Seoul, August 28, 2013 – Infineon Technologies (Korea Representative Director Seung-soo Lee) has launched a new 4.5kV IHV module that achieves reliability and robustness through low conduction and switching losses, while delivering excellent power density. The high-insulation 6.5kV housing provides superior protection through larger creepage and clearance distances, enabling use in harsh environments. With these further optimized thermal characteristics, the new IHV module is highly suitable for railway vehicle applications.

Björn Rentemeister, Marketing Director for Industrial Power Control at Infineon, stated, “Infineon’s new high-power products are aimed at the global railway vehicle market. As the demand for mobility continues to rise, demand in the global train market is expected to grow steadily. Infineon’s IHV A module is manufactured with standard housings used worldwide, enabling customers to implement new and existing designs quickly and simply.”

The module product currently available is based on IGBT 3, which incorporates trench field stop technology and field stop diodes. By adopting a base plate made of aluminum-silicon carbide, which has a low coefficient of expansion and excellent thermal conductivity, low conduction and switching losses are ensured, thereby achieving high energy efficiency and robustness. The 4.5kV IHV module is designed with current capacities ranging from 400A to 1,200A and features enhanced DC stability. It can be used in an extended temperature range of -50°C to 125°C, and maintains perfect blocking performance even when the temperature drops below 0°C.

The new IHV module has now begun supply, and with the addition of this product, Infineon has completed a comprehensive product portfolio consisting of module products in 3.3kV, 4.5kV, and 6.5kV grades.

Through its expanded product family, Infineon now offers a comprehensive portfolio of IHV products capable of meeting diverse customer topologies on a standardized platform. These modular products achieve robustness, exceptional reliability, and high energy efficiency, enabling customers to reduce system costs and enhance their competitiveness. Customers can also leverage the global sales network and local support centers staffed by technical experts of a leading semiconductor company.