Vishay Intros Next-Gen High-Efficiency IGBT Power Modules for Reduced Conduction and Switching Losses
The Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH), a global designer and manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, has introduced five new half-bridge industrial-grade IGBT power modules, housed within a newly redesigned INT-A-PAK package, and designed for reduced conduction and switching losses.
With a design builds upon the foundation of Vishay’s own proprietary Trench IGBT technology, the new VS-GT100TS065S, VS-GT150TS065S, VS-GT200TS065S, VS-GT100TS065N, and VS-GT200TS065N half-bridge IGBT power modules offer designers a choice of two best in class technologies — low VCE(ON) or low Eoff — to lower conduction or switching losses in high current inverter stages for transportation, energy, and industrial applications.
The newly released half-bridge devices integrate Trench IGBTs, renowned for their enhanced power efficiency, as compared to alternative options. The further incorporate Gen IV FRED Pt anti-parallel diodes with ultra-soft reverse recovery characteristics, as well as a revised gate pin orientation. In addition, their compact INT-A-PAK package ensures full compatibility with 34 mm industry-standard package, allowing them to serve as a seamless mechanical drop-in replacement for legacy modules.
These RoHS-compliant modules feature 650 V collector to emitter voltages, continuous collector current from 100 A to 200 A, and very low junction to case thermal resistance. UL-approved file E78996, the devices can be directly mounted to heatsinks and offer low EMI to reduce snubbing requirements.
The combined features of the five new Vishay half-bridge industrial-grade IGBT power modules allow them to be specified for use in power supply inverters for railway equipment; energy generation, distribution, and storage systems; welding equipment; motor drives; and robotics. In addition, to reduce potential conduction losses in output stages for TIG welding machines, the models VS-GT100TS065S, VS-GT150TS065S, and VS-GT200TS065S offer a low collector-to-emitter voltage of ≤ 1.07 V at +125 °C and rated current. For higher frequency power applications, the models VS-GT100TS065N and VS-GT200TS065N offer extremely low switching losses, with Eoff down to 1.0 mJ at +125 °C and rated current.
For detailed specifications, product samples, or additional information, please visit: https://www.vishay.com
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About Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.® Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.vishay.com.
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