Zhuhai ENPOWER Electric Co., a China-based inverter supplier for the automotive industry, is the first to integrate the latest automotive-grade 750V IGBTs AIKQ120N75CP2 and AIKQ200N75CP2 from Infineon Technologies.
Discrete IGBT EDT2 devices in the TO-247PLUS package enable increased performance and system cost savings in key electric vehicle DC link discharge switch and inverter applications. Additionally, they offer greater design freedom to achieve system integration goals.
“ENPOWER firmly follows the technological path of designing motor control units (MCUs) with discrete components and continuously develops products that are good and cost-effective, therefore, to always maintain the competitive advantage of our MCUs in the market,” said Liu Hongxin, director of MCU R&D at ENPOWER. “Together, with the high current density, ultra-low saturation voltage drop and very good parallel performance, the power density of our products has increased by more than 20%, further improving the competitiveness of our products.”
The EDT2 reference technology was introduced to the market with great success. It is available in a TO247 package optimized for automotive discrete traction inverters. The new 120 and 200 A (at 100° C) product variants expand Infineon's portfolio of discrete high voltage devices for automotive applications. Discrete inverters are beneficial in terms of scalability, flexibility, and overall system cost.
“We are very happy with this close and successful collaboration with ENPOWER. This project further highlights our strong position in the application of inverters,” said Dr. Robert Hermann, head of the product line for discrete and high-power automotive chips at Infineon. “Leveraging our technology expertise and system understanding allows us to bring to market innovative solutions that perfectly meet customer needs.”
Additionally, 750 V EDT2 technology enables high-performance system designs. With a rated current of 200 A, the AIKQ200N75CP2 is a best-in-class discrete IGBT in a TO247Plus package. For a defined target power class, fewer devices are needed in parallel, power density can be increased and system costs reduced. Due to the high quality, Infineon's IGBTs are significant building blocks for reliable inverter systems.
