4,500V 3,000A press pack IGBT for transmission and distribution

Infineon has released a pair of high power IGBTs, both blocking 4.7kV, in ceramic PPI (press pack IGBT) packaging. The 125mm pole piece diameter housing is hermetically sealed and specifically designed to withstand system-induced failures. “This PPI is specifically designed for transmission and distribution applications, and is ideal for high current MMCs [modular multi-level converters], ...

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PCIM: Rohm’s 4th generation SiC mosfets

Rohm revealed details of its fourth generation of silicon carbide mosfets at PCIM in Nurembeg, claiming up to 50% lower switching loss and 40 % reduction of on-resistance compared to its earlier parts, without sacrificing short-circuit ruggedness. They are all trench types and have more flexible gate drive requirements than before – operating at 15 ...

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Careful with that media library, Android 13

Google has announced the second Beta of its Android 13 mobile operating system. It says the release concentrates on “core themes of privacy and security” as well as developer productivity. For example, it’s added a new permission for sending notifications, a privacy-protecting photo picker (letting you select the exact photos or videos you want to share), ...

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Toshiba attracts ten bidders

Toshiba has had offers from ten potential buyers, reports the Nikkei, after agreeing to shareholder demands that it should consider outside bids for the company. “The management will carefully consider various options and make a decision that will be best for the company,” said CFO Masayoshi Hirata. Toshiba says it has set aside $77 million ...

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