Semiconductor supplier Nexperia announced that it has partnered with KYOCERA AVX Components, an international supplier of advanced electronic components, to jointly produce a new 650V, 20A silicon carbide (SiC) rectifier module.
The new rectifier module will be for high-frequency power applications ranging from 3 to 11 kW power stack designs – aimed at applications such as industrial power supplies, electric vehicle charging stations and on-board chargers.
This launch will represent a further deepening of the existing and long-standing partnership between the two companies.
Space saving and weight reduction are key requirements for manufacturers of next generation power applications. The compact size of this new SiC rectifier module will help maximize power density, reducing the amount of board space required and lowering overall system cost.
Thermal performance will be optimized using a combination of superior cooling (TSC) and an integrated negative temperature coefficient (NTC) sensor, which monitors device temperature and provides real-time feedback for device- or system-level prognostics and diagnostics. This rectifier module has a low inductance package to enable high frequency operation and has been qualified to operate at junction temperatures up to 175°C.
“This collaboration between Nexperia and KYOCERA AVX combines cutting-edge silicon carbide semiconductors with cutting-edge module packaging and will enable Nexperia to better meet market demand for power electronics products that offer exceptionally high levels of power,” according to Katrin Feurle, senior director of Nexperia’s SiC Product Group. “The launch of this rectifier module will represent the first step in what is considered a long-term SiC partnership between Nexperia and KYOCERA AVX.”
Nexperia expects samples of the new SiC rectifier modules to be available in the first quarter of 2024.