FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 3020
Helps to reduce power loss and improve reliability of industrial equipment
TOKYO, April 13, 2016 - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it will begin shipping samples of its new G1 series intelligent power module (IPM1) featuring seventh-generation insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs), comprising three different packages and 52 models in total. The new modules deliver reduced power loss and improved reliability for general-purpose inverters, servo amplifier, elevators and other industrial equipment. Sample shipments will begin in May.
The modules will be exhibited at major trade shows including MOTORTECH JAPAN 2016 during TECHNO-FRONTIER 2016 in Japan from April 20 to 22.
1 Intelligent Power Module: high-function module with a dedicated IC offering self-protection functions
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