Power semiconductors based on silicon carbide (SiC) offer several advantages like high efficiency, power density, voltage resistance, and reliability. This creates opportunities for new applications and improved charging station technology innovations. Infineon Technologies announced a collaboration with Infypower, a Chinese provider of new energy vehicle charging. Infineon will provide INFY with the industry-leading 1200 V…
Infineon adds 650 V TOLL portfolio to its CoolSiC MOSFET family
As digitalization, urbanization, and the rise of electro-mobility continue to shape the rapidly evolving world, the demand for power consumption is reaching unprecedented levels. Acknowledging energy efficiency as an important concern, Infineon Technologies addresses these megatrends with its silicon carbide (SiC) CoolSiC MOSFET 650 V in TO leadless (TOLL) packaging. The new SiC MOSFETs are…
Infineon launches next-generation CoolSiC MOSFETs for automotive applications
Infineon presents its new generation of 1200 V CoolSiC MOSFETs in TO263-7 for automotive applications. The automotive-graded silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET generation offers high-power density and efficiency, enables bi-directional charging, and significantly reduces system cost in onboard charging (OBC) and DC-DC applications. The 1200 V CoolSiC family member offers best-in-class switching performance through 25% lower…
Infineon’s CoolSiC XHP 2 high-power modules enable energy efficiency
To meet global climate targets, transportation must shift to more environmentally friendly vehicles such as energy-efficient electrified trains. Trains, however, have demanding operating profiles with frequent acceleration and braking, while being expected to operate reliably over a long service life. Consequently, energy-efficient traction applications with high-power density, reliability, and quality are required for implementation. Infineon…
Infineon teams with Infinitum to drive decarbonization
At APEC 2023, Infineon Technologies announced that the company is joining forces with Infinitum, creator of the sustainable, breakthrough air core motor. In this technology collaboration, Infineon will provide silicon-carbide (SiC) CoolSiC MOSFETs and other key semiconductor components that greatly contribute to the Infinitum motor system’s precise motor control, optimal power, and energy savings. The…
Infineon’s CoolSiC devices support Delta’s bi-directional inverter
The CoolSiC products from Infineon Technologies have been adopted by Delta Electronics, a Taiwan-based global provider of power and energy management solutions, to allow for a big step toward energy transition and carbon neutrality with green power. With the successful development of bi-directional inverters, a hybrid three-in-one system that integrates solar, energy storage, and charging…
Infineon expands its CoolSiC portfolio
The increasing demand for high-power density is pushing developers to adopt 1500 VDC link in their applications to increase the rated power-per-inverter and reduce system costs. However, 1500 VDC-based systems also pose more challenges on the system design, such as fast switching at high DC voltage, which typically requires a multi-level topology. This leads to…
Experience the difference in power: Meet Infineon at PCIM 2022
Infineon Technologies offers power solutions — such as CoolSiC and CoolGaN — which enable higher power density, smaller size, improved performance, and a greener future. At PCIM 2022 in Nuremberg, Germany on May 10-12, the company will be showcasing the latest trends in power semiconductors and wide bandgap technologies (Hall 7 | Booth 412). Visitors…
Infineon extends CoolSiC M1H technology portfolio with 1200 V SiC MOSFETs
Infineon Technologies has introduced a new CoolSiC technology to its lineup: the CoolSiC MOSFET 1200 V M1H. This advanced silicon-carbide (SiC) chip will be implemented in a widely extended portfolio using the popular Easy Module family — with discrete packages using .XT interconnect technology. The M1H chip offers high flexibility and is suitable for solar…
Infineon releases new family of CoolSiC 650V silicon-carbide MOSFETs
Megatrends including digitalization, urbanization, and electromobility all equate to an increase in power consumption. At the same time, energy efficiency is more important than ever. Infineon Technologies is responding to these megatrends and related demands by offering a new family of CoolSiC 650 V silicon-carbide (SiC) MOSFETs to deliver reliable, easy-to-use, and cost-effective top performance.…
Infineon’s EasyPACK CoolSiC modules and EiceDRIVER X3 drivers chosen for alpitronic EV hypercharger
Following the successful launch of the HYC150 and HYC300 of their hypercharger product line, alpitronic recently introduced the state-of-the-art 50 kW DC electric-vehicle charger HYC50. It’s the first wall-mounted DC charger in this power range featuring two charging ports that allow fast-charging of one vehicle at 50 kW or of two vehicles simultaneously at 25…