PEN

NPC Phase-leg module

NPC modules made for fully-integrated
3-level converters

  • – Sensors output (analog)
  • – Gate drivers inputs (optical)
  • – Internal fault flag (optical)
  • – Power supply (5V/12V)
  • – Cooling fan (120W)
  • – 4x Power switches (IGBT) + clamping diodes
  • – DC link terminals

PEN 8018

800 V / 18 A NPC phase leg

Rated DC voltage800 V
Rated current18 A
Power capabilities1-5 kW
DATASHEET
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INTEGRATION SOLUTION

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INTEGRATION SOLUTION

EMBEDDED FEATURES

PEN modules are truly ready-to-use building blocks, featuring:

  • IGBT-based NPC cell
  • DC bus capacitors
  • Current and half-bus voltage sensors
  • Integrated gate drivers
  • Onboard logic and protections (voltage, current, temperature, PSU)
  • Speed-regulated cooling fan (120W TDP)

This way, when building converters, the only missing elements are the inductive components, whose sizing always remains tightly linked to the application.

KEY BENEFITS

Easy-to-use

The modules contain everything you need to start working right away (sensors, logic, cooling,…). Combined with the B-Box RCP controller, they form a truly plug-and-play solution.

Robust

The PEN modules are designed with large margins to keep you safe. With over-sized semi-conductors, they are the trustworthy and loyal companions for any ambitious and early experiment.

Specialized

With their specific topology, PEN modules are ideal for studying NPC converters in details, whether in academic or R&D environments. They are the best way to build 3-level converters tidily and rapidly.

Safe

The onboard protections against overvalues guarantee that the module capabilities are never exceeded. You can therefore work safely, even if your controller doesn’t have the same level of protection as the B-Box RCP.

Easy-to-use

The modules contain everything you need to start working right away (sensors, logic, cooling,…). Combined with the B-Box RCP controller, they form a truly plug-and-play solution.

Robust

The PEB modules are designed with large margins to keep you safe. With over-sized semi-conductors, they are the trustworthy and loyal companions for any ambitious and early experiment.

Specialized

With their specific topology, PEN modules are ideal for studying NPC converters in details, whether in academic or R&D environments. They are the best way to build 3-level converters tidily and rapidly.

Safe

The onboard protections against overvalues guarantee that the module capabilities are never exceeded. You can therefore work safely, even if your controller doesn’t have the same level of protection as the B-Box RCP.

APPLICATION EXAMPLES

Basic use case scenarios of converters built with PEN power modules.

3-phase NPC inverter

  • 1 x B-Box RCP
  • 3 x PEN
NPC/H-bridge inverter

  • 1 x B-Box RCP
  • 6 x PEN

APPLICATION EXAMPLES

Basic use case scenarios of converters built with PEN power modules.

3-phase NPC inverter

  • 1 x B-Box RCP
  • 3 x PEN
NPC/H-bridge inverter

  • 1 x B-Box RCP
  • 6 x PEN

INTEGRATION OPTIONS

Flexible rack-mountable chassis (3U)

For those who appreciate the corresponding ease, imperix can provide pre-assembled chassis with power supplies and various other features. This way, modules remain easily accessible and can be easily put in (or taken out) of the chassis, hence facilitating topology alterations.

OPEN CHASSIS
Fully-integrated enclosure (4U)

PEB modules can also be placed within a 4U enclosure that guarantees that no dangerous voltage can ever be reached, except using 4mm laboratory safety plugs. In 4U enclosures, imperix implements the same sideboard controller as for the 3U chassis, which here also comes with an LCD display.

ENCLOSURES