May 17, 2011

FIRST STANDARD POWER MODULES WITH NORMALLY OFF
SiC JFETs FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE SOLAR INVERTERS

-- Vincotech introduces new power module with SemiSouthTM
silicon carbide JFETs--

Unterhaching/Germany, May 17, 2011 – Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has launched the first standard power modules featuring exceedingly fast SemiSouth^TM Normally Off SiC JFETs for high-performance solar inverters. The company implemented the MNPC topology with split outs to achieve remarkable efficiency.

Vincotech has introduced the world’s first power modules equipped with Normally Off SiC JFETs from SemiSouth^TM. Engineered for highly efficient solar inverters, these new products feature a 1200V dual booster input stage and a 1200V MNPC inverter stage housed in a flow0 package with just 12mm assembly height. The modules support highly efficient, three-phase solar inverters ranging up to 30kW. They also feature with exceedingly fast-switching Normally Off SiC JFETs without tail current. The on-board, high-frequency DC link capacitors enhance fast-switching, low-inductive designs and help minimize voltage overshoots. The MNPC topology has been implemented with split outputs to achieve utmost efficiency and high cross-through conduction immunity.

The flowBOOST 0-SiC -10-PZ12B2A025FN-M330L08Y input module features:

• Dual Boost Topology
• SemiSouthTM Normally-Off Trench Silicon Carbide Power JFET
• SemiSouthTM Silicon Carbide Power Schottky Diode
• Extremely Fast Switching with No Tail Current
• Ultra Low Inductance with Integrated DC Capacitors
• Solderless Press-fit Mounting Technology
• Compact 12mm flow0 Housing

The flowMNPC 0-SiC - 10-PZ12NMA025FN-M340F08Y inverter module features:

• MNPC Topology (1 module per phase)
• SemiSouthTM Normally-Off Trench Silicon Carbide Power JFET
• Extremely Fast Switching with No Tail Current
• Split Output MNPC Topology for High Cross-Through Conduction Immunity
• Ultra Low Inductance with Integrated DC Capacitors
• Solderless Press-fit Mounting Technology
• Compact 12mm flow0 Housing

Samples of both power modules may be ordered via standard sales channels. To learn more about Vincotech’s power module products, please see our complete power modules range.

Vincotech is a registered trademark.

SemiSouth is a trademark of SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc.

Contacts:

Media Contact:
Karina Seifert
Phone: +49 (0)89 878067-115
karina.seifert@vincotech.com

Product Contact:
Werner Obermaier
Phone: +49 (0)89 878067-143
wobermaier@vincotech.com