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

SiC Intelligent Power Modules and Inverter Control Modules

Reference designs available for ease of customisation

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.

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