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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No.2891
Mitsubishi Electric to Develop High-power Semiconductor Modules Featuring Standardized Package for Industrial Applications
New high-power module to offer optimal design for energy savings and high efficiency
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TOKYO, December 11, 2014- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today it will begin work on the development of standardized-package high-power semiconductor modules for use in heavy industry, including traction and electric-power applications, aiming to offer an optimal design for energy savings and high efficiency in high-power electronics systems.
Tentative package profile
Design Concept of High-Power Module with New Package
| - | Common package design for modules of up to 6.5kV rating |
| - | Simple, easy parallel connection realizes various current ratings |
| - | Package compatibility with products of Infineon Technologies AG (Germany) |
Product lineup (plan)
| Rating voltage |
Rating current |
Connection | Profile |
| 3.3kV | 450A | Dual | 100mm x 140mm x 40mm |
| 4.5kV | 400A | ||
| 6.5kV | 275A |
The first products to incorporate the new design platform will be for the high-voltage classes 3.3kV (450A), 4.5kV (400A) and 6.5kV (275 A). The standardized package will measure 100mm x 140mm x 40mm.
High-power modules are key devices used in power systems of between several kW and several MW. High-current modules with maximum ratings of 6.5 kV exist already. The industrial power market requires diverse modules suited to various current and voltage ratings according to each system's power-conversion capacity. Products with compatible package dimensions from multiple manufacturing sources are also in demand.
Mitsubishi Electric intends to satisfy these market demands with its new high-power modules. Further details will be introduced in power electronics-related exhibitions, such as TECHNO-FRONTIER in Japan and Power Conversion Intelligent Motion Europe in Germany, both of which will be held in May 2015.
High-power modules are key devices used in power systems of between several kW and several MW. High-current modules with maximum ratings of 6.5 kV exist already. The industrial power market requires diverse modules suited to various current and voltage ratings according to each system's power-conversion capacity. Products with compatible package dimensions from multiple manufacturing sources are also in demand.
Mitsubishi Electric intends to satisfy these market demands with its new high-power modules. Further details will be introduced in power electronics-related exhibitions, such as TECHNO-FRONTIER in Japan and Power Conversion Intelligent Motion Europe in Germany, both of which will be held in May 2015.
Environmental Awareness
This product is compliant with the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS).
This product is compliant with the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS).