A Novel Series of Intelligent Power Modules “V1 - MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION

V1-series is a new intelligent power module (IPM) which is mainly developed to increase
the efficiency of motor drives, power supplies like DC/DC converter. For this purpose
several new technologies have been implemented such as a new full gate CSTBT™ chip
and a newly developed dedicated control IC. The V1-series is a power module focussing
on applications in the two digit kW- class and, hence it has a line-up of 200A/300A/450A
in the 1200V class, and 400A/600A rating in 600V. Chip technology and structural
improvements reduce the effective junction temperature and increase the power and
thermal cycling capability of this family of IPMs while keeping widely terminal
compatibility with previous 2 in 1 V-series IPMs.
By Nishida Nobuya, Uota Shiori, Yoneyama Rei, Tametani Fumitaka and Orita Shoichi
Power Device Works, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Fukuoka, Japan and
Marco Honsberg and Thomas Radke Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V., Germany