Westcode Announces New 'Megawatt' press-pack IGBT transistors

Westcode Semiconductor has expanded its family of press-pack IGBTs, which has a voltage rating of 2.5KV and a current rating of 2250A. The compact package design gives the new device 'Megawatt' power density. The unique hermetic ceramic package and internal construction provides double side cooling for the IGBTs.

Frank Wakeman, Marketing & Technical Support Manager commented, "The high power
density of the device, and its unique mechanical construction, make this device ideal for new
designs, especially in green power applications such as converters for wind and wave power
generation in the high 'megawatt' range. The high reliability and exceptional thermal ruggedness is suitable for high power converters in traction applications, both for light rail and main line applications such as a high-speed electrical multiple unit or EMU."

The compact hermetic package design is mechanically compatible with cooling systems (including total immersion systems such as oil) currently employed for 3000A/4000A GTO
thyristors allowing either retrofitting or design continuation of existing systems.

The high current rating allows for the conversion of old bi-polar drives to IGBT technology, without the need to replace the basic mechanical structure. Adopting a refurbishment approach to component obsolescence is both cost effective and environmentally friendly, it reduces consumption of both materials and energy, when compared to replacement of the equipment.

Part number T2250AB25E identifies the new device.

For more details visit www.westcode.com