Damage to a relay contact after cyclic current loading. A better understanding of inverter reliability will help boost performance and reduce costs. Image: Fraunhofer IMWS. Inverters are critical to ...

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Automotive engineers are constantly looking for ways to reduce fuel consumption and lower CO 2 emissions, while at the same time lowering overall system costs. To ...

A 650-V GaN intelligent power module (IPM) from TI enables up to 99% inverter efficiency for major home appliances and HVAC systems. The DRV7308 IPM integrates 650-V, 205-mΩ e-mode GaN FETs in a half ...

New power modules with solderable pin terminals have changed the structure of inverters in applications up to 20kW. The new EconoPACK+ package was designed to fill the gap between 20kW and 100kW ...

The technology leaders are inverter applications in the solar market, but also uninterruptible power supplies and motor drives have new targets for improved efficiency. Vincotech's article about ...

While the inverterization—AC/DC conversion—is modernizing refrigerator designs, power devices like MOSFETs take this home appliance a step further by maximizing energy efficiency and lowering audible ...

Fifth generation technology improves the characteristics of fourth generation IGBT and (free-wheeling diode) FWD devices, both switching behavior and electrical losses are improved. Furthermore, an ...

Modular SiC intelligent power modules and inverter control modules by Cissoid are now available from Rhopoint Components. The Cissoid CMT-PLA3SB12340A SiC mosfet intelligent module is available from ...

Fairchild Semiconductor's Automotive 3-Phase Variable Speed Inverter Power Module Enables Higher Torque Systems, Saves Fuel, Lowers CO 2 Emissions Device Shortens Development Time, Increases ...