MaxQ Technology, LLC
8380 S. Kyrene Road, Suite 107
Tempe, AZ 85284
Phone: (877) 804-0284
Q-CHILL™ Cold Plates
MaxQ Technology, LLC, is pleased to offer our Q-CHILL™ cold plate technology. Q-CHILL™ cold plates are designed for cooling high power inverters in the renewable energy, industrial and military markets. These cold plates can cool applications anywhere from 30 kW to 20 kW. The unique internal construction and manufacturing methods of Q-CHILL™ cold plates provide for uniform cooling of power electronic devices.
Q-CHILL™ Cold Plate Applications
- Electric Vehicle Motor Drives
- Wind Turbines
- Solar Inverters
- Industrial Motor Controls
- Power Converters
- Power Supplies
- Induction Heaters
- Rail Traction Systems
- Auxillary Vehicle Systems
- Medical Systems
- High Performance Motor Sport
Q-CHILL™ Cold Plate Features
- Patent pending internal fin technology which provides for more uniform cold plate surface temperatures
- Exceptional heat rejection at cold plate surfaces
- Low pressure drops to reduce the need for large fluid pumps
- Low cost proven aluminum solution with performance comparable to copper based solutions
- Dual-sided cooling capability and very large cold plate size
- Compatible with industry accepted coolants
- Friction Stir Welded (FSW) joints for leak-proofness and a high pressure rating
Q-CHILL™ cold plates are manufactured using the Friction Stir Welding (FSW) process. The FSW process allows MaxQ Technology to incorporate unique structures which allow these cold plates to have great thermal performance while at the same time low pressure drops. Please review the data on some of our standard IGBT module cold plates.
Friction Stir Welded Joint Features
- FSW joints are homogeneous and void-free without any added fluxes or materials
- FSW joints are usually stronger than either fusion welds or brazed joints
- FSW joints are resistant to corrosion due to the homogeneity of the joint material
Q-CHILL™ cold plates are currently available in our line of standard IGBT cold plates, wind turbine cold plates and in custom cold plate configurations.
Standard IGBT Module Q-CHILL™ Cold Plates
Our line of standard aluminum Q-CHILL™ cold plates are designed to be "off the shelf" to meet standard IGBT power module footprints from IGBT power module manufacturers such as Infineon, Semikron, Powerex, and Fuji Semiconductor.
These cold plates are compatible with standard cooling fluids used in most applications, including etylene glycol and water solutions (EGW), dielectric fluids such as Flourinert™ and oils. Low pressure drops may be achieved with high thermal dissipation. If these standard cold plates don't meet your needs or need something special, we also offer custom cold plates.
Available Q-CHILL™ Standard Cold Plates
| MQT1613 Cold Plate | MQT1614 Cold Plate | MQT1617 Cold Plate | MQT1913 Cold Plate | MQT1914 Cold Plate |
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| Cools 1 SKiM® 63 Module | Cools 1 162x122mm Module | Cools 1 SKiM® 93 Module | Cools 3 108x62mm Modules | Cools 3 122x62mm Modules |
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These standard cold plates are available through our distributor
Richardson Electronics . Please visit our storefront
on their site by clicking on the image below
Wind Turbine Cold Plates
MaxQ Technology, LLC, is pleased to offer our Q-CHILL™ cold plate technology for wind turbines. Building on the success of our standard and custom IGBT liquid-cooled cold plate line of products, we are now providing solutions for 500 kW to 4 MW power conversion applications. Our unique internal construction and manfuacturing methods provide for uniform cooling of up to 18 large IGBT power modules.
Q-CHILL™ Cold Plate Features
- Patent pending internal fin technology which provides for more uniform cold plate surface temperatures
- Exceptional heat rejection at cold plate surfaces
- Low pressure drops to reduce the need for large fluid pumps
- Low cost proven aluminum solution with performance comparable to copper based solutions
- Dual-sided cooling capability and very large cold plate size
- Compatible with industry accepted coolants
- Friction Stir Welded (FSW) joints for leak-proofness and a high pressure rating
Large Power Module Compatibility
Q-CHILL™ cold plates can be developed to cool the following large power module packages;
At MaxQ Technology, we understand the process of developing effective thermal management solutions. Starting with your specific needs, we will work with you to provide the best performance, reliability and weight as the best possible price. MaxQ Technology can provide you with functional prototypes in a timely manner. We are also capable of supporting global volume production needs with full ISO Quality Standards and Certifications.
Custom Cold Plates
MaxQ Technology designs and manufactures custom cold plates
If none of our standard cold plates meet your criteria, we also offer custom cold plates. We can design a thermal solution which addresses your specified thermal performance, pressure drop, required weight and cost. MaxQ Technology has long developed standard and custom thermal management solutions for a variety of power electronic applications. Starting with your specific needs, we will work with you to provide the best performance, reliability and weight at the best possible price. MaxQ Technology can provide you functional prototypes in a timely manner.
Whether you only need a liquid-cooled cold plate or an entire power controller with an integrated cold plate or heatsink, MaxQ Technology can help you. Please be sure to also check our other services for thermal management, electronic packaging and consulting.
Custom Cold Plate Request
Let us help you with your next cooling project. Simply provide your project's information in this form and we'll determine the feasibility of a custom cold plate.