IGBT Tutorial: Static, dynamic characteristics
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2007-03-13 |
| The second in a 2-part tutorial on IGBT, this article examines an IGBT datasheet to provide an in-depth understanding of its characteristics |
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IGBT tutorial: Selection
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2007-03-08 |
| This article is the first of a 2-part series on IGBTs, providing an overview on the technology and focusing on the tradeoffs. IGBT device selection and application are discussed |
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Increase equipment efficiency with app-specific IGBTs (Part 2)
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2009-10-01 |
| This article discusses IGBT use in motor drive applications, data centre power management, solar applications and more |
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New DIP-IPM for high-performance motor control
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2003-10-16 |
| Mitsubishi's new version of IPM series employs the latest 5G IGBT, not only achieved an improvement in the static and dynamic performance, but also extended the power capacity to up to 3.7kW |
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Increase equipment efficiency with app-specific IGBTs (Part 1)
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2009-09-29 |
| The IGBT, also known as the conductivity-modulated field-effect transistor, is one of the most commonly available advanced switching power devices in the market today |
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Compare punch-through IGBTs to power MOSFETs (2)
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2007-04-18 |
| This article discusses IGBT performance in switch mode power supplies, and talks about gate design and temperature effects as well |
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Save energy with next-generation IGBTs
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2008-05-01 |
| Using state-of-the-art and efficient inverters for machines can reduce drive engineering energy consumption. |
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Characterise power control devices
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2009-01-29 |
| Know how to accurately characterise power ICs and amps by the type of load they will be handling. |
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Push for higher reliability with induction motors
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2009-11-24 |
| Frequency converters allow adjusting the speed and current. For this purpose, different control strategies adequate for the desired dynamic responds have to be considered. |
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PI-IPM cuts motor drive design time, risk
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2003-08-18 |
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Motor efficiency depends on PFC (Part 2)
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2009-10-29 |
| Active power factor correction (PFC) can achieve very high power factors with reasonably sized components, although the energy efficiency may be slightly lower than with passive techniques (94 per cent compared with 96 per cent, for example) due to the addition of switching components. |
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Use active PFC to boost motor efficiency (Part 2)
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2009-12-03 |
| There is tremendous potential for worldwide energy savings in the current trend to upgrade electric motors and motor controllers. |
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Compare punch-through IGBTs to power MOSFETs
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2007-04-14 |
| This article provides information about IGBTs and compare the switching and conduction loss performance of punch-through IGBTs with power MOSFETs. |
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Estimate power semiconductor contributions to thermal budget
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2008-09-22 |
| Gain a better understanding of your embedded design's thermal constraints, especially as it relates to the diodes, MOSFETs and IGBTs in the power conversion circuitry. |
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