International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in
power management technology, today introduced a comprehensive family of
IGBT modules for high power industrial applications including motor
drive inverters, switch mode power supplies (SMPS), uninterruptible
power supplies (UPS), solar inverters and welding.
The family utilizes IR’s extremely rugged and reliable IGBT technologies
(NPT with Planar-gate and Field Stop with Trench-gate) and established
HEXFRED® diode technology to offer a range of high efficiency
robust modules. Available in industry standard packages with a broad
array of configurations and current ratings, the family offers designers
the flexibility to easily implement high power systems. The family of 72
modules is available with voltage ratings of 600V or 1200V and a variety
of speeds and short circuit ratings enabling designers to optimize
systems based on application requirements.
“With the introduction of this extensive portfolio, IR is leveraging
decades of IGBT design leadership to deliver high efficiency, robust
modules serving a wide variety of industrial applications,” said Alberto
Guerra, Vice President, Strategic Market Development, IR’s Energy Saving
Products Business Unit.
The new IGBT modules complement IR’s iMOTION™
design platform which integrates digital, analog and power technologies
together in a flexible, mixed signal chipset to simplify motor control
designs and bring energy-efficient, cost-effective solutions to market
faster.
“The broad array of devices available in industry standard footprints
enables designers to optimize power converter design for their specific
system constraints,” said Llewellyn Vaughan-Edmunds, Senior Product
Marketing Manager, IR’s Energy Saving Products Business Unit.
IR’s family of modules is qualified to industrial grade and features an
environmentally friendly and RoHS compliant bill of materials.
More information is available on the International Rectifier website at http://www.irf.com/press-room/press-releases/nr141104
Availability and Pricing
Pricing for the IRG5K50HF06A begins
at US $30.10 each in 100 unit quantities. Production quantities are
available immediately. Prices are subject to change.
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 reduce 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
µIPM™ and iMOTION™
are trademarks of International Rectifier Corporation. IR is a
registered trademark of International Rectifier Corporation. All other
product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.
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