A review of MOSFET advances helps predict where the technology is likely to head. Ashita Mirchandani, Bastian Lang • Infineon Technologies The past 50 years have seen unprecedented changes enabled by technology. The trend will continue with emerging technologies such as e-mobility, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, connectivity and 5G. At the heart […]
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Three-phase motor control IC is fully programmable
The EiceDRIVER product portfolio of three-phase gate driver ICs now includes the 6EDL7141, a fully programmable solution for advanced motor control applications. Packaged in a 48-pin VQFN with a 7×7-mm2 footprint, the 6EDL7141 delivers higher power density and improves overall system efficiency. Combined with Infineon’s market-leading power MOSFETs, customers are now able to develop their […]
SiC 1,700-V MOSFETs designed for aux power supplies in 3-phase conversion systems
Infineon Technologies complements its CoolSiC MOSFET offering with another voltage class. Having added 650V to the portfolio earlier this year, the company is now launching the 1700V class with its proprietary trench semiconductor technology. Maximizing the strong physical characteristics of silicon carbide (SiC), this ensures that the new 1700V surface-mounted devices (SMD) offer reliability, as […]
How wide bandgap technologies stack up
Cutting-edge power device technologies all have a niche. Here’s a rundown on the applications in which each one likely fits. Dr. Gerald Deboy, Dr. Peter Friedrichs Infineon Technologies The process of converting electrical power to different ac and dc levels and to mechanical motion has changed dramatically over the years. The development of “switched-mode” techniques […]
IGBT/gate driver modules target 80-450-W A/C fans, fridges, washing machines
Infineon Technologies AG is introducing its CIPOS Micro IM231 series, a family of 600 V rated intelligent power modules (IPM). It is qualified for harsh humid environments, passing 1000 hours of high voltage, high temperature and high humidity reverse bias (HV H3TRB) stress testing. For this reason, the energy-efficient IPM suits power appliance motor drives […]
60-V linear LED controller ICs optimized for general lighting apps
With the BCR601 and BCR602 Infineon Technologies AG introduces two new members of its BCR linear LED controller IC portfolio. The BCR601 features innovative voltage feedback to the primary side also known as “active headroom control” (AHC), enabling cost- and power-effective LED driver applications. The BCR602, on the other hand, targets dimmable LED applications such as light engines, […]
PoL converter carries integrated SVID for Intel systems
Infineon Technologies AG introduces the newest member of its integrated point-of-load product family, the IR38164 DC-DC POL converter. Infineon’s IR38x6x family offers either full SVID compatibility or 3-bit PVID flexibility. This makes it easy to design and support Intel CPU and chipset POL rails in Intel systems. Some products support PMBus functionality for POL rails […]
OptiMOS 6 40-V MOSFET family optimized for synchronous rectification
Committed to set new technology standards in discrete power MOSFET technologies, Infineon Technologies AG introduces its new OptiMOS 6 family. Based on Infineon´s thin wafer technology it enables significant performance benefits and will cover a wide voltage range. The new 40 V MOSFET family has been optimized for synchronous rectification in SMPS for servers, desktop PCs, wireless chargers, […]
Digitally controlled LED driver boasts configurable operating parameters
The emerging trend of smart lighting and Internet of Things requires a new generation of LED drivers. Infineon Technologies introduces the new member of its XDP LED series, the XDPL8221 for cost-effective dual-stage drivers with advanced features. This device combines a quasi-resonant PFC and a quasi-resonant flyback controller with primary side regulation together with a communication interface. A […]
IGBT modules handle up to 25 A with lower losses
Infineon Technologies AG is introducing its new 1200 V TRENCHSTOP IGBT7 and emitter-controlled EC7 diode. The IGBTs provide for higher power density, lower system cost, and reduced system size. Packaged in the well-known Easy housing, the power module fits the needs of industrial drive applications. Based on the new micro-pattern trench technology, the TRENCHSTOP IGBT7 chip […]
