Power converters and inverters for wind turbines

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About power converters and inverters for wind turbines

Semiconductors play a key role in the generation of energy from renewable sources. In wind turbines, they convert electricity and couple the generator to the grid. A wind power converter in a wind turbine controls several essential functions apart from transferring power and therefore requires power semiconductors of the highest quality.

Wind turbine designs must provide maximum availability to contribute to grid stability, which applies most importantly to wind power converters. Grid stability, therefore, depends on power semiconductor devices that offer dynamic capabilities, excellent functionality, and superior reliability. With advanced joining technology .XT, PrimePACK™ with IGBT5 .XT in 1700 V is the leading product in the wind turbine market for the coming years offering the best-in-class power cycling capability leading to a longer lifetime. PrimePACK™ 3+ is a state-of-the-art power module package ideally suited for wind turbine applications. PrimePACK™ 3+ housing enables increased current carrying capabilities. Apart from IGBT5 .XT, we recommend EconoDUAL™ and EconoPACK™+ with IGBT4 chip technology together with EiceDRIVER™ isolated gate drivers for wind power converters.

Benefits of an optimal system solution

Backed by our in-depth application know-how, we can reduce learning cycles and rapidly customize solutions with our proven short-flow processes. We are a partner for the whole design phase and also support simulation (e.g., loss/junction temperature, cosmic reliability, and lifetime estimation).

Achieving the highest availability

It measures the potential of wind turbines generating power provided the wind and grid conditions are favorable. Infineon power modules enable wind turbines to achieve the highest availability, thereby reducing the levelized cost of energy.

Higher power ratings
Higher MW-rated wind turbines are becoming the order of the day, especially in offshore applications. Infineon power modules enable wind turbines to achieve higher power ratings by paralleling of modules or paralleling of power converters.
Efficiency is a crucial parameter

As power converter efficiency is a crucial parameter, Infineon's latest power modules enable our customers to build a power converter with the highest efficiency with optimized costs, such as PrimePACK™ with IGBT5 .XT technology with low power losses.

About power converters and inverters for wind turbines

Semiconductors play a key role in the generation of energy from renewable sources. In wind turbines, they convert electricity and couple the generator to the grid. A wind power converter in a wind turbine controls several essential functions apart from transferring power and therefore requires power semiconductors of the highest quality.

Wind turbine designs must provide maximum availability to contribute to grid stability, which applies most importantly to wind power converters. Grid stability, therefore, depends on power semiconductor devices that offer dynamic capabilities, excellent functionality, and superior reliability. With advanced joining technology .XT, PrimePACK™ with IGBT5 .XT in 1700 V is the leading product in the wind turbine market for the coming years offering the best-in-class power cycling capability leading to a longer lifetime. PrimePACK™ 3+ is a state-of-the-art power module package ideally suited for wind turbine applications. PrimePACK™ 3+ housing enables increased current carrying capabilities. Apart from IGBT5 .XT, we recommend EconoDUAL™ and EconoPACK™+ with IGBT4 chip technology together with EiceDRIVER™ isolated gate drivers for wind power converters.

Benefits of an optimal system solution

Backed by our in-depth application know-how, we can reduce learning cycles and rapidly customize solutions with our proven short-flow processes. We are a partner for the whole design phase and also support simulation (e.g., loss/junction temperature, cosmic reliability, and lifetime estimation).

Achieving the highest availability

It measures the potential of wind turbines generating power provided the wind and grid conditions are favorable. Infineon power modules enable wind turbines to achieve the highest availability, thereby reducing the levelized cost of energy.

Higher power ratings
Higher MW-rated wind turbines are becoming the order of the day, especially in offshore applications. Infineon power modules enable wind turbines to achieve higher power ratings by paralleling of modules or paralleling of power converters.

Efficiency is a crucial parameter

As power converter efficiency is a crucial parameter, Infineon's latest power modules enable our customers to build a power converter with the highest efficiency with optimized costs, such as PrimePACK™ with IGBT5 .XT technology with low power losses.

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