News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Media Contact: Karina Seifert Phone: +49 (0)89 878067-115 [email protected] Product Contact: Michael Frisch Phone: +49 (0)89 878067-142 [email protected] FIRST STANDARD POWER MODULES WITH NORMALLY OFF SiC JFETs FOR HIGHPERFORMANCE SOLAR INVERTERS -- Vincotech introduces new power module with SemiSouthTM silicon carbide JFETs -Unterhaching (Germany), May 17, 2011 – Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has launched the first standard power modules featuring exceedingly fast SemiSouthTM Normally Off SiC JFETs for high-performance solar inverters. The company implemented the MNPC topology with split outs to achieve remarkable efficiency. Vincotech has introduced the world’s first power modules equipped with Normally Off SiC JFETs from SemiSouthTM. Engineered for highly efficient solar inverters, these new products feature a 1200V dual booster input stage and a 1200V MNPC inverter stage housed in a flow0 package with just 12mm assembly height. The modules support highly efficient, three-phase solar inverters ranging up to 30kW. They also feature with exceedingly fast-switching Normally Off SiC JFETs without tail current. The onboard, high-frequency DC link capacitors enhance fast-switching, low-inductive designs and help minimize voltage overshoots. The MNPC topology has been implemented with split outputs to achieve utmost efficiency and high cross-through conduction immunity. The flowBOOST 0-SiC -10-PZ12B2A025FN-M330L08Y input module features: • Dual Boost Topology • SemiSouthTM Normally-Off Trench Silicon Carbide Power JFET • SemiSouthTM Silicon Carbide Power Schottky Diode • Extremely Fast Switching with No Tail Current • Ultra Low Inductance with Integrated DC Capacitors • Solderless Press-fit Mounting Technology • Compact 12mm flow0 Housing Page 1 The flowMNPC 0-SiC - 10-PZ12NMA025FN-M340F08Y inverter module features: • MNPC Topology (1 module per phase) • SemiSouthTM Normally-Off Trench Silicon Carbide Power JFET • Extremely Fast Switching with No Tail Current • Split Output MNPC Topology for High Cross-Through Conduction Immunity • Ultra Low Inductance with Integrated DC Capacitors • Solderless Press-fit Mounting Technology • Compact 12mm flow0 Housing Samples of both power modules may be ordered via standard sales channels. To learn more about Vincotech’s power module products, please visit: http://www.vincotech.com/en/products/power/products-by-topology.php Vincotech is a trademark of Vincotech Holdings S.à.r.l. flowPIM ® is a trademark of Vincotech Holdings S.à.r.l. SemiSouth is a trademark of SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc. ABOUT VINCOTECH Vincotech – an independent operating unit within Mitsubishi Electric Corporation – develops and manufactures subsystems and electronic components and provides manufacturing services that help customers master complex challenges in electronics integration. Vincotech’s extensive portfolio encompasses standard and tailored solutions, engineering services, and technical support for customers worldwide. These products and services contribute to sustainable, environmentally sound solutions that help modern society embrace mega-trends and explore new avenues. With approximately 500 employees worldwide, backed by vast experience and a long history in electronics integration, Vincotech leverages these assets to help customers achieve maximum market success. To learn more about Vincotech, please visit www.vincotech.com. ### Page 2