PowerModule™ PM1000
Configurable Power Converter

The PowerModule™ PM1000 power converter family features a scalable, modular and flexible architecture. This fully integrated, intelligent power converter includes a dual-DSP embedded controller a compact package design that yields a very high power density of up to 130 W/in.³ (8 W/cm³).

The PM1000 can be configured through software application modules, is self-powered from the DC bus and can be used in series and/or parallel operation.

Communications between a PM1000 and remote devices or controllers are handled through a fiber-optic link that provides galvanic isolation and high noise immunity.

The PM1000 is a fully programmable, flexible and modular power converter platform that you can utilize across multiple applications — and thereby reduces time to market.

Product Applications

PM1000 converters can be quickly and easily configured to address a wide range
of sectors including: 

• Distributed generation (wind, fuel cell, hydro, solar, gen-sets,
  micro-turbines)
• Transportation (marine, electric vehicle, diesel electric)
• Energy storage (battery, flywheel)
• Motor control (custom drives, active front end)

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Using PowerModule power converters greatly reduces product development time and the cost of developing your own power conversion systems.

American Superconductor developed the PM1000 as a modular design with standard cell building blocks (also known as Power Electronic Building Block - PEBB), that can be quickly configured to meet different application needs from both the hardware and software viewpoints. This combines the advantages of a proven power converter platform with the ability to rapidly develop a custom configuration.