Infineon Provides Power Semiconductors to FOXESS for Use in Energy Storage Applications
Infineon and FOXESS Partner to Drive Green Energy Innovation with Advanced Power Semiconductors
BonChip Electronics, a trusted distributor of Infineon Technologies products, is excited to offer their industry-leading power semiconductor solutions. This article highlights a successful collaboration between Infineon and FOXESS, a leading green energy company, showcasing how Infineon's advanced technologies are empowering the development of next-generation energy storage and solar inverter systems.
Collaboration for a Sustainable Future
Infineon Technologies AG and FOXESS, a prominent player in the green energy sector, have joined forces to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy solutions. This partnership focuses on providing FOXESS with high-performance power semiconductor devices for their industrial energy storage systems and string photovoltaic (PV) inverters.
Infineon's Cutting-Edge Technologies
Infineon is supplying FOXESS with two key product lines:
- CoolSiC MOSFETs 1200 V: These innovative Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFETs deliver exceptional performance:
- Significantly Reduced Losses: CoolSiC MOSFETs boast a 50% reduction in energy losses compared to traditional solutions, translating to more efficient and environmentally friendly systems.
- Increased Energy Capacity: These devices provide an additional 2% energy output without requiring larger batteries, ideal for compact and lightweight energy storage applications.
- IGBT7 H7 1200 V Series: This series of Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) offers:
- Enhanced Efficiency and Power Density: IGBT7 H7 contributes to improved overall efficiency and power density in inverter designs.
- Reduced System Complexity: High-current discrete packaging allows for a reduction in the number of parallel IGBTs needed, simplifying system design and lowering costs.
- Superior Reliability: The H7 series is renowned for its exceptional performance and high resistance to humidity, ensuring reliable operation in demanding environments.
Proven Success in FOXESS Products
FOXESS has integrated Infineon's CoolSiC MOSFETs 1200 V into their H3PRO energy storage series (15 kW - 30 kW). This integration has resulted in:
- Unmatched Efficiency: The H3PRO series achieves an impressive efficiency rating of up to 98.1%, maximizing energy savings.
- Excellent Market Performance: The H3PRO series has experienced rapid global sales growth due to its superior performance and reliability.
FOXESS has also utilized Infineon's IGBT7 H7 series discrete devices in their R Series industrial and commercial inverters (75-110 kW). This implementation has led to:
- Boosted Efficiency: The overall system efficiency reaches up to 98.6%, minimizing energy waste.
- Simplified Design: The low power loss and high power density of the IGBT7 H7 series enable streamlined designs that address challenges like current sharing in parallel configurations.
Infineon's EiceDRIVER Gate Drivers: The Perfect Complement
Infineon's extensive portfolio of EiceDRIVER gate driver ICs provides the ideal companion for their power semiconductor devices. These drivers offer a comprehensive range of features, including:
- Wide Output Current Range: EiceDRIVERs cater to diverse applications with output currents ranging from 0.1 A to 18 A.
- Robust Protection Functions: Built-in features like fast short-circuit protection, active Miller clamp, shoot-through protection, and overcurrent protection ensure safe and reliable system operation.
- Universal Compatibility: EiceDRIVERs are compatible with a wide variety of power devices, including both CoolSiC MOSFETs and IGBTs.
BonChip Electronics: Your Source for Infineon Power Semiconductor Solutions
As a leading distributor of Infineon products, BonChip Electronics offers the complete range of CoolSiC MOSFETs, IGBT7 H7 series devices, and EiceDRIVER gate drivers. Our knowledgeable team is dedicated to assisting you in selecting the optimal power semiconductor solutions for your specific application requirements. Contact BonChip Electronics today to learn more about how Infineon's innovative technologies can empower you to develop next-generation green energy systems.
