Choosing Appropriate Protection Approach for IGBT and SiC
In high-power systems, SiC FETs or IGBTs are generally used depending upon the power level and switching frequency. This application note discusses the key considerations and design
In high-power systems, SiC FETs or IGBTs are generally used depending upon the power level and switching frequency. This application note discusses the key considerations and design
This application note introduces the reader to the short-circuit fault scenarios encountered in a traction inverter system and illustrates power device protection strategies for both IGBT and
In this paper, the inverter developer and designer has been presented with ideas of how to design single inverter phases by arranging high power modules and the additional components of DC
The SPM 31 version 2 series includes an under−voltage lock out protection function for the VBS to ensure that the HVIC does not drive the high−side IGBT, if the VBS voltage drops below a
The 8-Pack Modulator application has pushed the current generation of IGBT modules to their limit. With the new devised method to protect the IGBT under short circuit conditions, the
In order to fully utilize SiC MOSFETs and ensure reliable system operation, a fast, and dependable short circuit protection circuit is essential. The distinct characteristics of SiC
Control the surge voltage with an additional protection circuit (snubber circuit) to the IGBT. A film capacitor in the snubber circuit, which is connected as close as possible to the IGBT, works to
The core utilization of IGBT in power inverter 3000w is reflected in four aspects: drive protection, overcurrent/short circuit protection, overtemperature protection, and
The core utilization of IGBT in power inverter 3000w is reflected in four aspects: drive protection, overcurrent/short circuit
In order to fully utilize SiC MOSFETs and ensure reliable system operation, a fast, and dependable short circuit protection circuit is
Even though the switching speed of the IGBT is intentionally reduced, the shoot-through fault can happen. This paper presents shoot-through protection for an inverter
Inverter power switch short-circuit protection is fully integrated. A desaturation detection circuit is embedded in both the high- and low-side output stages and monitors the IGBT collector-to
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