Solar Inverters

Application / Solar Inverters
SOLAR POWER CONVERSION

MOSFET Solutions for Solar Inverters

Power MOSFETs and SiC MOSFETs switch solar energy through boost and inverter stages, helping convert DC from the array into usable AC power.

Power semiconductor applications in motor drives, solar energy, EV charging and energy storage
SOLAR POWER FLOW

How MOSFETs Convert Solar Energy

The converter first adjusts the array voltage to keep the panels near their best operating point. The inverter bridge then switches the DC bus into a controlled AC waveform for the grid or local loads.

01

PV Array

Solar panels produce variable DC power as sunlight and temperature change.

02

MPPT & Boost Stage

The converter adjusts the operating point and raises or regulates the DC bus.

03

Inverter Power Stage

MOSFETs switch the DC bus into a controlled alternating waveform.

04

Grid or Local Load

Filtering delivers usable AC power for export, storage or on-site consumption.

DEVICE PATHS

MOSFET Options for Solar Inverter Power Stages

TO-220 MOSFET package

High-Voltage MOSFETs

For auxiliary, protection and inverter stages that require dependable voltage margin.

TO-247-4 MOSFET package

SiC MOSFETs

For high-efficiency and high-power-density designs with demanding switching and thermal targets.

What to Share for Device Matching

Share the array and DC-bus requirements, power level, converter topology, switching approach, package preference and cooling method. Technical documents are available upon request.