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] VINCOTECH’S HIGHLY EFFICIENT POWER MODULE WITH NPC TOPOLOGY -- 3xflowAMNPC 4w low-inductive power modules now featuring multilevel topology -- Unterhaching, Germany, May 14, 2013 – Vincotech, a leading supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has extended its new line of low-inductive power modules with the 3xflowAMNPC 4w. This latest addition comes in the new wide-body housing and with a higher power rating. It is well suited for applications such as three-phase solar inverters ranging up to 200 kW. Its advanced, paralleled NPC design delivers ultra efficient performance at higher switching frequencies. The 3xflowNPC 4w also provides asymmetrical inductance with optional regeneration. All three phases of the Neutral Point Clamped inverter topology are integrated into this new lowinductive package with a high-power screw interface. The multilevel NPC topology cuts output filter effort and filter losses by more than 50 percent, and switching losses by 50 percent. Rated for 1200 V/600 A, the advanced NPC 3xflowAMNPC 4w module’s inductance is asymmetrical. It achieves low turn-off inductance with integrated DC snubber capacitors and uses parasitic inductance to reduce turn-on losses, so there is no need for low-inductive busbars. This design and its onboard DC capacitors extend PWM frequencies 3xflowAMNPC 4w Module beyond 20 kHz, which is unique in this power range. The low-inductive 3xflowAMNPC 4w power module is available in the flowSCREW 4w housing. Samples can be ordered via standard sales channels. To learn more about Vincotech’s power module products, Schematic please visit: http://www.vincotech.com/products/by-topologies.html Page 1 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. Vincotech is a registered trademark. ### Page 2