Cissoid’s Unique Modular SIC Inverter Platform Available from Rhopoint Components

­Rhopoint Components, specialist distributor  of precision electronic components, sensors, connectors and modular systems, announces the availability of the Cissoid CMT-PLA3SB12340A Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET Intelligent Power Module.

Applications include power systems for Electric Vehicles such as cars, busses, trucks and heavy-duty industrial plant, E-Boats, E-Aviation and industrial motor control.

CISSOID has been a leader in power semiconductor solutions since 2011, delivering multi-phase, high-current power switching modules, motor control systems and software, across a wide range of power requirements.

Key features include:

• 3-phase inverter with anti-parallel diodes
• Drain-to-source Breakdown Voltage of 1200V.
• Max Continuous Current of 340A/260A at Tc=25°C/90°C
• Low On Resistance of 3.25 mΩ typical
• Junction Temperature: -40°C to +175°C

The unique Cissoid Silicon Carbide (SiC) MOSFET Intelligent Power Module has an open-source design allowing developers to customise the module to meet their needs. Reference designs and bench-top or on-board packaging are available to shorten new product development lead-times. The SiC inverter platform is based on a suite of hardware and software products including a SiC Intelligent Power Module, an Inverter Control Module and Functionally Safe E-Motor Control Hardware & Software from Intel Automotive Solutions.

Cissoid work in partnership with customers and offer:

• Modular and open platforms - Footprint-compatible power modules make it easy to vary up and down in power range, according to the needs across vehicle families. Controller solutions can be provided or swapped for in-house developments.
• Easy, proven solution - A proven design, tested across a wide range of use cases, up and running within days.
• Highly Modifiable - Most parts of the design, from the semiconductor components to the software and the mechanical design, can be adapted to the application’s needs.
• Components to Software - Single supplier from individual components over control boards to motor control software and 4 reference designs.
• Single Point of Contact - for technical support on hardware and software

Rhopoint is an authorised partner for over twenty-five industry-leading manufacturers from around the world offering an extensive range of stocked lines and fully customised solutions to meet customer requirements. With highly skilled field-based sales engineers, technical expertise is backed by an efficient sales and distribution operation, covering their entire product range, from their UK based facility.