Semikron Danfoss Application Manual – Power Semiconductors Webinar

Webinar: Semikron Danfoss Application Manual Power Semiconductors

Date: Thursday 9th October 2025

Time: 3PM BST / 4PM CEST

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GD Rectifiers has been a Semikron distributor for 60 years, partnering with the leading semiconductor manufacturer on offering customers their full range of discrete and module semiconductors including diodes, thyristors, MOSFETs, and IGBTs.

Semikron Danfoss Application Manual

Semikron has released its 3rd revision of the Application Manual Power Semiconductors – fully updated for today’s best practices with revised and expanded content and practical insights.

Semikron Danfoss’ Application Manual Power Semiconductors has long been one of the most practical, engineer-focused references in power electronics. The 3rd revised edition expands and updates that offering: it’s a comprehensive, 500 page guide that pairs semiconductor fundamentals with modern module packaging, reliability data, thermal management practice and system-level insights for selecting and applying devices like diodes, thyristors, IGBTs and MOSFETs.  The 3rd edition of the Application Manual addresses real-world challenges, including component choice, gate driving, thermal management and PCB layout optimisation.

Reasons to download the new Application Manual

• The power electronics landscape moves fast – new module designs, better thermal interfaces and updated datasheet conventions mean older rules-of-thumb can be misleading
• End users who read the manual get clearer guidance on loss calculation, reliability testing, PCB layout optimisation, and real-world trade-offs between discrete devices and integrated modules
• For anyone designing converters for traction, renewable energy, industrial drives or EV infrastructure, these details translate into higher efficiency, longer lifetime and fewer warranty fall backs.

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How the manual fits into your procurement and design process

• Early design and simulation
• Component selection
• Supply chain and procurement
• Qualification and testing

Application Manual Key Take-Aways:

• What’s new in the world of power semiconductor and module technology
• Tools and guidance to optimise component selection and system design
• Best practices for thermal management and protection

The live webinar will be hosted by Arendt Wintrich, Senior Expert Application and Emiliano Meza, Product Marketing Manager at Semikon Danfoss Elektronik. Arendt and Emiliano will present the key updates and answer technical questions.  Webinar attendees will hear the rationale on why a gate driver topology was chosen, or what thermal interface materials test best under certain cycle profiles, accelerates learning and reduces guesswork. If you design, specify or service power conversion equipment, attending this focused webinar will be beneficial.

What to expect from the webinar

• A walkthrough of major chapter updates
• Live Q&A on real-world topics
• Practical examples and selection tips for modules and discrete parts – ideal for hands-on engineers and procurement teams who need to make side-by-side comparisons and choices

Tips for engineers and buyers before the webinar

If you’re planning to read the manual and join the webinar, here some ways to prepare:

• Download the Application Manual and bookmark the sections on loss modelling, thermal resistance and gate driving
• Prepare 2-3 specific questions about your application (e.g. which module family balances low switching loss with high avalanche energy for a 100kW converter?). The webinar’s Q&A is a key part of the session, be sure to have your application questions ready.
• If procurement is involved, ask your distributor about sample availability, lead times and any in-house assembly capabilities. This saves time post proof-of-concept.

For further information on Semikron’s upcoming webinar please visit the webinar page here and sign up today.

Why partner with GD Rectifiers for Semikon devices?

• Knowledge – as a long-standing distributor, we have extensive hands-on knowledge about which modules work in which applications, and how to troubleshoot real field problems.
• Local technical support – for UK and European customers, GD’s in-house heatsink and assembly facilities can speed prototype turnaround and provide customised solutions (e.g. bespoke heatsinks and power assemblies).
• Stock and continuity – experienced distributors with large inventories reduce lead time risk – critical for production schedules.
• Flexible purchasing options – we offer a wide range of purchasing options from call-off and scheduled orders to same day deliveries for urgent breakdowns.
• Authorised partner – as an approved Semikron distributor, we can advise on cross-compatible options when a single SKU is unavailable or obsolete.

Real-world scenarios: applying the manual and using GD Rectifiers as your Semikron distributor

Here are three examples where the manual and GD Rectifiers’ services create value:

1. Traction converter upgrade

Problem: A rail OEM wants to improve converter efficiency and longevity for a fleet retrofit.
How the manual helps: Use the updated thermal/cycling test recommendations to select modules rated for the expected duty cycle.
How GD helps: Provide module samples, custom assemblies and advice on mounting and cooling to match the OEM’s requirements.

2. Medical equipment power supply

Problem: High reliability and low EMI required; limited space for heat sinking.
How the manual helps: Follow layout and stray-inductance guidance; select semiconductors with lower switching energy and proper snubbing.
How GD helps: Offer high-reliability parts, quick-turn heatsink modifications and partner components (filters, fuses) to create a fully validated BOM.

3. Prototype to production for an inverter startup.                                                          

Problem: Rapid iterations; need close supplier cooperation.
How the manual helps: Use SemiSel to iterate on loss and thermal budgets and select modules that trade off cost vs. performance.

How GD helps: Provide stocked components for prototypes, partner on small-volume assembly, and help design-for-assembly tips that avoid rework during manufacturing handoff.

For further information on Semikron devices, or to discuss an enquiry with our team, please contact us on 01444 243 452 or email enquiries@gdrectifiers.co.uk.