• Toshiba Released Two New Power MOSFETs with High-Speed Diodes

    Toshiba Released Two New Power MOSFETs with High-Speed Diodes

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    Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has added DTMOSVI(HSD), power MOSFETs with high-speed diodes suitable for switching power supplies, including data centers and photovoltaic power conditioners, to its latest-generation DTMOSVI series with a super junction structure. Shipments of the first two products “TK042N65Z5” and “TK095N65Z5,” 650V N-channel power MOSFETs in TO-247 packages, start today.

    The new products use high-speed diodes to improve the reverse recovery characteristics important for bridge circuit and inverter circuit applications. Against the standard DTMOSVI, they achieve a 65% reduction in reverse recovery time (trr), and an 88% reduction in reverse recovery charge (Qrr) (measurement conditions: -dIDR/dt= 100A/μs).

    The DTMOSVI(HSD) process used in the new products improves on the reverse recovery characteristics of Toshiba’s DTMOSIV series with high-speed diodes (DTMOSIV(HSD)), and has a lower drain cut-off current at high temperatures. The figure of merit “drain-source On-resistance × gate-drain charges” is also lower. The high temperature drain cut-off current of TK042N65Z5 is approximately 90% lower, and the drain-source On-resistance × gate-drain charge 72% lower, than in Toshiba’s current TK62N60W5.

    This advance will cut equipment power loss and help to improve efficiency. The TK042N65Z5 shows a maximum improvement in power supply efficiency over the current TK62N60W5 of about 0.4%, as measured in a 1.5kW LLC circuit.

    A reference design, “1.6 kW Server Power Supply (Upgraded)”, that uses TK095N65Z5 is available on Toshiba’s website today. The company also offers tools that support circuit design for switching power supplies. Alongside the G0 SPICE model, which verifies circuit function in a short time, highly accurate G2 SPICE models that accurately reproduce transient characteristics are now available.

    Toshiba plans to expand the DTMOSVI(HSD) line-up with the release of devices in TO-220 and TO-220SIS through-hole packages, and TOLL and DFN 8×8 surface-mount packages.

    The company also will continue to expand its line-up of the DTMOSVI series beyond the already released 650V and 600V products and the new products with high-speed diodes. This will enhance switching power supply efficiency, contributing to energy-saving equipment.

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  • Vishay Intertechnology Introduced Five New IGBT Power Modules

    Vishay Intertechnology Introduced Five New IGBT Power Modules

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    Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced five new half-bridge IGBT power modules in the newly redesigned INT-A-PAK package. Built on Vishay’s Trench IGBT technology, the VS-GT100TS065S, VS-GT150TS065S, VS-GT200TS065S, VS-GT100TS065N, and VS-GT200TS065N 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 half-bridge devices released today combine Trench IGBTs — which deliver improved power savings versus other devices on the market — with Gen IV FRED Pt® anti-parallel diodes with ultra soft reverse recovery characteristics. Offering a new gate pin orientation, the modules’ compact INT-A-PAK package is now 100 % compatible with the 34 mm industry-standard package to offer a mechanical drop-in replacement.

    The industrial-level devices will be used in power supply inverters for railway equipment; energy generation, distribution, and storage systems; welding equipment; motor drives; and robotics. To reduce conduction losses in output stages for TIG welding machines, the VS-GT100TS065S, VS-GT150TS065S, and VS-GT200TS065S offer an industry-low collector to emitter voltage  of ≤ 1.07 V at +125 °C and rated current. For high frequency power applications, the VS-GT100TS065N and VS-GT200TS065N offer extremely low switching losses, with Eoff down to 1.0 mJ at +125 °C and rated current.

    The 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.

    Device Specification Table:

    Part #VCESICVCE(ON)EoffSpeedPackage
    @ IC and +125 °C
    VS-GT100TS065S650 V100 A1.02 V6.5 mJDC to 1 kHzINT-A-PAK
    VS-GT150TS065S650 V150 A1.05 V10.3 mJDC to 1 kHzINT-A-PAK
    VS-GT200TS065S650 V200 A1.07 V13.7 mJDC to 1 kHzINT-A-PAK
    VS-GT100TS065N650 V100 A2.12 V1.0 mJ8 kHz to 30 kHzINT-A-PAK
    VS-GT200TS065N650 V200 A2.13 V3.86 mJ8 kHz to 30 kHzINT-A-PAK

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  • Toshiba Unveils a Newly Developed Press Pack IEGT

    Toshiba Unveils a Newly Developed Press Pack IEGT

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    Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has launched a newly developed press pack IEGT “ST3000GXH35A” with ratings of 4500 V/3000 A for use in high-voltage converters.

    The new product ST3000GXH35A has optimized N buffer layer design, thereby reducing approximately 400 V of turn-off-voltage oscillation peak-value (Vcp) at low current, compared with the Toshiba’s existing product. This helps simplify the snubber circuit.

    In addition, the measuring voltage of short-circuit pulse-width has been enhanced to 3400 V in response to applications requiring high voltage. This allows facilitating the short-circuit protection design of converters.

    Applications

    • DC power transmission
    • Static VAR compensator
    • Industrial motor controller

    Features

    • Maximum junction temperature rating: Tj (max)=150 °C
    • Approximately 400 V reduction in turn-off voltage oscillation peak-value (Vcp) at low current
    • Enhanced 3400 V of short-circuit pulse-width

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  • Vishay Intertechnology Introduced a New 30 V N-Channel TrenchFET Gen V Power MOSFET

    Vishay Intertechnology Introduced a New 30 V N-Channel TrenchFET Gen V Power MOSFET

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    Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. introduced a versatile new 30 V n-channel TrenchFET® Gen V power MOSFET that delivers increased power density and enhanced thermal performance for industrial, computer, consumer, and telecom applications.

    Featuring source flip technology in the 3.3 mm by 3.3 mm PowerPAK® 1212-F package, the Vishay Siliconix SiSD5300DN provides best in class on-resistance of 0.71 mΩ at 10 V and on-resistance times gate charge — a critical figure of merit (FOM) for MOSFETs used in switching applications — of 42 mΩ*nC.

    Occupying the same footprint as the PowerPAK 1212-8S, the device released today offers 18 % lower on-resistance to increase power density, while its source flip technology reduces thermal resistance by 63 °C/W to 56 °C/W. In addition, the SiSD5300DN’s FOM represents a 35 % improvement over previous-generation devices, which translates into reduced conduction and switching losses to save energy in power conversion applications.

    PowerPAK1212-F source flip technology reverses the usual proportions of the ground and source pads, extending the area of the ground pad to provide a more efficient thermal dissipation path and thus promoting cooler operation. At the same time, the PowerPAK 1212-F minimizes the extent of the switching area, which helps to reduce the impact of trace noise.

    In the PowerPAK 1212-F package specifically, the source pad dimension increases by a factor of 10, from 0.36 mm2 to 4.13 mm2, enabling a commensurate improvement in thermal performance.  The PowerPAK1212-F’s center gate design also simplifies parallelization of multiple devices on a single-layer PCB.

    The source flip PowerPAK1212-F package of the SiSD5300DN is especially suitable for applications such as secondary rectification, active clamp battery management systems (BMS), buck and BLDC converters, OR-ing FETs, motor drives, and load switches. Typical end products include welding equipment and power tools; servers, edge devices, supercomputers, and tablets; lawnmowers and cleaning robots; and radio base stations.

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  • Micro Commercial Components Released a New Two-in-One IGBT Module

    Micro Commercial Components Released a New Two-in-One IGBT Module

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    Micro Commercial Components announced two-in-one IGBT module, MIF400R065C2TL-BP. Available in the C2 package, this new cutting-edge module combines dual IGBT devices and sets the standard for rugged performance. With 650V capability and an ultra-fast and soft recovery anti-parallel rectifier, this module delivers exceptional reliability in high-power applications.

    MCC’s IGBT module is a no-brainer for motor controls, uninterruptible power supplies, welding equipment, and other power-intensive applications, thanks to its ability to withstand junction temperatures up to 175°C and a high short-circuit capability of 6us.

    Designed with low VCE(sat), IGBT trench technology, and a 400A current rating, this component ensures low switching losses and low inductance while maximizing efficiency.

    Features & Benefits:

    • Low VCE(sat) with positive temperature coefficient
    • Trench IGBT technology
    • Low switching losses
    • High short-circuit capability (6us)
    • Ultra-fast and soft recovery anti-parallel forward diode (FWD)
    • Low inductance
    • Maximum junction temperature of 175°C
    • C2 package

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  • VMAX Selected Infineon Technologies for the Next Generation OBC

    VMAX Selected Infineon Technologies for the Next Generation OBC

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    VMAX, a leading Chinese manufacturer of power electronics and motor drives for new energy vehicles, has selected the new CoolSiC™ hybrid discrete with TRENCHSTOP™ 5 Fast-Switching IGBT and CoolSiC Schottky Diode from Infineon Technologies AG for its next generation 6.6 kW OBC/DCDC on-board chargers.

    Infineon’s components come in a D²PAK package and combine ultra-fast TRENCHSTOP 5 IGBTs with half-rated free-wheeling SiC Schottky barrier diodes to achieve a perfect cost-performance ratio for both hard and soft switching topologies. With their superior performance, optimized power density and leading quality, the power devices are ideally suited for VMAX’s on-board chargers.

    “We are proud to choose Infineon’s CoolSiC Hybrid device in our next-generation OBC, achieving higher reliability, stability, improved performance, and power density. This deepens our already strong partnership with Infineon and drives technological application innovation through close collaboration, working together to promote the thriving development of new energy vehicles,” said Jinzhu Xu, PL Director& Chief Engineer, R&D Department at VMAX.

    “We are excited to strengthen our partnership with VMAX with our highly efficient hybrid products,” said Robert Hermann, Vice President for Automotive High Voltage Chips and Discretes at Infineon. “Together, we will continue to drive e-mobility advancements, providing efficient solutions that meet the requirements of the industry in terms of performance, quality and system cost.”

    With its fast, hard switching TRENCHSTOP 5 650 V IGBT co-packed with zero reverse recovery CoolSiC Schottky diode, the hybrid discrete benefits from very low switching losses at switching speeds above 50 kHz. This makes the device an excellent option for high-power electric vehicle charging systems.

    In addition, the robust 5 th generation CoolSiC Schottky diode offers increased robustness against surge currents, maximizing reliability. Furthermore, the diffusion soldering of the SiC diode has improved the thermal resistance (R th) to the package for small chip sizes, resulting in increased power switching capability.

    With these features, it enables optimum system reliability and longevity, meeting the stringent requirements of the automotive industry. To further maximize compatibility with existing designs, the product also features a pin-to-pin compatible design based on the widely used D²PAK package.

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  • ROHM Added a Lineup of Compact 600V Super Junction MOSFETs

    ROHM Added a Lineup of Compact 600V Super Junction MOSFETs

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    ROHM has added a lineup of compact 600V Super Junction MOSFETs R6004END4 / R6003KND4 / R6006KND4 / R6002JND4 / R6003JND4. These devices are ideal for small lighting power supplies, pumps, and motors.

    In recent years, power supplies for lighting and motors for pumps are required to be smaller as devices become more sophisticated – spurring the demand for compact MOSFETs that are essential for switching operation.

    Generally, however, it has been difficult to reduce the size of Super Junction MOSFETs while maintaining an optimal balance between high breakdown voltage and low ON resistance. In response, after reviewing the shape of the mounted chip, ROHM was able to develop 5 models in the SOT-223-3 package (6.50mm × 7.00mm × 1.66mm) – providing a smaller, lower profile form factor without compromising the performance of conventional products.

    Compared to the conventional TO-252 package (6.60mm × 10.00mm × 2.30mm), ROHM’s new products reduce area and thickness by 31% and 27% – contributing to smaller, lower profile applications. At the same time, the same land pattern (footprint) as the TO-252 package can be used, enabling mounting on existing circuit boards without modification.

    Offering distinctive features, three of the models optimized for compact power supplies. The R6004END4, characterized by low noise, is suitable for applications where noise is a concern, while the R6003KND4 and R6006KND4, capable of high-speed switching, are ideal for sets requiring low loss, high efficiency operation.

    The R6002JND4 and R6003JND4 utilize proprietary PrestoMOS technology to achieve significantly lower switching losses by speeding up reverse recovery time (trr), making them well-suited for motors-equipped devices.

    Supporting materials such as application notes, technical documents, and SPICE simulation models for each product are available on ROHM’s website free of charge to enable quick market introduction.

    Going forward, ROHM will continue to expand its Super Junction MOSFET lineup in different packages and even lower ON resistances that contribute to solving social issues such as environmental protection by reducing power consumption in variety devices.

    Product Lineup

    For compact power supplies

    Part No.Data
    Sheet
    Polarity
    [ch]
    VDSS
    [V]
    ID
    [A]
    RDS(on) [Ω]
    *VGS=10V
    Qg [nC]
    *VGS=10V
    Package
    [mm]
    Typ.Max.Typ.
    R6004END4N6002.40.900.9815Package
    SOT-223-3
    (6.50×7.00×1.66)
    R6003KND41.31.301.508
    R6006KND42.80.720.8712

    For motors

    Part No.Data
    Sheet
    Polarity
    [ch]
    VDSS
    [V]
    ID
    [A]
    RDS(on) [Ω]
    *VGS=15V
    Qg [nC]
    *VGS=15V
    trr
    [ns]
    Package
    [mm]
    Typ.Max.Typ.Typ.
    R6002JND4N6001.02.503.25740Package
    SOT-223-3
    (6.50×7.00×1.66)
    R6003JND41.31.652.15842

    Application Examples

    • R6004END4 / R6003KND4 / R6006KND4: Lighting, Air conditioners, Refrigerators, etc.
    • R6002JND4 / R6003JND4: Motors for pumps, fans, copiers, etc.

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  • Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Added a 100V MOSFET in DFN 5x6 Package

    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Added a 100V MOSFET in DFN 5×6 Package

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    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited (AOS) announced the AONA66916, a 100V MOSFET packaged in the company’s innovatively designed top and bottom side cooling DFN 5 x 6 package. Designers have long trusted AOS power semiconductors as essential components that help them meet a wide variety of high performance application requirements.

    Now, in delivering a state-of-the-art package that keeps its semiconductor products cooler, AOS is taking a huge step in enabling engineers to develop more efficient designs in telecommunications and industrial applications that must frequently operate in harsh conditions.

    Typically, when using the standard DFN 5×6 package, the bottom contact is the main contributor for cooling, and most of the heat generated by the Power MOSFETs will be transferred to the PCB. This increases the PCB thermal management design considerations to meet system requirements. AOS’ new top and bottom cooling DFN 5×6 package is designed to achieve the highest heat transfer between the exposed top contact and heat sink due to its large surface contact area construction.

    This allows the device to achieve a low thermal resistance (Rthc-top max) of 0.5°C / W with results being transferred to the PCB board, enabling significant thermal performance improvements. The top exposed DFN 5×6 package of the AONA66916 shares the same 5mm x 6mm footprint as AOS’ standard DFN 5×6 package, eliminating the need to modify existing PCB layouts.

    Another benefit of the AONA66916 is that it utilizes AOS’ 100V AlphaSGT™ technology, providing excellent FOM for balanced performance in hard switching applications. AONA66916 has a maximum RDS(on) rating of 3.4mOhms and has a 175°C junction temperature rating.

    “Cooling the power MOSFET in high power design can be challenging, and AOS has successfully addressed this essential issue with our advanced top exposed package design. It not only enables better thermal transfer from its top side exposed contact to heat sink due to large exposed surface area, our new package delivers a much cooler device that contributes to a more efficient and robust final design,” said Peter H. Wilson, Marketing Sr. Director of the MOSFET product line at AOS.

    AONA66916

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  • Mitsubishi Electric Announced Release of Six New J3-Series Power Semiconductor Modules

    Mitsubishi Electric Announced Release of Six New J3-Series Power Semiconductor Modules

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    Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced the coming release of six new J3-Series power semiconductor modules for various electric vehicles (xEVs), featuring either a silicon carbide metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (SiC-MOSFET) or a RC-IGBT (Si), with compact designs and scalability for use in the inverters of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). All six J3-Series products will be available for sample shipments from March 25.

    The new power modules will be exhibited at the 38th Electronics R&D, Manufacturing and Packaging Technology Expo (NEPCON JAPAN 2024) from January 24 to 26 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan, as well as other exhibitions in North America, Europe, China and additional locations.

    As power semiconductors capable of efficiently converting electricity expand and diversify in response to decarbonization initiatives, the demand is increasing for SiC power semiconductors offering significantly reduced power loss. In the xEV sector, power semiconductor modules are used widely in power conversion devices such as inverters for xEV drive motors.

    In addition to extending the cruising range of xEVs, compact, high-power, high-efficiency modules are needed to further downsize batteries and inverters. But due to the high safety standards set for xEVs, power semiconductors used in drive motors must be more reliable than those used in general industrial applications.

    Development of these SiC products was partially supported by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).

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  • BYD Honors United Nova Technology with Special Contribution Award

    BYD Honors United Nova Technology with Special Contribution Award

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    BYD honored United Nova Technology (formerly known as Semiconductor Manufacturing Electronics (ShaoXing) Corporation) with “Special Contribution Award” on BYD NEV (New Energy Vehicle) Core Supplier Convention 2023 for being a highly reliable partner in terms of quality and delivery capability.

    Since 2021, UNT has engaged in broad cooperation with BYD in multi domains, including power devices such as SiC MOSFET, IGBT, and silicon-based MOSFET, as well as power modules and analog IC for automotive industry.

    With the deepening of cooperation, UNT’s products have entered BYD’s ocean series and dynasty series on a large scale. In 2023, the SiC MOSFET manufactured by UNT have been widely installed in BYD’s electric vehicles. Being awarded the “Special Contribution Award” is a full recognition of the continuous contribution and outstanding performance of UNT.

    In the future, UNT will continue to deepen its close cooperation with global customers such as BYD, promote technology innovations, and provide customers with more efficient and low-energy consumption solutions to support the vigorous development of the green energy.

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