DocumentCode
2843829
Title
Short circuit proof IGBTs simplify overcurrent protection
Author
Locher, Ralph E.
Author_Institution
IXYS Corp., San Jose, CA, USA
fYear
1991
fDate
Sept. 28 1991-Oct. 4 1991
Firstpage
1497
Abstract
The author describes work being performed to manufacture, test, and characterize short-circuit proof IGBTs (insulated-gate bipolar transistors). These rugged devices can survive short circuit loads, which enable the power circuit to interrupt this current without blowing fuses. The devices are aimed specifically at the motor control market, where accidental load short circuits are common, but the devices should also find application in the power supply market. SCSOA (short circuit safe operating area) testing is described in detail.<>
Keywords
insulated gate bipolar transistors; overcurrent protection; short-circuit currents; insulated-gate bipolar transistors; motor control; overcurrent protection; power circuit; power supply; short circuit loads; short circuit proof IGBT; short circuit safe operating area; testing; Circuit testing; Fuses; Heating; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Motor drives; Power supplies; Protection; Short circuit currents; Space vector pulse width modulation; Voltage;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, 1991., Conference Record of the 1991 IEEE
Conference_Location
Dearborn, MI, USA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-0453-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/IAS.1991.178058
Filename
178058
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