{"id":888524,"date":"2026-02-03T11:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electronicsweekly.com\/?p=888524"},"modified":"2026-02-03T11:15:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:15:41","slug":"cissoid-igbt-power-module-targets-power-conversion-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electronicsweekly.com\/news\/products\/power-supplies\/cissoid-igbt-power-module-targets-power-conversion-systems-2026-02\/","title":{"rendered":"Cissoid IGBT power module targets power conversion systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Power component maker Cissoid is announcing an IGBT power module aimed at industrial power conversion systems, the CMT-PLA1BL12300MA.<\/p><div class=\"elect-content\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"elect-996045734\"><div id=\"x02\">\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"> if ($(window).width() <= 768) { googletag.display('x02'); } <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><a rel=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03110010\/Cissoid-CIS086-image.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-888525 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03110010\/Cissoid-CIS086-image.webp\" alt=\"Cissoid IGBT power module targets power conversion systems\" width=\"902\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03110010\/Cissoid-CIS086-image.webp 902w, https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03110010\/Cissoid-CIS086-image-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03110010\/Cissoid-CIS086-image-768x433.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>CMT-PLA1BL12300MA<\/h2>\n<p>The 1200V \/ 300A Half-Bridge IGBT is rated for 450A continuous DC current (Tj=90\u00b0C) based on Trench Gate Field Stop (TG-FS) technology. And it is housed in the CPAK-EDC package with a copper baseplate.<\/p><div class=\"elect-test\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"elect-951666187\"><div id=\"DFP-EW-InRead1\">\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"> if ($(window).width() > 768) { googletag.display('DFP-EW-InRead1'); } <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<BR>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The company highlights low saturation voltage and a continuous DC collector current up to 450A. Plus, optimised switching to minimise power dissipation. Operation is across the full junction temperature range from -40\u00b0C to +175\u00b0C (Tj).<\/p><div class=\"elect-post-content-2\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"elect-1766790145\"><div id=\"DFP-EW-InRead1-Mobile\">\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"> if ($(window).width() <= 768) { googletag.display('DFP-EW-InRead1-Mobile'); } <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The module is aimed at electric drive systems and industrial power conversion systems. Industrial applications, for example, could include UPS systems, motor and motion control solutions, and power supplies.<\/p>\n<h2>TG-FS<\/h2>\n<p>The company writes:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The introduction of this new IGBT module strengthens the CISSOID portfolio with a solution available in the industry-standard CPAK-EDC package, delivering enhanced mechanical robustness and drop-in compatibility. This approach not only makes upgrades seamless but also adds greater design freedom, allowing system architects to balance performance and efficiency versus cost and mechanical integration more effectively.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Utilising advanced Trench Gate Field Stop (TG-FS) IGBT technology, the module delivers a superior balance between switching speed and conduction losses, with excellent short-circuit behaviour for robust operation under fault conditions. Its freewheeling diode provides very high surge capability, supporting demanding transient and overload events, while the module\u2019s market-leading thermal conductance helps move heat out fast, boosting power density and extending lifetime margins.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Specification<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Saturation voltage:<\/strong><br \/>\nVce_sat= 1.56V (@ Ic=300A, Tj=25\u00b0C) \/ Vce_sat= 1.78V (@ Ic=300A, Tj=150\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Switching losses:<\/strong><br \/>\nEon= 34mJ \/ Eoff= 34.5mJ (@ Tj=150\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thermal resistance:<\/strong><br \/>\nRth_jc = 0.065\u00b0C\/W (IGBT) \/ 0.1\u00b0C\/W (diode)<\/p>\n<h2>Cissoid<\/h2>\n<p>The company says the CMT-PLA1BL12300MA is available for order now. More information and data sheets are on the IGBT Power Modules section of the <a rel=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cissoid.com\/products\/igbt\/igbt-power-modules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">company website<\/a>. Package dimensions are below.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03110005\/CMT-PLA1BL12300MA-package-dimensions.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-888523 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03110005\/CMT-PLA1BL12300MA-package-dimensions.webp\" alt=\"CMT-PLA1BL12300MA package dimensions\" width=\"1160\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03110005\/CMT-PLA1BL12300MA-package-dimensions.webp 1160w, https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03110005\/CMT-PLA1BL12300MA-package-dimensions-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03110005\/CMT-PLA1BL12300MA-package-dimensions-1024x678.webp 1024w, https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/03110005\/CMT-PLA1BL12300MA-package-dimensions-768x508.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cissoid develops and makes multi-phase high-current power switching modules, motor control systems and software, using technologies including silicon carbide and gallium nitride (GaN).<\/p>\n<p><em>Images: Cissoid<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.electronicsweekly.com\/tag\/cissoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See all our Cissoid stories<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Power component maker Cissoid is announcing an IGBT power module aimed at industrial power conversion systems, the CMT-PLA1BL12300MA. 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