Series connection of high power IGBT modules for traction applications

Author

Abbate, C. ; Busatto, G. ; Fratelli, L. ; Iannuzzo, F. ; Cascone, B. ; Giannini, G.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Autom., Electromagn., Inf. Eng., Cassino Univ.

fYear

2005

fDate

11-14 Sept. 2005

Abstract

IGBT series-connected power switching circuit is presented. Voltage balance on IGBT´s is ensured by means of a simple auxiliary circuit applied directly on the high power inverter used in hard switching applications. Analysis in terms of dissipated energy, collector overvoltage and switching frequencies, comparing performances of a single high voltage IGBT (3300 V) module and two series connected 1700 V IGBTs is reported. An extended experimental analysis is also reported. Both analysis confirm the advantages in using two series connected IGBT in substitution of a single high voltage module in terms of power losses and switching performances

Keywords

invertors; overvoltage; power semiconductor switches; railways; switching convertors; traction; 1700 V; 3300 V; IGBT series-connected power switching circuit; auxiliary circuit; collector overvoltage; energy dissipation; hard switching applications; power inverter; power losses; traction applications; voltage balance; Costs; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Inverters; Performance analysis; Power system reliability; Rail transportation; Switches; Switching circuits; Switching frequency; Voltage; High voltage; Series Connected IGBT; high power IGBT modules;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Power Electronics and Applications, 2005 European Conference on

Conference_Location

Dresden

Print_ISBN

90-75815-09-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/EPE.2005.219697

Filename

1665887