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Integrated Power Module Now Delivers 25% More Power
SEMIKRON’s SKiiP 4 now features a new, high-performance pin fin cooler optimised for baseplate-less designs alongside variable diode/IGBT chip area distribution for different asymmetric distributions between diode and IGBT chips that offer huge… read more
Optimized inverters
A smartly designed interface and structure form the key building blocks of a convenient inverter design read more
The Silent Revolution
Since TOYOTA’s first Prius in 1997, the public relates electro-mobility to the automobile mega-market. Even though it may be the most important market, it is not the first in its evolution. Much earlier, the material-handling industry started to… read more
It takes more than a module
Pre-integration of key-elements fills the gap of missing modules for LV power inverters read more
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2020 (4 articles)
IGBT Driver for 2-Level and 3-Level Industrial Applications with Enhanced Isolation Capability for DC Voltages of up to 1500V
SKYPER IGBT drivers isolate and transfer the microprocessor generated control signals from a low voltage side to the high voltage environment of power semiconductors. Besides this essential signal transfer function, this publication will also cover… read more
IGBT Generation 7 - A Practical View on the Benefits in Motor Drives
The 1200V Generation 7 IGBTs are the new workhorse in the power electronics world. They are specifically designed for motor drive applications and at SEMIKRON available from two different suppliers. This ensures supply chain safety paired with… read more
Versatile IGBT Power Module for Demanding Industrial and Automotive Applications
The SKiM63/93 power semiconductor module was launched in 2011 and, owing to its versatility, has become an important IGBT module platform for many applications. Initially the SKiM63/93 module platform used silicon IGBT and diode chips, employing… read more
Ten years on…
Lessons learned in China over the past decade can help as the European Union pushes truck and bus electrification read more