Electronics Weekly
Dubbed as “Showcasing UK Power Electronics”, it is being held at the WMG, University of Warwick, 30th November – 1st December 2011. Full details and registration can be found online – http://uk.imapseurope.org/index.php/event-calender/details/9
iPower is designed to “bring together leading experts in the field of power engineering from Science, Academia, Supply and Industry who will provide a unique insight into the latest technology & developments”.
“This two day event will offer the chance to exchange innovative technical solutions and practical problems to stimulate new applications and to help to establish an infrastructure for a more cost effective, energy efficient future,” say the organisers.
The event comprises:
• Poster display & dedicated session with “Best Poster” award
• Strong technical programme with 16 papers across two days
• Excellent location and facilities
• Low cost-of-entry for students, delegates & poster displays
• Posters located alongside the food & refreshments and tabletop exhibition
• Time for networking with fellow delegates from leading organisations and institutions
• Conference dinner & drinks reception (booking required)
• SiC & VEF Laboratory Tours
• EV demonstrators from leading manufacturers
• The “Power Factor” Session
Researchers and innovators who would like to take part and consider that they can offer original and exciting poster displays on any of the topics listed below, should contact the organisers with their abstract for consideration – ipower-event@imaps.org.uk
Poster Topics: Applications & Trends, Emerging Markets, Device Fabrication, Packaging, Test and Reliability, Assembly Materials & Technologies, Devices & Integrated Processes, Thermal Management & Efficiency, Product Design Development & Modelling, Interconnection, Integration & Systems, Solutions for Harsh Environments, High Reliability & Temperature, Novel Designs & Future Concepts
30 November – Day One:
Day 1 session 1 (am) – Scenario & Application Directions:
Keynote One – “UK Power Electronics Strategy” – NMI
How Power Electronics are revolutionising the power transmission business – Alstom Grid
Energy Efficient Microelectronics – Infineon
Future Power Strategy – Converteam
Day 1 session 2 (pm) – Power Electronics Technology Developments:
Power Electronics – Emerson
Power Control Devices – IR
Power Control – NXP
SiC Developments – Anvil Semi
1 December – Day Two:
Day 2 session 3 (am) – Materials & Processes
Keynote Two – SiC & New Materials aspects – Univ of Warwick/WMG
Making Power devices perform – Isotron UK
Solder TIMS for Superior Thermal Management in Power Electronics – Indium Corp
Investigating Assembly Process Control – Peter Grundy
Day 2 session 4 (pm) – Manufacturing & Assembly
Material Challenges in Packaging for Power Electronics – IeMRC
New Technology in High Volume Power Package Assembly – ASE
Wirebonder Interconnect Aspects – Delvotec
Power Module Thermal Management – Semelab
