With the introduction of the latest
generation of strip-based PowerMESH™ IGBTs, ST has
expanded its product offer for a very large variety of applications
including white goods, PDP, automobile electronic ignition,
motor drive, light dimmers, induction cookers, high frequency
electronic ballasts, HID drivers, UPS and welding equipment.
The range includes products from 300 V to 1200 V with
tailored switching performance. The latest series of ignition
products features unrivalled low voltage drop and high
energy capability for a more efficient system design.
The ultrafast "W" series addresses UPS, high-end
induction cooker and welding applications, whereas the
new 1200 V products are intended for industrial drives
and induction cookers with single-switch topology.
The innovative IGBT-switch technology leads the lighting
market and is particularly suited to the ever-growing
market of high-frequency ballasts. Silicon innovation
is resulting in new intelligent power modules (IPM).
