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Rev. 1
.1 • 5/5/16
AN-9016
IGBT Basics
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Device Structure and Operation .......................................................................................................... 2
2.1
Structure ....................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2
Operation...................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Basic Characteristics............................................................................................................................ 3
3.1
Advantages, Disadvantages and Characteristic Comparison with BJT and MOSFET................ 3
3.2
Latch-Up....................................................................................................................................... 4
3.3
Static Blocking Characteristics .................................................................................................... 5
3.4
Leakage Current ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.5
Forward Conduction Characteristics............................................................................................ 5
3.6
Switching Characteristics............................................................................................................. 7
3.7
SOA (Safe-Operating-Area)......................................................................................................... 8
4. Explanation of Data Sheet Parameters .............................................................................................. 10
4.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings....................................................................................................... 10
4.2
Thermal Characteristics.............................................................................................................. 10
4.3
Electrical Characteristics of the IGBT ....................................................................................... 12
4.4
Electrical Characteristics of a DIODE ....................................................................................... 16
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