July 2024 – Mounting and Cooling Solutions for SMPD Packages by IXYS

IXYS: now part of Littelfuse, has enlarged the ISOPLUS family range of Surface Mount Power Devices (SMPDs). The SMPDs spread heat to larger areas enhancing the thermal performance while at the same time releasing the designer from unwanted proximities, often seen in CBI-style power modules.

The isolated architecture and combination of DCB and lead frame are key to building most compact designs in challenging applications such as industrial drives and off-board EV chargers.

The package can be mounted in a variety ways, providing the designer with increased flexibility in setting up their layouts. The SMPD packages are an exceptional fit for both Si and SiC power semiconductors.

SMPD Packages Features & Benefits

• High electric insulation strength of 2500V
• Lower thermal resistance compared to standard packages like TO-247 or TO-264
• Enhanced flexibility regarding customised topologies
• Higher current carrying capability compared to TO-style packages
• Internal construction is designed to reduce parasitic effects like stray inductance and parasitic capacitances, leading to improved EMI-performance

GD Rectifiers is an official distributor for IXYS and has partnered with the global semiconductor manufacturer for over 25 years.

GD Rectifiers stocks the complete IXYS range of: IGBT and MOSFET gate drivers, diodes, IGBTs, MOSFETs, rectifier bridge modules, thyristors, converter inverter brake modules, AC controlled thyristors, SiC power MOSFETs, SiC Schottky diodes, switchable current regulators, thyristor diode modules, and thyristor module accessories.

For further information on IXYS products or to discuss your enquiry, please contact our team today on: 01444 243 452 or email: enquiries@gdrectifiers.co.uk.