Microchip Technology has introduced its latest family of DualPack 3 (DP3) power modules, developed to meet the increasing demand for compact, efficient, and simplified power solutions across industrial and energy applications. The new modules incorporate advanced IGBT7 technology and are available in six variants, rated at 1200V and 1700V, with current capacities ranging from 300A to 900A.
Engineered to deliver up to 15–20% lower power losses compared to previous-generation IGBT4 modules, the DP3 family supports reliable operation at elevated junction temperatures up to 175°C during overload conditions. These characteristics make the modules ideal for high-voltage switching in demanding environments such as industrial drives, renewable energy systems, traction applications, energy storage, and agricultural vehicles.
Designed in a phase-leg configuration, each DP3 module fits into a compact package measuring approximately 152 mm × 62 mm × 20 mm. This form factor allows a power density boost without the need to parallel multiple devices, reducing both system complexity and BOM costs. DP3 also serves as a second-source alternative to the widely used EconoDUAL™ format, enhancing flexibility and supply chain security for OEMs.
By integrating IGBT7 technology with optimized packaging, the DP3 modules improve switching protection, reduce conduction losses, and simplify design for motor drives and other power conversion systems. Microchip’s solution also helps designers address typical challenges such as dv/dt control, complex drive requirements, and limited overload capability in previous module generations.
DP3 modules can be integrated into broader system designs that include Microchip’s microcontrollers, microprocessors, connectivity, security, and power management devices—enabling faster time to market and more reliable solutions.
Microchip continues to expand its power portfolio with standard and custom solutions based on silicon and silicon carbide technologies, along with analog and digital control products. To learn more about the company’s power management offerings, visit Microchip’s official website.
Original – Microchip Technology