News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Product Communications: Karina Seifert Phone: +49 (0)89 878067-115 [email protected] Product Communications: Kuno Straub Phone: +49 (0)89 878067-147 [email protected] VINCOTECH ROLLS OUT ULTRA COMPACT, HIGHLY EFFICIENT THREE-LEVEL POWER MODULE -- flow3xMNPC 1 – superior efficiency for solar and UPS applications -Munich/Germany, April 9, 2014 – Vincotech, a supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has unveiled the new flow3xMNPC 1 modules featuring three mixed-voltage NPCs in a single flow 1 housing. Developed for 1200 V solar three-phase inverter applications, they enable engineers to design compact, space-saving inverters with excellent efficiency ratings. The flow3xMNPC 1 module performs remarkably well, achieving around 98.7% efficiency in typical 16kHz solar applications. Measuring 82 mm by 38 mm and 12 or 17 mm in height, these modules support three phases in one flow 1 housing. They are equipped with 1200 V IGBT4 HS3s (high speed) in the half bridge and 600 V IGBT3s with low saturation voltage and ultra fast Stealth™ diodes in the neutral path. The new modules are actually dual-module solutions that combine a booster and three-phase inverter, which makes them a superior option for smaller inverters where space is limited and a small footprint is necessary. What's more, rather than using a common emitter that requires seven power supplies, the M74x topology features a common collector configuration, thereby reducing the number of power supplies for the gate driver to five. flow3xMNPC 1 Part. no. Voltage Current Comments 10-FY12M3A025SH-M746F08 1200 V 3x 25 A 12 kW / 12 mm housing 10-F112M3A025SH-M746F09 1200 V 3x 25 A 12 kW / 17 mm housing 10-FY12M3A040SH-M749F08 1200 V 3x 40 A 18 kW / 12 mm housing 10-F112M3A040SH-M749F09 1200 V 3x 40 A 18 kW / 17 mm housing Page 1 The IGBTs in all modules are equipped Kelvin Emitters to boost switching performance and an NTC for measuring temperature. Our VincotechISE simulation tool provides flow3xMNPC 1 simulation models. The modules are in serial production and samples are available via the standard sales channels. Press-fit versions are also available on request. To learn more, visit Vincotech’s website at http://www.vincotech.com/flow3xmnpc-1 Vincotech is a trademark of Vincotech Holdings S.à.r.l. ABOUT VINCOTECH Vincotech – an affiliated company within the 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