IGBT power modules in redesigned package reduce conduction and switching losses

New Yorker Electronics has introduced five new Vishay 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 provide designers an option 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 combine Trench IGBTs – delivering 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 34mm industry-standard package to provide a mechanical drop-in replacement.

The industrial-level devices will be employed in power supply inverters for railway equipment; energy generation, distribution, and storage systems; welding equipment; motor drives; and robotics. To lower 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 ≤1.07V at +125C and rated current. For high-frequency power applications, the VS-GT100TS065N and VS-GT200TS065N offer extremely low switching losses, with Eoff down to 1mJ at +125C and rated current.

The RoHS-compliant modules feature 650V collector-to-emitter voltages, continuous collector current from 100A to 200A, and very low junction-to-case thermal resistance. UL-approved file E78996, the devices can be directly mounted to heatsinks and provide low EMI to reduce snubbing requirements.