Abstract: IGBTs are available with short-circuit withstand times approaching those of bipolar transistors. These IGBTs can therefore be protected by the same relatively slow-acting circuitry. The more ...

High power IGBT modules employ hybrid IC gate drives including protection circuits that implement desaturation detection or real time control. ERIC R. MOTTO Powerex Inc. High power IGBT module ...

Renesas Electronics Corporation announced two new photocouplers PS9332L and PS9332L2, with an integrated insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) [Note 1] protection function, for applications such as ...

Dusseldorf, Germany: The PS9402 insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) drive optocoupler from Renesas Electronics integrates IGBT protection. It comprises a gallium-aluminium-arsenide (GaAlAs) LED ...

This article deals with advanced gate drivers for MOSFET and IGBT power electronics components. Taking a very practical approach close to the application, methods used for power component securing and ...

Power Integrations has released a new family of plug-and-play gate drivers for 62mm SiC MOSFET and silicon IGBT modules rated up to 1700V, with enhanced protection features to ensure safe, reliable ...

Because VFDs/inverters are critical components in providing power, their operation, performance, and reliability are crucial to maintaining uninterrupted power. This application note focuses on TVS ...

IGBTs are used to switch power in many products such as variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo drives, electric cars, buses and trucks, trains, medical equipment (x-ray and MR) , air-conditioners and ...

Power Integrations (NASDAQ: POWI), the leader in gate-driver technology for medium- and high-voltage inverter applications, today announced a new family of plug-and-play gate drivers for 62 mm silicon ...