Title :
Characterization of IGBT devices for use in series resonant inverter for induction heating applications
Author :
Cases, C. ; Jordán, J. ; Magraner, J.M. ; Esteve, V. ; Dede, E. ; Sanchis, E. ; Maset, E. ; Ferreres, A. ; Ejea, J.B. ; Gumbau, Eva
Author_Institution :
GH Electrotermia, Valencia, Spain
Abstract :
This paper aims to determine the maximum frequency achievable in a 25 kW series inverter for induction heating applications and to compare, in hard switching conditions, four fast transistors IGBTs 600 A and 1200 V modules encapsulated in 62 mm from different suppliers. The comparison has been done at 25 and 125degC in a set-up. Important differences between modules have been obtained depending on the die temperature.
Keywords :
induction heating; insulated gate bipolar transistors; resonant invertors; IGBT devices; current 600 A; hard switching conditions; induction heating applications; power 25 kW; series resonant inverter; temperature 125 degC; temperature 25 degC; voltage 1200 V; Circuit testing; Control systems; Frequency response; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; RLC circuits; Resonance; Resonant inverters; Semiconductor diodes; Switching loss; Temperature control; IGBT; Induction heating; MOSFET; Resonant converter;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics and Applications, 2009. EPE '09. 13th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Barcelona
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4432-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-90-75815-13-9
