Category Archives: Semiconductors
SiC and IGBT Modules from Hitachi Energy Beat Supply Chain Issues
Hitachi Energy’s IGBT modules are available on competitive lead times, allowing users to get up and running quickly. Typical lead times for Hitachi’s range of IGBT, Silicon Carbide MOSFET and diode modules are 6-8 weeks. This... Read more
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ABB Power Grids becomes Hitachi Energy
Hitachi ABB Power Grids has evolved to become Hitachi Energy. The name change reflects the rapidly evolving energy landscape and enables the business to position its technologies to serve customers beyond the grid. Hitachi acquired ABB’s Power... Read more
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High-Quality Power Semiconductors Now Supporting 1.8 and 2.2 kV
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is expanding its product portfolio to include 1.8 kV and 2.2 kV class bipolar devices. The 60Pak Thyristor and Diode modules offer currents up to 890 A. Diode / diode, thyristor / diode... Read more
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Rectifiers Offer 50% Smaller Footprint and 90% Volume Reduction
PPM Power's Three-Phase Diode Module range has been expanded with a new Dual Inline Package from SanRex. They offer a 50% smaller footprint and 90% volume reduction compared directly to other 1600 V 100 A... Read more
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The Benefits of SanRex SiC MOSFET Modules
SanRex Silicon Carbide MOSFET modules are ideal for demanding applications such as motor drives, power supplies, high performance inverters and induction heating. The modules meet both the compact size and high performance requirements for these applications.... Read more
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RoadPak SiC Module Offers Advantages in Vehicle Operation
RoadPak is the first module for e-mobility and automotive applications in ABB’s portfolio of power semiconductors that takes advantage of Silicon Carbide technology. The RoadPak module is designed to house up to ten parallel SiC MOSFET... Read more
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New Compact Dual In-Line Three-Phase Diode Rectifier
SanRex has released a new line of Three-Phase Diode Modules for three-phase rectification, available in 65, 75 and 100 A current ratings. They offer a major size and volume reduction over standard industry packages. Compared directly... Read more
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Simulated results demonstrate an advantage for IGCTs
PPM Power supplies a range of ABB IGCT modules. IGCTs are manufactured by combining a high-power semiconductor switch with a gate unit and are used when there is a requirement for the... Read more
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How have power semiconductors changed HVDC technology?
High Voltage Direct Current technology offers greater stability, reliability and transmission capacity than HVAC technology. In bulk power transfer, DC transmission lines can carry power over longer distances with lower losses than AC lines, making... Read more
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PPM Power expands range of SiC MOSFET power modules
PPM Power has expanded its range of Silicon Carbide Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor power modules. The new power modules cover different topologies including half bridge, six pack, H-bridge, boost chopper and buck... Read more
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