A unique and patented technology which will allow near-ideal performance switching of power devices such as LIGBTs and MOSFETs to minimise conduction and switching losses compared with today’s integrated solutions.
The key benefit of this novel technology is the increased voltage handling capability and reduced capacitance between the drain and substrate to increase switching speeds. This can be accomplished using different process techniques depending on the target applications PowerBrane can use established manufacturing processes to integrate these ultra high-speed, high-voltage power switches together with complex control circuits onto one chip.
Creating ultra-fast LIGBTs
Using PowerBrane technology, CamSemi has developed ultra high-speed LIGBTs offering:
- Breakdown voltage to 750 V
- Three-fold increase in current density over integrated LDMOS FETs
- Up to 10-fold increase in switching frequency over conventional LIGBTs
Designers of power-conversion products can now exploit the real technical and commercial benefits of LIGBTs for the first time. The result will be smaller, lighter and lower cost power converters with lower conduction and switching losses than existing power ICs.
PowerBrane is one of a number of approaches and technologies CamSemi is bringing to market to help the world’s electronics manufacturers develop more energy-efficient power conversion products.
Our solutions make it easier, faster and lower cost to comply with current as well as emerging codes of conduct and regulations for efficiency, standby, EMI compliance and other requirements.