These two-power integrated module (PIM) devices enhance electrical and thermal performance while providing scalability and automotive reliability for traction inverters. The company says that future devices in the VE-Trac family will include discrete power devices, isolated gate drivers and expanded module solutions, as well as wide bandgap (WBG) devices that will drive performance and expand the portfolio of products available to automotive systems designers.
The first released VE-Trac Dual device is the NVG800A75L4DSC. The module is rated to 750V at 800A and its thermal performance is achieved through using dual-sided cooling.
The NVG800A75L4DSC is an AQG-324 qualified module with an embedded smart IGBT that provides a fast reaction time for the integrated over-current and over-temperature protection features and delivers a robust overall solution. The absence of any wire bonds in the module doubles its rated lifetime.
Asif Jakwani, VP & GM, High Power Division, Power Solutions Group at ON Semiconductor, commented, “These new highly integrated devices and the VE-Trac program as a whole, demonstrate ON Semiconductor’s commitment to delivering energy efficient innovations within the automotive space that address current challenges and help drive the rapid evolution and adoption of electric powertrains. As more devices and modules using a range of technologies and formats are released to the market, we will continue to be able to address all types of traction inverter and motor applications. Future announcements will include devices with higher and lower voltage capability than the initial two devices.”
Additional devices within the VE-Trac Dual platform with higher voltages and various current level options will be released over the coming months to allow a wide range of emerging applications to be addressed.
VE-Trac Dual will be a collection of Dual Side Cool (DSC) half bridge modules that are stackable and scalable within a compact footprint for traction applications. VE-Trac Dual can be a platform solution for traction inverter applications ranging from 80kW to 300kW with minimum mechanical redesign.
