New IGBT added to solar energy power product lineup

Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation has completed the development of its 1200V 75A IGBT in a TO-247PLUS package developed for solar inverters.

The company entered the solar inverter market in 2020 by introducing the 1200V 40A IGBT (MBQ40T120QFS) and began offering the 650V 75A IGBT (MBQ75T65PEH) in 2022. The company unveils its latest 1200V 75A IGBT (MBQA75T120RFS), providing its cutting-edge design technology and processes.

This new product, packaged in a TO-247PLUS with a wide heat spreader, improves heat dissipation as compared to the TO-247 package. Also, it improves power efficiency by decreasing conduction loss by over 14% compared to its previous generation. This improvement ensures stable operation even in overload conditions, enhancing system reliability.

Moreover, this new IGBT product provides application design flexibility, as its performance can replace that of two 40A IGBTs. Another noteworthy feature is the inclusion of a fast recovery anti-parallel diode, which quickly removes residual current to lower switching losses and guarantees a maximum operating junction temperature of 175C. Designed in accordance with the standards of the JEDEC, this product is ideal for a wide range of applications needing strict power ratings and high efficiency, including solar inverters, converters, uninterruptible power supply systems, and general-purpose inverters.

According to market research firm Omdia, the discrete IGBT and silicon-based MOSFET sectors in the renewable energy market are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 15% from 2024 to 2028.

“With this new product launch, Magnachip’s solar energy power product lineup has been further strengthened and now boasts high-performance IGBTs and MXT MV MOSFETs that satisfy the technical requirements of applications in the solar energy market,” said YJ Kim, CEO of Magnachip. “We will continue to supply innovative power solutions targeting renewable energy applications and capitalise on growth opportunities within the industry.”