Characterization of a new 4.5 kV press pack SPT+ IGBT for medium voltage converters

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Abstract

Recently developed IGBT press pack devices have become a competition for IGCTs in high power industrial applications. This paper presents an overview of state-of-the-art medium voltage power semiconductors with active turn-off capability. A new 85 mm, 4.5 kV, 1.2 kA press pack SPT+ IGBT and the corresponding freewheeling diode are characterized at hard switching as a function of the parameters dc-link voltage, load current, junction temperature, stray inductance and gate unit conditions.

Details

Original languageGerman
Title of host publication2009 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages3954-3962
Number of pages9
ISBN (print)978-1-4244-2893-9
Publication statusPublished - 24 Sept 2009
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title2009 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition
Duration20 - 24 September 2009
LocationSan Jose, CA, USA

External IDs

Scopus 72449120785

Keywords

Keywords

  • Insulated gate bipolar transistors, Medium voltage, Power electronics, Semiconductor diodes, Power semiconductor switches, Switching converters, Topology, Electronics industry, Temperature, Inductance