Title :
Next generation of IGBT-modules applied to high power traction
Author :
Bakran, Mark M. ; Eckel, Hans-Günter ; Helsper, Martin ; Nagel, Andreas
Author_Institution :
Siemens AG, Nurnberg
Abstract :
Modern high power traction converters are equipped with IGBT-modules. For a reliable operation the modules have to fulfil the following requirements: High junction temperature limit, large safe operating area, high surge current capability and sufficient thermal cycling capability. In this paper current and next generation of IGBT modules will be characterised regarding the first three aspects.
Keywords :
insulated gate bipolar transistors; traction power supplies; IGBT modules; high junction temperature limit; high power traction converters; reliable operation; safe operating area; surge current capability; thermal cycling capability; Charge carriers; Commutation; Inductance; Insulated gate bipolar transistors; Inverters; Rails; Substrates; Surges; Traction motors; Voltage control; Device Application; IGBT; Rail vehicle; Traction application; Voltage Source Inverters (VSI);
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics and Applications, 2007 European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Aalborg
Print_ISBN :
978-92-75815-10-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-92-75815-10-8
DOI :
10.1109/EPE.2007.4417379
