+20% current with new generation of semiconductors

Customer Story

Challenge

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Customer: Hitachi Energy Ltd HVDC

Location: Worldwide

Scope: Ultra-reliable high efficiency power semiconductor Module for HVDC application

Client’s needs: Increase power density keeping the same footprint

Solution
Hitachi Energy’s innovative
portfolio of Semiconductors

Unique full verticalization from Si-Base wafer via Power Semiconductors to HVDC systems

Highest reliability at highest performance

Secure supply of power semiconductors for T&D applications

Proven large volume installed base

Continuous improvements and ongoing development

Impact of Power Semiconductors for HVDC applications

Fully verticalized supply and know-how

At same current significant cost reduction

Highest reliability over the full lifetime of >20 years

Current with same footprint

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Semiconductors

Hitachi Energy offers one of the most diverse power semiconductor portfolios, including GTOs, IGBTs, IGCTs, Thyristors, and Diodes in different power ranges. Learn more.

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Power semiconductors are a key element in an increasing number of Hitachi Energy products and systems taking a lead role in almost all electrical applications.

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