International Rectifier Introduces Rugged and Reliable Power IGBTs that Improve Appliance and Industrial Motor Drive Performance.Technology Editors EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2003 International Rectifier, IR(r), (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :IRF IRF Interferon Regulatory Factor IRF International Religious Freedom IRF Institut for Rationel Farmakoterapi (German) IRF Inherited Rights Filter (Novell) IRF Inherited Rights Filter ) today introduces a pair of 600V, 50A non-punch-through (NPT NPT National Pipe Taper (pipe thread specification) NPT Non-Proliferation Treaty NPT Nonprofit Times NPT Newport (Rhode Island) NPT Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty NPT Neath Port Talbot ) discrete IGBTs for motor drive applications. The new IGBTs feature a "square" reverse bias safe operating area For power semiconductor device (such as BJT, MOSFET, thyristor or IGBT) a safe operating area (SOA) is defined as the voltage and current conditions over which the device can be expected to operate without self-damage. (RBSOA RBSOA Reverse Biased Safe Operating Area (electronics) ) and 10 microsecond One millionth of a second. See space/time and ohnosecond. (unit) microsecond - One millionth (10^-6) of a second. short-circuit capability, which improves motor drive ruggedness and reliability. A square RBSOA means that the current rating does not degrade at higher voltage. IR's new IGBTs are ideal for hard-starting motor drive applications with high in-rush currents up to 6kW. Typical applications span from vacuum systems to switch reluctance (SR) drives and UPS systems. IR's thin silicon NPT technology offers lower turn-off energy losses, allowing operation at high frequencies without any increase in conduction losses and reduced thermal resistance. The new devices can operate up to 175 degrees Celsius junction temperature, achieving a maximum current rating of 50A. Mor Hezi, International Rectifier Marketing Manager for the Consumer and Industrial Business Unit, said, "Higher frequency operation expands motor speed range and improves torque control at lower speed while reducing audible noise. Now IR's new higher current-rated IGBTs are available in smaller packages for better board layout in high performance motor drives for lower system costs." Data sheets for the devices are available on the International Rectifier Web site: http://www.irf.com/product-info/datasheets/data/irgs30b60k.pdf Availability and Pricing The new 600V NPT IGBTs are available immediately. Pricing begins at US $0.93 each in 10,000-unit quantities for the IRGB IRGB Intensity Rgb 30B60K. Go to http://die.irf.com for information on die product availability. About International Rectifier International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF) is a world leader in power management technology. IR's analog and mixed signal ICs, advanced circuit devices, integrated power systems and components enable high performance computing and eliminate energy waste from motors, the world's single largest consumer of electricity. Leading manufacturers of computers, energy efficient appliances, lighting, automobiles, satellites, aircraft and defense systems rely on IR's power management benchmarks to power their next generation products. For more information, go to www.irf.com. Trademark Notice IR(r) and HEXFET HEXFET Hexagonal Field Effect Transistor (r) are registered trademarks of International Rectifier Corporation. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders. |
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