ABB SiC LinPak Demonstrator modules available

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Hitachi ABB Power Grids has extended the well-established LinPak family with devices based on silicon carbide (SiC) technology to deliver the highest current rating. 

SiC LinPak

Semiconductors from Hitachi ABB Power Grids are the benchmark for quality and performance. In addition to celebrating the delivery of the one millionth HiPak module, Hitachi ABB Power Grids was the first company to launch and ramp-up production of LinPak, the new standard for highpower IGBT modules. By enabling efficient power flow in the electric trains and trams, these devices bring people to work, by allowing a reliable operation of medium voltage drives they assist in the supply of the essential water to people as well as agriculture. To further improve the efficiency of these types of frequency converters, Hitachi ABB Power Grids has launched SiC based LinPaks.

SiC LinPak benefits

SiC LinPak devices deliver several benefits, including a massive reduction of switching losses, an increase in current density and higher maximum junction temperature. These enhancements mean power conversion system efficiency is improved, a smaller footprint is achieved and cooling requirements are much lower. The new SiC LinPaks enable increased switching frequency, significantly reducing filtering requirements. This makes the output wave curve much smoother, protecting the motor turned by the drive.

Features SiC LinPak

• Lowest internal stray inductance for a SiC based power module

• One module for different voltage ratings, easy paralleling with one driver and excellent current sharing

• Unmatched power cycling capability

• Easy replacement of Si LinPak similar devices – open standard

•  Voltage range 1700V / 3300 V

•  Operation up to 175°C

Double-layer substrate to enable paralleling of many small SiC chips

Losses comparison Si vs SiC modules

Typical applications

Typical applications for SiC LinPaks include propulsion traction converters, turbine starters in aviation, string inverters in photovoltaic applications, battery  charging systems, auxiliary traction converters and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.

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