Wolfspeed’s 62 mm (BM2 and BM3) power module platform provides the system benefits of silicon carbide while maintaining the robust, industry-standard 62 mm module package. The BM platform is a perfect fit for applications in the industrial test equipment, railway, traction, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and solar markets. This platform offers a fast time-to-market system for customers currently using Si- or SiC- 62 mm modules.
Features
- Fast time-to-market with minimal development required for the transition from 62 mm IGBT packages
- Increased system efficiency due to low switching and conduction losses of SiC
- Low-inductance internal layout enables maximum voltage utilization with minimal overshoot and ringing
- Copper baseplate for improved thermal conductivity
- Aluminum nitride and silicon nitride insulators minimize thermal resistance while maintaining robust CTE matching
- Reduced cooling requirements and reduced system cost
- Robust and reliable, industry-standard 62 mm footprint
- Two qualification standards denoted by the first letter of each part number
- C = standard industrial qualification
- W = qualified for high-humidity operation with THB-80 (HV-H3TRB)
- High junction temperature (+150°C to +175°C) operation
- Low inductance (10 nH to 15 nH) design
- 1.2 kV to 1.7 kV modules available
- EN455455 compliant plastic materials
Applications
- Railway
- Solar
- EV chargers
- Industrial automation and testing
- Power supplies
- Wind energy systems
- Grid-tied inverters
- Active front ends
- Power factor correction