News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Media Contact: Karina Seifert Phone: +49 (0)89 878067-115 [email protected] Product Contact: Andreas Johannsen Phone: +49 (0)89 878067-145 [email protected] VINCOTECH UPGRADES PRODUCT LINE FOR DRIVE APPLICATIONS WITH PFC -- flowPIM® 0 + PFC 2nd with state-of-the-art components and extended power range -Munich, July 25, 2013 - Vincotech, a supplier of module-based power electronics solutions, presents the latest generation flowPIM® 0 + PFC 2nd product. This module is equipped with power components such as a rectifier, inverter, and active PFC. The housing has remained unchanged, but state-of-the-art semiconductor technology increases the module’s power density. The flowPIM® 0 + PFC family is designed for motor drive applications requiring active power factor correction (PFC). In addition to a rectifier and inverter, it features a boost switch, diode, shunt resistor, and DC link snubber capacitor. This latest generation module covers input power ranges from below one up to four kW. The most powerful version is equipped with an SiC boost diode for highest efficiency and performance. flow 0 17mm 2-clip housing Active PFC is becoming a familiar sight in modules because of regulations such as EN 6100-3-2. It also offers technical benefits such as wide-range input voltage and higher DC link voltages for higher efficiencies. Some changes have been made to the internal wiring of this new generation of modules. The rectifier and PFC are not connected internally for a more EMC-friendly design. The shunt can be used to sense PFC or inverter current. The connection is open, so the shunt’s value may be adjusted via external circuits. The inverter section’s open collector topology enables easy current sensing for each phase. A 100 nF snubber capacitor for the DC link and an NTC are also integrated. The flowPIM® 0 + PFC module comes in a 17-mm, 2-clip flow 0 housing with solder pins. Other options (12-mm housing, Press-fit pins) are available on request. Page 1 ABOUT VINCOTECH Vincotech develops and manufactures subsystems and electronic components and offers manufacturing services geared to 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. Vincotech is a registered trademark. ### Page 2