ON Semiconductor has released the first two devices from its new VE-New LinkTrac family of power modules for high-voltage automotive traction inverters. These two power integrated modules (PIMs) ...

This paper presents a novel 3-phase IGBT module called the SPM (Smart Power Module). This is a new design developed to provide a very compact, low cost, high perfor- mance and reliable motor drive ...

The global trend toward vehicle electrification has put renewed attention on the design of cost-effective traction inverters, which convert energy from the vehicle's battery to drive the motors in the ...

Damage to a relay contact after cyclic current loading. A better understanding of inverter reliability will help boost performance and reduce costs. Image: Fraunhofer IMWS. Inverters are critical to ...