Key Features of Powerex IGBT/HVIGBT Modules:
CSTBT Technology: The CSTBT technology in Powerex’s IGBT and HVIGBT modules enhances their switching performance, reduces conduction losses, and minimizes the overall power loss in high-voltage applications. The trench-gate structure improves efficiency, making these devices highly suitable for applications where size and power loss are critical factors.
Power Loss Reduction: The integration of CSTBT technology ensures lower power losses compared to traditional IGBT designs, contributing to overall system efficiency and improved thermal management. This makes Powerex IGBT/HVIGBT modules ideal for applications with high power demands.
Miniaturization: Thanks to CSTBT technology, Powerex IGBT/HVIGBT modules offer reduced size without sacrificing power handling capabilities. This makes them an excellent choice for applications where space is limited, and compact designs are essential.
Enhanced Protection and Safety Features:
Highly Insulating Housings: Powerex HVIGBTs and HV diodes come with specially designed housings that offer superior insulation. These housings help ensure the safe operation of the modules in demanding industrial environments by preventing electrical faults and enhancing system reliability.
Greater Creepage and Safety Distance: The housings provide a greater creepage distance and safety margin, ensuring the modules can operate effectively even in environments with high voltage fluctuations. This enhanced protection is crucial for the safety and longevity of power systems.
Applications:
Powerex’s IGBT and HVIGBT modules are well-suited for various demanding industrial applications, particularly where medium-voltage operation and auxiliary traction applications are required. The robust design and high insulation make these modules ideal for:
Medium-Voltage Drives: Powerex IGBT/HVIGBT modules are ideal for use in medium-voltage drives that control motors and other heavy machinery. Their enhanced power loss reduction and compactness make them suitable for high-performance motor control applications.
Auxiliary Traction Applications: These modules also provide reliable power control in auxiliary traction applications, offering the necessary efficiency and durability for transportation systems such as railways and electric vehicles.
The Powerex IGBT/HVIGBT range, featuring CSTBT technology, offers an innovative solution for high-efficiency power conversion in industrial applications. With enhanced power loss reduction, miniaturization, and robust insulation, these modules are perfect for demanding applications that require superior performance, compact designs, and high safety standards. Whether used in medium-voltage drives, auxiliary traction, or other high-power systems, Powerex IGBT/HVIGBT modules deliver the reliability, efficiency, and protection necessary for modern industrial power solutions.