Power Modules: Empowering a New Era of Healthcare
Published on : Friday 06-10-2023
Mitsubishi Electric India continues to support the countrys healthcare system, says Hitesh Bhardwaj.
The world is changing, and the rapid development in healthcare has increased life-expectancy across the world.The healthcare industry also must keep pace with this evolution of medicine and they require technology and innovations that can more quickly plan, scan, and diagnose anomalies, thereby, ensuring precision treatment to support the growing needs in less time. The access and availability of quality radiology and laboratory services have been a key challenge for the healthcare system. Semiconductors and devices are transforming the healthcare industry on the technological front. Many of the equipment used in healthcare are in-built with Semiconductors. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) devices, radiography, blood pressure monitors, and pacemakers are examples of semiconductor-enabled technology.
Mitsubishi Electric India, a pioneer in semiconductor industry, offers a range of semiconductors and devices that are designed and created with cutting-edge technology to provide energy-saving solutions for a variety of devices. The company brings in power modules that are crucial elements in changing the way energy is utilised for appliances, railcars, electric vehicles, industrial systems, etc.
Evolution of IGBT Modules
The IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) module is used in power electronic applications such as inverters and the power supply in many types of industrial equipment. Mitsubishi Electric India has a long history of setting trends in providing high currents and high voltage IGBT modules since 1990. Over the years, the chip structure has evolved from a flat planar structure to a trench gate structure, and from the 5th generation onwards, low loss CSTBT™ (Mitsubishi Electric India's unique IGBT that makes use of the carrier cumulative effect) modules are being offered. Medical power supply is one of the key applications where the 5th generation high frequency (NFH-Series) modules find use.
From the 5th generation, NFH-Series IGBT the lineup has further been extended with introduction of SiC Diode chips and Hybrid NFH series modules. Hybrid NFH series has further reduced the power losses to the tune of approximately 40% when compared with conventional NFH series. We have developed the IGBT module technology, both chip structure and packaging, over the years. The introduction of new generation Hybrid SiC modules helped achieve low power loss and compacter features, which enables better efficiency and size reduction in the customer’s equipment.
Amplifying Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Systems
As we need to read more medical cases in a lesser duration of time, the demand for sophisticated MRI systems is expanding. The application of IGBT modules in Magnetic Resonance Imaging systems requirepower modules assembly for smooth operations.It acts as a switching device that starts fast switching with high efficiency. Amplifiers for switching/processing complicated wave patterns with pulse width modulation are provided by the efficient power supply. As a result, these devices are capable of capturing everything from the smallest details of a damaged ligament to identifying tumors in patients.
Powering Radiography Systems
Advanced radiography systems enable excellence in imaging as well as workflow optimization. IGBT modules help turn on the device and maintain a consistent power supply for the system. Low power loss and the maintenance of effective resistance of circuit currents is ensured by a regular supply of power and voltage, resulting in higher image quality.
Mitsubishi Electric India continues to support the country's healthcare system. The aim is to deliver equipment with the most advanced and the best semiconductor technology, which functions as the machine's heart and efficiently powers the system. In this modern era of advanced technologies, Mitsubishi Electric is trying to bring in the solutions through its Semiconductors and Devices which can lead to the betterment of healthcare technology and enhance the productivity of the healthcare processes for better results and accessibility of the treatments for all.
Hitesh Bhardwaj is General Manager, Semiconductors and Devices Division, Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt Ltd.
