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Power Modules suit high voltage, zero current switching.
August 5, 2004 - Rated 1,000 and 1,200 V, MOSFET Modules are offered in single switch configuration with currents from 86–160 A and phase leg configuration with currents of 37–49 A. Modules are integrated in SP6 package, which exhibits minimum internal parasitic resistance and inductance. Power devices allow operating in ZCS mode in range of 100–200 kHz for Power MOS 7® PT IGBTs and Fast NPT IGBTs, and above 200 kHz for Power MOS 7® MOSFETs.
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Release date: August 2, 2004
APT Europe Introduces New MOSFET and IGBT Standard Power Modules Dedicated to ZCS (Zero Current Switching) Applications
Bordeaux, France….. Advanced Power Technology Europe, a leader in power module technology is pleased to announce a new product line of standard power modules for high voltage Zero Current Switching applications.
Switching losses in hard switching mode are the main limitation to increase operating frequencies. Higher switching frequency leads to significant size and weight reduction of passive components like capacitors, transformers, and inductors used in power converters. One way to increase the switching frequency is to reduce the switching losses by adopting soft switching techniques such as ZVS (zero voltage switching) and ZCS.
These new modules focus on ZCS soft switching operation where power switches are actively turned on while switching losses are reduced due to a commutation inductance connected in series with the switch. Turn-off losses are minimized with switch current amplitude close to 0 Amps. A power device with a series high voltage fast diode is the common switch configuration for ZCS application.
1000V and 1200V MOSFET standard power modules are offered in a single switch configuration with currents from 86A to 160A. These modules use AlN substrates for best thermal performance. 1200V IGBT standard power modules are also offered in a single switch configuration. The APTGU180U120D is based upon APT PowerMOS 7® PT IGBTs and is specified for 1200V and 180A. Other IGBT single switch modules are available with fast 1200V NPT IGBTs offering 200A and 300A current capability.
1000 and 1200 volt MOSFET standard power modules are also offered in a phase leg configuration with currents of 37 to 49 amps.
All these modules are integrated in the SP6 package which is designed to exhibit minimum internal parasitic resistance and inductance therefore offering high frequency operation capability. The use of the latest generation of power devices allows operating in ZCS mode in the range of 100 kHz to 200 kHz for Power MOS 7® PT IGBTs and Fast NPT IGBTs and above 200 kHz for Power MOS 7® MOSFETs.
Key features:
• Low profile (17mm height)
• High efficiency at elevated switching frequencies
• Low turn on losses
• Low diode recovery charges
• Space and cost savings
• Isolated package – easy mounting
Applications
Main applications for this product family are industrial power supplies, induction heating equipments, welders, battery chargers, UPS operating from 400V AC mains and above, requiring high frequency in ZCS soft switching mode.
Data sheets are available to assist the designer, describing the features and benefits of these new devices in greater detail. These may be downloaded from APT’s website at http://advancedpower.com or obtained from the factory.
Availability
Samples are available now. Lead times for 10K quantities 8-12 weeks. Pricing quantities of 1000 to 2500 pieces ranges from $68.00 to $159.00.
Configuration Part number BVCES IC(A)@ VCE(on) TYPE package
(V) TC=80° (V)
Single switch W APTGF200U120D 1200 200 3.2 IGBT NPT SP6
series diodes APTGF300U120D 1200 300 3.2
APTGU180U120D 1200 180 3.3 IGBT PT SP6
Configuration Part number BVCES IC (A)@ RDS(on)
(V) TC=80°C milli-ohm TYPE package
Single switch
with series diode APTM120U100D-AlN 1200 86 100 MOSFET SP6
APTM120UM70D-AlN 1200 126 70 MOSFET SP6
APTM100UM65D-AlN 1000 110 65 MOSFET SP6
APTM100UM45D-AlN 1000 160 45 MOSFET SP6
Phase leg with APTM120A20D 1200 37 200 MOSFET SP6
Series diodes APTM100A13D 1000 49 130 MOSFET SP6
With Operations in Bend, Oregon, Santa Clara, California, Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania and Bordeaux France, APT is a leading supplier of power semiconductors for RF, Microwave, Linear, and Switchmode Applications.
For additional information contact:
405 SW Columbia Street, Bend, Oregon 97702
Tel: (541) 382-8028
Fax: (541) 389-1241
POWER MOS 7® is a Registered Trademark of Advanced Power Technology.Company Information: Name: Advanced Power Technology Address: 405 S.W. Columbia St. City: Bend State: OR ZIP: 97702 Country: USA Phone: 800-522-0809 FAX: 541-388-0364 http://www.advancedpower.com
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