The race is on to push efficiency in power conversion beyond 99%. It is a contest with innovative new topologies running neck-on-neck with standard half-bridge solutions featuring SiC and GaN semiconductors. A wide range of applications requires bidirectional power conversion, and it has to be ultra efficient for everything from solar inverters [...]
Posted on 26 January 2015
1200V Generation 8 IGBTs
21 January 2015
Specifically Designed For Industrial Motor Drive Applications For industrial motor drive applications at power levels which do not require IGBT modules, there is a limited amount of optimized IGBT discretes available. IR’s Generation 8 1200V IGBT Co-packs TO247 family of products opens up the door for designers to select the strongest, highest [...]
Infineon Technologies AG successfully acquires International Rectifier
20 January 2015
Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) announced the closing of the acquisition of International Rectifier. With effect from today, the El Segundo based company has become part of Infineon following the approval of all necessary regulatory authorities and International Rectifier’s shareholders. “The acquisition of International Rectifier is an important step for Infineon [...]
More Light with Less Power
07 January 2015
Report from LpS 2014 The LED professional Symposium + Expo 2014 (LpS 2014) took place from September 30th to October 2nd in Bregenz, Austria. 58 multidisciplinary expert talks, 5 hands on workshops and 2 tech-panels were hosted to inform the visitors about all aspects of LED lighting. Close to 100 companies were [...]
Automated Acoustic Inspection for IGBT Modules
05 January 2015
High-power IGBT modules have long needed a non-destructive method to inspect for internal structural defects such as voids, non-bonds, delaminations and cracks. The best time for such inspection is after assembly but before encapsulation, which prevents rework. X-ray won’t find all of these defects, but the ultrasound of acoustic micro imaging systems [...]
SEMIX 5 from SEMIKRON
29 December 2014
Enhanced standard for superior thermal and dynamic performances SEMiX®5 completes the SEMiX® product family between 50kW and 350kW for 650V, 1200V and 1700V applications. The baseplate module features rugged power terminals with 17mm height and Press-Fit contacts for a low cost solder-free assembly of the gate driver. A significantly reduced stray inductance allows for [...]
Infineon and UMC Announce Manufacturing Agreement for Automotive Applications
26 December 2014
Companies will jointly bring Infineon’s Smart Power Technology to UMC’s 300mm manufacturing Joint press release of Infineon Technologies and United Microelectronics Corporation The semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) and United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TSE: 2303), a leading global semiconductor foundry, today announced the extension of their manufacturing partnership [...]
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The eGaN FET Supply Chain
Posted on 21 November 2014
By Alex Lidow Ph.D.; Efficient Power Conversation KEY TAKE AWAYS GaN technology is compatible with low-cost silicon integrated circuit infrastructure already in place, allowing GaN technology to leverage billions of dollars of underutilized semiconductor supply chain. eGaN FETs eliminate one standard element in the semiconductor supply chain – the external plastic package. [...]
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Power Electronics & Semiconductor Manuals
Posted on 21 July 2014
Power electronics engineers should be equipped with up to date power electronics manuals Below are recommendations for several power electronics manuals including purchasing or download information. Infineon Reference book IGBT Modules as eBook and printed Book Today, IGBT and power MOSFET modules are instrumental in power electronic systems and are [...]
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Post Job Ads in Bodo's Power Systems and on PowerGuru
Posted on 16 June 2014
With just one purchase, companies can post job ads with the Power Electronics leaders PowerGuru and Bodo’s Power System’s Magazine offer the possibility of purchasing job advertisements that will be delivered via 3 types of media – print, web, and e-mail – in one purchased package, specifically targeting Power Electronics professionals. With one [...]
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PowerGuru Media Guide Now Available
Posted on 04 February 2014
With the release of a new media guide for 2014, PowerGuru offers companies a variety of opportunities to increase their online presence and brand recognition. From a choice of several promotion options, companies can select a campaign method that best suits their marketing goals. Available options include banner [...]
