The SEMIKRON SKM400GAR12T4 IGBT Module is a high-performance power semiconductor module designed for demanding high-power applications in areas such as motor drives, inverters, and power supplies. Here are the key features, applications, and specifications of the module:
Features:
- High Power Design: The module is built to handle high power levels, making it suitable for applications that require substantial power conversion.
- Voltage and Current Ratings: It features a voltage rating of 1200 volts and a current rating of 400 amperes, contributing to its ability to handle high power requirements.
- Maximum Power Dissipation: The module can dissipate a maximum power of 2700 watts, ensuring efficient operation even under heavy loads.
- Low Thermal Resistance: The module is designed with low thermal resistance, which helps in managing heat dissipation and maintaining optimal operating conditions.
- Fully Isolated Baseplate: The fully isolated baseplate enhances safety and allows the module to be used in high-temperature environments without compromising performance.
Key Characteristics:
- Low Inductance Case: The module’s low inductance case design contributes to reducing switching losses and improving overall efficiency.
- Short Tail Current: It exhibits short tail current with low temperature dependence, which further aids in minimizing energy losses.
- High Short Circuit Capability: The module has high short circuit capability and is self-limiting to 6 times the nominal current (Icnom), enhancing robustness.
- Fast & Soft Inverse CAL Diodes: The fast and soft inverse CAL diodes contribute to efficient switching and lower losses.
- Isolated Copper Baseplate (DBC Technology): The use of Direct Copper Bonding (DBC) Technology for the isolated copper baseplate ensures reliable thermal performance.
Applications:
- Switched Mode Power Supplies: Suitable for applications requiring high-frequency operation (fs > 20kHz), such as resonant inverters and inductive heating.
- Resonant Inverters: Can be used in resonant inverters operating up to 100kHz, contributing to efficient power conversion.
- Inductive Heating: Applicable for inductive heating applications, providing efficient power delivery.
- Electronic Welders: Suitable for electronic welders operating at high frequencies (fs > 20kHz), ensuring precise and effective welding.
Maximum Ratings and Characteristics:
- Collector-Emitter Voltage Vces: 1200V
- Gate-Emitter Voltage VGES: ±20V
- Collector Current Ic: 600A
- Collector Current Icp: 1200A
- Collector-Emitter Voltage VCES: 4000V
- Operating Junction Temperature Tj: +150°C
- Storage Temperature Tstg: -40 to +175°C
- Mounting M5 Screw Torque: 2.5~5 N·m
- Weight (Typical): 325g
The SEMIKRON SKM400GAR12T4 IGBT Module’s combination of high power capabilities, low thermal resistance, and advanced technology make it an excellent choice for high-power applications where efficiency and performance are crucial.