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Climate concerns are driving the popularity of solar pow-

er. The viability and success of this fast-expanding market

hinges, however, on the ability of system manufacturers to

squeeze system costs, increase system eiciency and extend

reliability. Inverter manufacturers are challenged to system-

atically optimize the price-per-watt of solar power at system

level, for instance. In addition, investors are looking for high-

er system eiciency and reliability levels to ensure maximum

return on their outlay. The answer to these challenges oen

lies in innovative semiconductor solutions.

Market leader in solar applications, we oer a comprehen-

sive portfolio designed for the best eiciency and reliability

levels. For example, our next-generation CoolMOS™ C7 and

TRENCHSTOP™ 5 IGBT technologies minimize switching

losses, enabling higher switching frequencies. This paves

the way for cost reductions on magnetic, housing and

cooling parts. Designers can also rely on our CoolMOS™ P6

and TRENCHSTOP™ 5 devices for a superior price/perfor-

mance ratio. On the eiciency front, CoolMOS™ C7 oers

industry-leading eiciency levels in hard-switching topolo-

gies, whereas CoolMOS™ CFD2 and CoolMOS™ P6 optimize

eiciency across all load levels in so-switching architec-

tures. Our new OptiMOS™ family also sets new eiciency

benchmarks, as does our latest ARM® Cortex™-M4 based

microcontroller. Last but not least, we are helping inverter

manufacturers to raise the bar for reliability, building on our

long-standing experience in Si and SiC devices and power

module to constantly optimize robustness. Other highlights

include our EiceDRIVER™ driver ICs and boards with coreless

transformer technology, and our PressFIT mounting tech-

nology for highest performance and contact reliability.

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Cost, eiciency and reliability gains for solar