Customized to perform to perfection

Individually designed power modules supported by expert engineering: 10 A – 600 A

Nuremberg, 30 March 2011 - Semikron offers customer-specific power modules with individual circuit topologies, chip combinations and protection supported by expert engineering service. The modules are designed and integrated as required in special packaging matched for UPS, solar, motor drives, welding or traction applications with output power of up to 150 kW. Semikron is one of the top suppliers regarding response time and time to market.

Complex electrical topologies in compact housing with a high degree of pin out flexibility are realisable. Customers define specific electrical topologies, power ranges, chip technology and additional features such as temperature and current sensors for power modules needed for a specific application. Customer support is a given factor starting from the development phase to the installation of the power module in the application but also providing advice regarding the performance and cost-effectiveness.

The custom-made modules are manufactured in an optimised cellular manufacturing process where parts movement, set-up time and waiting time between operations are reduced to the minimum. The manufacturing cells allow for more flexibility and reaction time than production lines for high quantities. Small production quantities are therefore also realised effectively.

The custom-made modules are fully tested and qualified to meet the reliability standards specified by the customer. Additional to standard tests, a range of reliability and qualification programs such as thermal resistance measurement, static and dynamic characterization and 17 different qualification tests for more than 10.000 hours of test are available.

About SEMIKRON

Semikron is an internationally leading power semiconductor manufacturer. 2011 marks the 60th anniversary of the German-based family enterprise which employs 3600 people worldwide. A global network of 35 companies with production plants in Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Korea, Slovakia, South Africa and USA guarantees fast and competent on-site customer care.

Semikron is a one-stop provider of chips, discrete semiconductors, transistor, diode and thyristor power modules, power assemblies and systems for markets such as industrial drives, wind and solar, hybrid and electric vehicles, the rail industry and power supplies. Globally Semikron technology powers nearly every second windmill. According to a survey carried out by BTM Consult ApS, the total wind power capacity installed until 2009 was 122 Gigawatt. 57 Gigawatt comprises power semiconductors from Semikron.

The dedication to the hybrid and electric vehicle market is evident in the development and production of power semiconductors for this market but also the majority take-over of Compact Dynamics GmbH, a development specialist for innovative control systems, the joint venture with drivetek, a provider for application-specific control technology, and the take-over of VePOINT, developing and producing inverters, DC/DC converters and chargers.

Semikron is the market leader in the field of diode/thyristor semiconductor modules, enjoying a 30% share of the worldwide market. (Source: IMS Research „The global power semiconductor market 2010”)

www.semikron.com

SEMIKRON INTERNATIONAL GmbH
Annette Müller
Manager International Communications
Sigmundstr. 200
90431 Nürnberg
Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 911 6559-158
Fax: +49 (0) 911 6559-77158
annette.mueller@semikron.com

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