RC-E Discrete IGBT, Pin-to-Pin Replaceable
Reverse conduction diode integrated into a single chip

Induction cooking appliances generally use a resonant topology capable of bidirectional current flow and require discrete IGBTs that exhibit optimal performance and low loss at switching frequencies of 18 kHz to 40 kHz.

Infineon Technologies (Korea CEO Seung-soo Lee) has launched a new family of discrete IGBTs to meet these demands. The newly released RC-E devices provide an optimized balance of cost and functionality, meeting the needs of mid-to-low-end induction cookers and rice cookers in particular.

The new RC-E family is an IGBT that integrates a reverse conduction diode for resonant switching onto a single chip and is optimized to achieve low switching and conduction losses. These low losses enable designers to easily meet efficiency and power targets for induction cooking applications. Consequently, less energy is used for cooking, allowing consumers to lower operating costs. With low Eoff, VF, Rth, and Vce(sat), this device sets a new standard in the industry for price-performance ratio and ease of use.

The new device delivers the proven quality of Infineon's discrete RC IGBTs and meets all requirements for soft-switching applications, efficiency, and EMI standards. The RC-E offers the superior performance of its predecessor at an attractive price, enabling reduced BOM costs. Additionally, the RC-E is available in a standard TO-247 package, allowing for pin-to-pin replacement with existing designs.