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New 1.2kV, 120A Half-Bridge Module for 30-60kW Power Conversion Systems
Published: Dec 10,2014557 Read
Cree announces the release of a new 1.2kV 120A half-bridge module (CAS120M12BM2) that brings game-changing SiC-based performance and system-level cost savings to 30 kW - 60 kW power conversion systems.
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Powered by C2M MOSFET technology, the new module offers an industry low 2.1 mJ of total switching losses that is 14x lower than similarly rated IGBT4 modules. Positioned as a lower priced alternative to the existing high reliability CAS100H12AM1 module, the new CAS120M12BM2 module facilitates an easy design-in experience due to the well known, industry standard 62 mm package and the simple drive requirements of the C2M MOSFETs.
The new module represents a new price/performance paradigm for SiC technology, enabling simpler, lower cost systems with higher efficiency and reliability in applications such as induction heating, battery chargers, DC/DC converters, solar inverters, and line regenerative motor drives.
The CAS120M12BM2 module is stocked and available for immediate purchase at authorized Cree distributors such as Digi-Key, Mouser, and Richardson RFPD/Arrow RF & Power.
Features:
- Ultra-low loss
- High-efficiency operation
- Zero reverse-recovery current from diode
- Zero turn-off tail current from MOSFET
- Normally-off, fail-safe device operation
- Ease of paralleling
- Copper baseplate and aluminum-nitride insulator