Si and SiC power semiconductors are shaping and enabling many demanding applications. We will focus on how our power semiconductors, in Press Pack housings (StakPak) or in isolated modules (LinPak or HiPak) are enabling the generation, transmission and usage of TW of electric power. They enable not only the variety of electricity sources of the power grid, but also the efficiency improvement required by the always increasing power demand.
Overview
Power-dense systems can’t afford surprises. Join this fast-paced, expert-led GlobalSpec webinar to learn how to boost uptime, extend lifetime, and protect performance in the applications that push hardware hardest: industrial automation, renewable energy, EV charging, rail, and high-availability power supplies.
Discover how the right power semiconductor and package choice can translate directly into higher efficiency and greater robustness. We’ll highlight interesting application references with the focus on reliability. You’ll also get a clear, buyer/design-in-friendly view of reliability, and what to look for beyond the headline numbers.
Plus, see how advanced package platforms such as StakPak and LinPak support compact layouts, efficient heat flow, and demanding current requirements — helping you move from prototype to production with confidence.
Save your spot and bring your questions for the live Q&A.
Key Takeaways
- Learn the types of semiconductors used for renewable applications like wind and solar.
- Where are the Press Pack power semiconductors used nowadays and what are the challenges?
- Examine the new power semiconductor standard for high power, high voltage devices.
- Define the advantages of new semiconductor materials like SiC versus Si.
Speakers
Tobias Keller graduated in 2004 from the Electrical Engineering Faculty at the University of Applied Sciences, Aargau, in Switzerland, with a degree in power electronics, thermodynamics and electrical machines. He worked at ABB for 19 years and has wealth in experience in R&D, product management, design and system engineering. Since April 2019, Keller has been the Vice President of Global Product Management, Portfolio & Marketing at Hitachi Energy, Semiconductors.
Dr. Virgiliu Botan holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in physics from Babes-Bolyai University, Romania, and a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Zurich University, Switzerland. In 2008 he joined ABB Semiconductors’ R&D department and developed the next generation of Phase Control Thyristors. After a period in the sales team, Botan joined the global product management team and is responsible for the BiMOS portfolio. He is the co-author of several patents and peered reviewed publications.