Mitsubishi plays a key role in the 2023 IEC White Paper’s drafting

Mitsubishi Electric has spearheaded the development of the 2023 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) White Paper titled "Power Semiconductors for an Energy-Wise society". This new publication, released on October 17, marks the first instance of a White Paper issuing recommendations for the advancement and global expansion of power semiconductors' international standards and certification systems. Since its inception in 2010, the IEC White Paper has been an annual publication that concentrates on electrical, electronic, and electromechanical technologies necessitating international standardization. It provides pertinent recommendations to the IEC and other relevant organizations in the field. Mitsubishi Electric's power semiconductors, a key product line, are expected to advance technologically and become increasingly prevalent as devices that reduce power consumption and efficiently convert electrical energy, supporting the global push toward carbon neutrality by 2050. Advanced power semiconductors, utilizing new materials like silicon carbide (SiC), are being used for renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs), but the lack of international standards and certification systems for these devices is hindering their development. Without such standards and certifications, nonconforming products may proliferate, impeding cooperation among manufacturers, users, and re...