February 23, 2011: Richardson RFPD, Inc. and Powerex, Inc., announce off-the-shelf availability of Powerex's breakthrough 6th generation IGBT family. Richardson RFPD carries a substantial inventory of Powerex IGBT devices to support its customers in the Americas. The 6th generation technology includes ultra-low-loss performance (20% lower than the 5th generation IGBT family), while maintaining popular packaging options which are backwards compatible with the 5th generation devices.

“This state-of-the-art IGBT technology paves the way for industry-leading efficiency in new inverter designs,” said Kevin Connor, Vice President of the Energy, Power & Interconnect Group at Richardson RFPD. “In addition, reduced losses within the device means a lower operating junction temperature and this will lead to reduced space, less weight, and lower overall cost for the thermal management sub-system required to properly cool a given inverter design.”

NX-S Series IGBTs in stock at Richardson RFPD and available for same-day shipment include:

Device

Configuration

Voltage (V)

Current (A)

Package Type *

CM75RX-24S

7-pack (Three phase bridge) + Brake

1200

75

NX-M (122 x 62 mm)

CM100RX-24S

7-pack (Three phase bridge) + Brake

1200

100

NX-M (122 x 62 mm)

CM150RX-24S

7-pack (Three phase bridge) + Brake

1200

150

NX-M (122 x 62 mm)

CM150TX-24S

Six pack (Three phase bridge)

1200

150

NX-M (122 x 62 mm)

CM200DX-24S

Dual (Half-Bridge)

1200

200

NX-M (122 x 62 mm)

CM300DX-24S

Dual (Half-Bridge)

1200

300

NX-M (122 x 62 mm)

CM450DX-24S

Dual (Half-Bridge)

1200

450

NX-M (122 x 62 mm)

                                                                                                * excluding terminals

Richardson RFPD's global field sales engineering team can help to identify the best Powerex IGBT for your inverter design project. Richardson also has the engineering capabilities to design and build custom gate drivers, power inverters, and other IGBT assemblies. To download NX-S Series datasheets or to buy Powerex NX-S Series IGBTs, please visit the Richardson RFPD website.

 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

About Richardson RFPD, Inc.:  Richardson RFPD, Inc., an Arrow Electronics Company, is a global leader in the RF and wireless communications, power conversion and renewable energy markets. Relationships with the industry’s top component suppliers enable Richardson RFPD to meet the total engineering needs of each customer. Whether it’s designing components or engineering complete solutions, Richardson RFPD’s worldwide design centers and technical sales team provide support for all aspects of customers’ go-to-market strategy, from prototype to production.  More information is available online at www.richardsonrfpd.com.