Damage to a relay contact after cyclic current loading. A better understanding of inverter reliability will help boost performance and reduce costs. Image: Fraunhofer IMWS. Inverters are critical to ...

A 650-V GaN intelligent power module (IPM) from TI enables up to 99% inverter efficiency for major home appliances and HVAC systems. The DRV7308 IPM integrates 650-V, 205-mΩ e-mode GaN FETs in a half ...

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Automotive engineers are constantly looking for ways to reduce fuel consumption and lower CO 2 emissions, while at the same time lowering overall system costs. To ...

The technology leaders are inverter applications in the solar market, but also uninterruptible power supplies and motor drives have new targets for improved efficiency. Vincotech's article about ...

This paper presents a novel 3-phase IGBT module called the SPM (Smart Power Module). This is a new design developed to provide a very compact, low cost, high perfor- mance and reliable motor drive ...

Modular SiC intelligent power modules and inverter control modules by Cissoid are now available from Rhopoint Components. The Cissoid CMT-PLA3SB12340A SiC mosfet intelligent module is available from ...

US car maker Rivian has signed up Infineon to supply traction inverter power modules, microcontrollers and power ICs for its ‘R2’ vehicle platform, expecting to start in 2026. The power modules will ...

Ginlong, a global leading string inverter manufacturer, announced today that Ginlong Solis string inverter products are now compatible with smart module platforms from Tigo Energy, a smart module ...

Although I’m much more enamored with big motors, large drives, and prime movers, I’ve had my share of fun with smaller motors. One of the most memorable occasions was in a well-respected motor lab.

Fairchild Semiconductor's Automotive 3-Phase Variable Speed Inverter Power Module Enables Higher Torque Systems, Saves Fuel, Lowers CO 2 Emissions Device Shortens Development Time, Increases ...