Mitsubishi Electric to Launch SiC Module-Equipped CNC Drive Unit

摘要

Tokyo, October 29, 2012 - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today the launch of a drive unit equipped with a silicon carbide (SiC) power module for computerized numerical controllers (CNCs). The MDS-DM2-SPHV3-20080 is a multi-hybrid, multi-axis integrated-drive unit for drive control of spindle and servo motors. Sales will begin on December 3.Power conversion modules are widely used in inverters and converters of household appliances and industrial equipment. SiC power modules are superior to conventional silicon (Si) modules in terms of their significantly reduced switching loss and high tolerance to temperature.To date, Mitsubishi Electric has commercialized SiC power modules for inverters in air conditioners and railcars. The new SiC power module for CNC drive units offers higher speed and torque for driving machine tool spindles and servo motors, which is expected to improve manufacturing productivity in factories. Enlarge MDS-DM2-SPHV3-20080 multi-hybrid drive unit ..