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What is an example of an IGBT?

Examples of IGBT Use and Techniques IGBTs are used in a wide variety of applications including solar inverter, energy storage system, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), motor drives, electric vehicle charger and industrial welding as well as in domestic appliances.

What is the difference between a MOSFET and an IGBT?

Unlike MOSFETs or bipolar transistors, by changing a relatively small set of device and process parameters, IGBT switching speed, softness and controllability, conduction losses, short circuit and pulse current-withstand capability can be tuned over a wide range to meet specific application requirements.

What is a power loss in an IGBT module?

Power losses in IGBT modules are characterized by conduction and switching losses. For example, a measure of power is converted into heat when the device is on (conducting), and some heat is also generated when the IGBT is switching from an on to an off state. The total loss in the module is the sum of these properties.

What is IGBT power device?

The idea behind this power device is to overcome the difficulty in increasing the power MOSFET current handling capability. The first IGBT concept has been presented in 1968 by Yamagami in his Japanese patent S47−21739 . Since then, many structures have been proposed. The first concept was based on the planar technology.

Why does PT IGBT have a negative temperature coefficient?

These substrates cause large turn-off energy (Eoff) due to the long current tail during turn-off. Further enhancements of the switching performances in PT IGBT are obtained by minority carrier lifetime control through platinum diffusion or radiation. This causes a negative temperature coefficient for saturation voltage.

Why is the use of IGBTs growing?

The usage of IGBTs is growing not only in the classical applications, but also in new ones. This is due to the fact that new technologies are able to switch up to 100 kHz. Hence, it is important to better understand the application requirements and choose the right IGBT trade off.