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6500 V X-Series High Voltage IGBT Modules

6500 V X-Series High Voltage IGBT Modules

This article introduces Mitsubishi Electric's 6500V X-Series High Voltage IGBT module for power modules operating at 150ºC junction temperature.


Enhancing the performance of traditional IGBT-module-based power assemblies with SiC modules

Enhancing the performance of traditional IGBT-module-based power assemblies with SiC modules

This article discusses how Silicon Carbide MOSFETs enable high frequency in high power conversion systems for enhanced performance of power…


Transfer Mold IPM Family “SLIMDIP” with 5A/15A 600V RC (Reverse Conducting) IGBT in a Compact Package

Transfer Mold IPM Family “SLIMDIP” with 5A/15A 600V RC (Reverse Conducting) IGBT in a Compact Package

This article highlights Mitsubishi Electric Dual-In-line Package (DIP) Intelligent Power Module SLIMDIP with ratings of 5A and 15A/600V in a…


IGCT – A Highly Efficient Device with Continuing Great Success in High Power Applications

IGCT – A Highly Efficient Device with Continuing Great Success in High Power Applications

This article compares the IGCT with IGBT and discusses its advantages of IGCT over IGBT in terms of power density as well as device and converter…


The Influence of IGBT5 and .XT Technology on the System Power Density illustrated through a Hardware Demonstrator

The Influence of IGBT5 and .XT Technology on the System Power Density illustrated through a Hardware Demonstrator

This article discusses the advantages brought about by IGBT5 and .XT Technology in increasing the power density and lifetime of power modules.


PLECS Goes Real-Time: A New HILSystem for Power Electronics

PLECS Goes Real-Time: A New HILSystem for Power Electronics

This article introduces Plexim's PLECS RT Box and its benefits for system modelling, design, simulation and testing of power electronics systems.


BTRAN  BiDirectional BiPolar Junction Transistor

BTRAN BiDirectional BiPolar Junction Transistor

This article discusses the functions and applications of Bi-directional Bipolar Junction Transistor (B-TRAN), a new topology for power semiconductors.


High Power Digital Inrush Current Controller

High Power Digital Inrush Current Controller

This article highlights IXYS HPDICC that offers flexibility in implementing a unique control algorithm for the development of an efficient power…


Temperature Limits for Power Modules Part-1: Maximum Junction Temperature

Temperature Limits for Power Modules Part-1: Maximum Junction Temperature

This article features Infineon temperature limits for power module by understanding the effect of changing operating conditions and application…


Data Sheet Factors in Resistor Selection

Data Sheet Factors in Resistor Selection

This article highlights Isabellenhütte about selecting a resistor for applications using data sheets that provide factors that influence the…


European PowerBase to Explore the NextGeneration Power Devices

European PowerBase to Explore the NextGeneration Power Devices

This article introduces European 'PowerBase' development of GaN-based power devices and offers insights on new substrate technologies.


Technical Articles Dec 10, 2015 by imec
Inverter Output AC Filter Capacitor for Today’s Demanding Applications

Inverter Output AC Filter Capacitor for Today’s Demanding Applications

Transform an LED Driver from Buck to Boost for Enhanced Flexibility Reduced BOM

Transform an LED Driver from Buck to Boost for Enhanced Flexibility Reduced BOM

This article offers a method on how a buck-mode DC-to-DC converter IC can be made into a boost-mode device to drive LED strings with higher voltage.


Advantages of the 1200 V SiC Schottky Diode with MPS Design

Advantages of the 1200 V SiC Schottky Diode with MPS Design

This article describes how consistent innovations in device design and assembly techniques improve performance, reliability and cost position of…


Biricha Lecture Notes on Analog and Digital Power Supply Design Part 2D

Biricha Lecture Notes on Analog and Digital Power Supply Design Part 2D

This article discusses the reasons why Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controller is not best suited for stabilising most switch-mode power…


NonIGBT Power Modules Acoustic Inspection

NonIGBT Power Modules Acoustic Inspection

This article discusses various types of power modules with different structure and capacity and emphasizes the importance of AMI inspection to find…


Incorporating Magnetic Saturation of a PMSM for Drive Systems Modeling in PLECS

Incorporating Magnetic Saturation of a PMSM for Drive Systems Modeling in PLECS

This article discusses the flux-based PMSM models incorporating saturation using analytical functions and look-up tables and offers tips on the…


Calibration Meeting the Challenges of HighFrequency Power Measurement

Calibration Meeting the Challenges of HighFrequency Power Measurement

This article defines calibration and introduces Yokogawa's calibration capabilities and emphasizes the importance of accreditation for…


Rethinking Power Analysis

Rethinking Power Analysis

This article introduces ZES ZIMMER's innovations to their power analyzers in terms of DUT physical interface, user interface and interface to…


Everything for Capacitive Power Supplies from a Single Source

Everything for Capacitive Power Supplies from a Single Source

This article emphasizes the importance of capacitors and their capacitive properties and topologies in the designs of power supplies.