Application Notes & Reference Designs

Vincotech's Application Notes are available to support with new designs. There are Reference Designs as well explaining the use of Evaluations board for Vincotech's Power Modules.

Module Mechanics and Packaging

DocumentTypeDate
Advantages of Vincotech's Power Modules with Press-fit TechnologyApplication Note04/2010
Improved PCB-Layout with Flow Through Power ModulesApplication Note09/2004
Mechanic Interaction of Module, PCB and Heat Sink in Power ApplicationsApplication Note10/2004
Isolation Test of the Temperature Sensor in the P8X, P18X, P48X ModulesApplication Note05/2005

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Simulation and Thermal Design

DocumentTypeDate
Improved Thermal Interface for Direct Pressed Power ModulesApplication Note09/2007
FlowSIM – New Innovative Electrical and Thermal Simulation Method for Power Modules in Inverter Applications.Application Note05/2007
Influence of Thermal Cross Coupling at Power Modules (PCIM-Europe 2006)Application Note06/2005

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Fast Switching / Active PFC with Power Modules

DocumentTypeDate
Power Module with Additional Low Inductive Current PathApplication Note03/2010
2nd Generation of PFC Solutions / High Efficiency PFCApplication Note09/2004
Active PFC with Inrush Limitation and Short Circuit ProtectionApplication Note09/2004
PFC-Fundamentals 1: Sinusoidal Current Sourcing from the Public Power GridApplication Note05/2004
PFC Fundamentals 2: Active Power Factor Correction – Principle of OperationApplication Note09/2004
Modules as an Instrument for Low Inductive System DesignsApplication Note10/2004
New Power Module Structure for Efficiency Improvement in Fast Switching Power ApplicationsApplication Note03/2005
Fast Switching Power Module Solutions for Applications with 1200V Component Rating (PCIM-Europe 2006)Application Note07/2006
Advantages of SiC Schottky Diodes in Fast Switching Power Electronics SolutionsApplication Note08/2007

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Solar Inverter

DocumentTypeDate
Advantages of NPC Inverter Topologies with Power
Modules
Application Note07/2009
Design Concept for a Transformerless Solar InverterApplication Note12/2009
Symmetrical Boost Concept for Solar Applications up to 1000VApplication Note01/2009
Innovative Topologies for High Efficient Solar ApplicationsApplication Note11/2008
High Efficient Topologies for Next Generation Solar InverterApplication Note07/2008

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Motor Integration

DocumentTypeDate
Motor Integrated IPM-Solution for Servo Drive Applications (PCIM-China 2006)Application Note01/2006

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Industrial Drives

DocumentTypeDate
Intelligent Structure of Power Modules - flowPHASE 0Application Note05/2004
flow90PIM1 - an innovative Power Module with 90° mounting angleApplication Note10/2005

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Automotive & Traction

DocumentTypeDate
Standard Modules Supporting Ultra High Motor Speed for Electric VehicleApplication Note12/2006

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REFERENCE DESIGNS

DocumentTypeDate
Evaluation board description for flowIPM 1B power modulesReference Designs03/2011
Evaluation board description for flowPIM 1 power modulesReference Designs09/2011

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