Compound Semiconductor

SemiQ launches 1200V half-bridge module family

SemiQ, a US developer of SiC solutions, has launched the QSiC Dual3, a family of 1200 V half-bridge MOSFET modules for motor ...
EDN

Inverter design optimized using all-SiC power devices

Silicon carbide (SiC) power devices have been commercially available for ten years. During that time, there has been a steady increase in voltage ratings to 1,200 V and 1,700 V for SiC-Schottky diodes ...
Electronic Design

Hybrid Circuits Optimize Gate Drive and Protect High Power IGBT Modules

Local power that is available for protection circuits, such as desaturation detection. Among the disadvantages of this type of driver are the cost, complexity and board space required for all the ...
Electronic Design

6.5kV IGBT Module Delivers Reliable Medium-Voltage Performance Part 1: Electrical

Compared with GTOs and IGCTs, IGBT modules offer the advantage of easier driving due to the MOS-gate and easier cooling due to a fully isolated package. Traction, industrial drive, and pulse power ...