Silicon carbide (SiC) is en route to mainstream for applications like photovoltaic and uninterruptable power supplies. Infineon Technologies AG is now targeting the next group of applications for this wide bandgap technology. The evaluation board EVAL-M5-E1B1245N-SiC was developed to support customers during their first steps in designing industrial drives applications with a maximum of 7.5 […]
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POL voltage regulator targets server, networking and telecom board apps
Infineon Technologies introduces the new OptiMOS IR3826(A)M integrated point-of-load DC-DC voltage regulator. It is a fully integrated and highly efficient device in two versions (IR3826AM for 16 A and IR3826M for 23 A) for applications such as netcom router and switches, datacom, telecom base stations, server, and enterprise storage. The voltage regulator can operate from an input voltage of 12 […]
SiC 1,200-V power modules target EV charging, UPS apps
Production numbers of electric vehicles (full and hybrid) are rapidly increasing. With that, the demand for energy efficient charging solutions is also rising. Addressing the fast-growing demand for Silicon Carbide (SiC) solutions in this field, Infineon Technologies AG launched two new EasyPACK modules of the 1200 V family. Both, Easy 1B and Easy 2B, integrate […]
Single-stage quasi-resonant flyback controller drives LEDs
Infineon Technologies AG releases a new LED driver IC to its XDP portfolio. The XDPL8210 is a constant current flyback IC with a high power factor and primary-side regulation. Key advantages of designing with XDPL8210 include outstanding functional performance for efficient designs as well as low bill-of-material (BOM) for small system cost and high flexibility. It enables excellent […]
High-efficiency inverters target PV, energy storage apps
Compared with traditional 3-level neutral-point-clamped topologies, the advanced neutral-point-clamped (ANPC) inverter design supports an even loss distribution between semiconductor devices. Infineon Technologies AG utilizes the ANPC topology for its hybrid SiC and IGBT power module EasyPACK 2B in the 1200 V family. Optimizing for sweet spot losses of the CoolSiC MOSFET and the TRENCHSTOP IGBT4 […]
Dimming is a bright spot for new 80-V DC-DC buck LED driver IC
Infineon Technologies AG introduces the new LED driver IC ILD8150/E. It features an innovative hybrid dimming mode technology for achieving 0.5 percent of the target current. With its supply voltage range from 8 V DC up to 80 V DC, the driver IC provides a high safety voltage margin for applications operating close to safe extra-low voltage (SELV) […]
Power Electronics Top Talks in May 2019 on EDABoard.com
Peer-to-peer, engineer-to-engineer questions and answers from the EDABoard.com engineering community around power electronics. Click the “Read more” link and follow the entire conversation and maybe add your two cents by logging in to EDAboard.com Problem with inverter’s drive – I tried to build this configuration but when I try to raise the voltage up to […]
More options for SiC Schottky 1200-V diodes
Infineon Technologies AG is extending the CoolSiC Schottky 1200 V G5 diode portfolio with the release of a TO247-2 package. It can easily replace silicon diodes for higher efficiency. The expanded 8.7 mm creepage and clearance distances offer extra safety in high-pollution environments. Forward currents up to 40 A are available to address EV DC […]
SiC 1200 V MOSFETs go into high-volume production
Infineon Technologies AG enters high volume production of a comprehensive portfolio of CoolSiC SiC 1200 V MOSFETs. They are rated from 30 mΩ to 350 mΩ and implemented into TO247-3 and TO247-4 housings. The expansion includes a surface mount device (SMD) portfolio and a 650 V CoolSiC MOSFET product family, both to be launched soon. […]
Tiny 3-phase Intelligent Power Modules handle up to 20 A
Infineon Technologies AG adds a new member to its growing family of intelligent power modules (IPMs): CIPOS Tiny. The 3-phase inverter module is the newest generation of IPM to offer the highest power density for variable speed motor drives. By using the latest TRENCHSTOP™ IGBT6, it is possible to realize maximum efficiency with minimum footprint. […]
