This guide from Fuji Electric explains how to select IGBT modules, covering ratings, protection, heat sinks, drive circuits, mounting, storage, and reliability.
The document provides detailed guidance for engineers on choosing the appropriate IGBT module for a given power‑conversion application. It covers voltage and current ratings, static‑electricity precautions, protection circuit design, heat‑sink selection, drive‑circuit considerations, parallel connections, mounting, storage, transportation, and reliability issues.
Key sections include selection of module ratings, static‑electricity countermeasures, designing protection circuits, heat‑sink design, drive‑circuit design, parallel connection guidelines, mounting notes, storage and transportation recommendations, reliability notes, and additional practical tips.
| Voltage rating range | 600 V to 1700 V |
|---|---|
| Gate‑emitter voltage rating (VGE) | ± 20 V |
| Recommended gate resistor (RGE) | 10 kΩ |
| Storage temperature | 5 °C to 35 °C |
| Storage humidity | 45 % to 75 % |
The mounting surface should have a roughness of ≤10 μm and a flatness of ≤50 μm between screw mounting pitches.