In the race to reduce emissions in aerospace systems, designers are increasingly moving towards more efficient electronics in control systems, including those that replace pneumatics and hydraulics–everything from onboard alternators to actuators and auxiliary power units.
Microchip Technology, working with European Commission consortium member Clean Sky, has developed a family of SiC-based power modules for aerospace applications intended to enable more efficient and compact power conversion and engine drive systems. The modules–designated BL1, BL2, and BL3–use a mix of 1200V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs and 1600V diodes on a modified substrate designed for harsh aviation applications.
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Part Number | Configuration | Voltage (V) | Rds(on) (mΩ) | Current (A) | Silicon Type | Package | MSCSM120AM31CTBL1NG | Phase leg | 1200 | 25 | 79 | SiC MOSFET | BL1 |
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MSCSM120DAM31CTBL1NG | Boost chopper | 1200 | 25 | 79 | SiC MOSFET | BL1 |
MSCSM120SKM31CTBL1NG | Buck chopper | 1200 | 25 | 79 | SiC MOSFET | BL1 |
MSCSM120DUM31CTBL1NG | Dual common source | 1200 | 25 | 79 | SiC MOSFET | BL1 |
MSCSM120HM31CTBL2NG | Full bridge | 1200 | 25 | 79 | SiC MOSFET | BL2 |
MSCSM120DHM31CTBL2NG | Asymmetrical bridge | 1200 | 25 | 79 | SiC MOSFET | BL2 |
MSCSM120DDUM31CTBL2NG | Dual common source | 1200 | 25 | 79 | SiC MOSFET | BL2 |
MSCSM120HM16CTBL3NG | Full bridge | 1200 | 12.5 | 150 | SiC MOSFET | BL3 |
MSCSM120DDUM16CTBL3NG | Dual common source | 1200 | 12.5 | 150 | SiC MOSFET | BL3 |
MSCGLQ50A120CTBL1NG | Phase leg | 1200 | 2.05 | 110 | TRENCH 4 FAST IGBT | BL1 |
MSCGLQ50DU120CTBL1NG | Dual common source | 1200 | 2.05 | 110 | TRENCH 4 FAST IGBT | BL1 |
MSCGLQ50H120CTBL2NG | Full bridge | 1200 | 2.05 | 110 | TRENCH 4 FAST IGBT | BL2 |
MSCGLQ50DH120CTBL2NG | Asymmetrical bridge | 1200 | 2.05 | 110 | TRENCH 4 FAST IGBT | BL2 |
MSCGLQ50DDU120CTBL2NG | Dual common source | 1200 | 2.05 | 110 | TRENCH 4 FAST IGBT | BL2 |
MSCGLQ75H120CTBL3NG | Full bridge | 1200 | 2.05 | 160 | TRENCH 4 FAST IGBT | BL3 |
MSCGLQ75DDU120CTBL3NG | Dual common source | 1200 | 2.05 | 160 | TRENCH 4 FAST IGBT | BL3 |
MSCDR90A160BL1NG | Phase leg | 1600 | 1.3 | 90 | Rectifier Diode | BL1 |