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1,200-V SiC Half-Bridge Modules Offer Easy Upgrade Path for IGBT-Based Designs

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SemiQ Inc. has introduced the QSiC Dual3 family of 1,200-V half-bridge MOSFET modules designed for applications like motor drives in data center cooling systems and grid converters in energy storage systems. These modules feature 1-mΩ on-resistance SiC MOSFETs and parallel SiC diodes for enhanced power-conversion efficiency. The QSiC Dual3 modules are created to facilitate the replacement of IGBT modules with minimal redesign, offering benefits like high power density and low junction-to-case thermal resistance. The modules have undergone rigorous testing and aim to simplify system design with smaller, lighter heatsinks.

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