H5 technology have been introduced by Vincotech. Offered in flow 0 and flow 1 housings, the modules combine high speed with low saturation voltages and outstanding switching characteristics.
Robust IGBT claims best-in-class CMTI
Designed to improve electric motor energy efficiency in industrial motor control, the ADuM4135 is an isolated IGBT gate driver from Analog Devices. It incorporates iCoupler digital isolator technology and galvanic isolation in a single package. It has, according to the company, the industry’s best combination of CMTI (Common-Mode Transient Immunity) at 100kV/µs and propagation delay of 50ns (typical).
AEG supplies storage converters for UET's Uni.System
Announcing it has been chosen by UniEnergy Technologies (UET),AEG Power Solutions is to supply Protect SC.600 storage converters for UET's Uni.System. UET produces innovative large-scale battery energy storage systems for utility, commercial and industrial, micro-grid and other applications.
Robust, reliable HVICs suit solar & UPS applications
Infineon Technologies has announced the introduction of a family of rugged, reliable 700V High-Voltage ICs (HVICs) optimised for solar, power supply, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), welding and industrial drive applications. The 700V offering enables designers of high-voltage power stages to simplify their design while making them more robust.
Trench SiC MOSFET cuts on-state resistance in half
ROHM has announced the development and mass production of a SiC MOSFET that adopts the world's first trench structure. Compared to existing planar-type SiC MOSFETs, RDS(ON) is reduced by 50% in the same chip size, making it possible to significantly decrease power loss in a variety of equipment, from industrial inverters and power supplies to power conditioners for solar power systems.