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              Integrated circuits which are used for drive pulse generation, phase comparison with the terminal voltage, synchronisation and so on, facilitate driver design considerably. Owing to the power that can be dissipated by an integrated circuit (IC), however, it is not possible to extract a drive pulse with sufficient [...]

  Power electronics systems are commonly used in motor drive, power supply and power conversion applications. They cover a wide output power spectrum: from several hundred watts in small drives up to megawatts in wind power installations or large drive systems. Inside the system the gate driver circuit with its extensive control and monitoring functions [...]

  Power electronics systems are commonly used in motor drive, power supply and power conversion applications. They cover a wide output power spectrum: from several hundred watts in small drives up to megawatts in wind-power installations or large drive systems. Inside the system the gate driver circuit with its extensive control and monitoring functions forms [...]

                    Integration of 1200V SOI gate driver ICs into a medium power IGBT module package A novel approach for medium power IPMs is presented combining a 1200V, 50A IGBT/FWD-Inverter module based on spring contact technology with new developed advanced silicon on insulator (SOI) gate driver ICs [...]

  This article provides information on the determination of driver output performance for switching IGBTs. The information given in this application note contains tips only and does not constitute complete design rules; the information is not exhaustive. The responsibility for proper design remains with the user.     Introduction One key component of every power [...]

  Driver circuit in digital technology controls IGBTs in the high-voltage range Power systems in the voltage range of 1200 V and higher require fully insulated signal transmission for pulse width modulation and IGBT status signals. With the aid of a driver circuit for controlling IGBT modules and high-voltage applications that is fully digitalised for [...]

  Advanced Level Shifter Concepts for Medium and High Power Applications An advanced level shifter topology allows any desired reference voltage drop between the primary side and the secondary sides of a high voltage IC (HVIC), including negative voltages caused by parasitic elements. This makes the HVICs suitable for medium and high power applications. For [...]

              The key component of every power electronic system is – besides the power modules themselves – the IGBT driver which forms the vital interface between the power transistor and the controller. For this reason, the choice of driver is closely linked with the degree of reliability of a [...]

  The design, functionality and measurements of a fully integrated 600V SOI gate drive IC are presented. The sevenchannel HVIC is aimed at three-phase systems for low power and medium power applications. Dielectric device isolation and detailed circuit design ensure operation up to a temperature of 200°C. Robust signal processing has been given highest attention [...]

Abstract The design, functionality and measurements of fully integrated 600V SOI gate drive ICs are presented. The two-, six- and seven- channel HVIC target different motor drive systems for low power and medium power applications. Dielectric device isolation and the detailed circuit design ensure operation up to a temperature of 200°C. Robust signal processing has [...]