Both version of stakpak modules are integrating the igbt and the antiparallel diode as well as. A fully supervised dcdc converter with emi filtering, low coupling capacitance and high partial discharge level is integrated into the board. Stakpak is a family of high power insulated gate bipolar. Agileswitch nac semi distributor for agileswitch nac semi. The wiring inside the gate terminal plate is designed to switch all the parallel iegt chips simultaneously so that they will not interfere with each other and oscillate. Presspack igbts are now gaining significant market share in the high performance medium voltage drive sector in the. Threelevel presspack igbt inverter stacks rated up to 16 mw. Feb 18, 2014 a recently released range of standard, threelevel press pack igbt phase leg stacks feature a power rating up to 16 mw. Easytouse scale2 plugandplay gate drivers from power integrations suit presspack igbt modules graphic. Starting from 4a to 1400a in voltage classes from 600v to 1700v, the igbt modules are used in a variety of applications and feature key technologies such as sintering, spring or press fit contacts for quick and easy assembly. Plugandplay gate drivers suit presspack igbt modules. Ixys uk, ixys corporations high power subsidiary, announced today the launch of a new 6. Single channel plug and play gate drivers for 4500v igbt modules. Members of this family of gate driver boards can deliver up to 44 a.
Dynexs press pack igbt basic units employ silver sinter bonding technology to bond the adjacent molybdenum. Members of this family of gate driver boards can deliver up to 44 a of gate driving current. The 1sp0351 singlechannel plugandplay gate driver is based on the scale2 chip set. Igbt basic units using a floating construction exhibit unsatisfactorily variable reliability and high infant mortality rates. Business wire the 1sp0351 drivers are equipped with dynamic advanced active clamping. The 1sp0351 is designed with a simple and easy to use plug and play feature that facilitates commissioning and allows immediate operation after installation.
Utilizing presspack technology the stakpak igbt modules are a reliable costeffective solution for hvdc and facts, allowing simple mechanical and electrical series connections of igbt chips. Focusing on providing highquality semiconductor and thyristor. Mechanical analysis of presspack igbts sciencedirect. Mar 03, 2020 comments thorsten schmidt, technical product manager at power integrations. Ixys westcode offers the co44bg400 series of gate driver boards specifically for use with the companys presspack igbts. This not only makes electrical connections and but also allows heat dissipation. The output from the driver is connected to the gate of the mosfet through a resistor r gext. Press release easytouse scale2 plugandplay gate drivers from power integrations suit presspack igbt modules published. Ixys uk westcode ltd, formerly westcode semiconductors, is a world leading semiconductor manufacturing company based in chippenham, england. Toshiba expands 32bit microcontroller product lineup. A family of tested reference adapter boards will provide compatibility with most sic mosfet modules. Mar 03, 2020 easytouse scale2 plugandplay gate drivers from power integrations suit press pack igbt modules flexible, robust, reliable. It is ideal for highreliability applications in the hvdc and railway industries. A rectangular package is used for the previously developed 2.
Agileswitch igbt drivers are among the most efficient in the industry, which is critical in the use of igbts in. The presspack igbt ppi modules are characterized by design of. Presspack packaging was first introduced for thyristor and diode based devices and then modified to be adapted to the igbt construction. Agileswitch, llc, innovator of intelligent igbt and sic mosfet gate drivers, introduces the asc1 agileswitch software configurable core 1 sic mosfet gate driver core. The 1sp0350v scale2 singlechannel plugandplay gate driver reliably and safely drives 4500 v presspack iegt and igbts as well as other iegt and igbt form factors. Reliability study and modelling of igbt presspack power modules abstract. A basic concept of such a presspack igbt is shown in fig. With an aging industrial infrastructure, reliable igbt. The conformal coating increases the ruggedness and reliability of the driver. However, the design and manufacture of these devices requires a comprehensive understanding of the unique technical challenges, which differ markedly from those for wirebond. Assemblies with isolated power modules assemblies with presspack semiconductors assemblies with screw type semiconductors din rail rectifiers. The correct force is achieved when the belleville washers located under the center force indicators are free to spin.
Presspack igbt technology, conversely, offers increased current ratings, and an inherent shortcircuit failure mode, making it a more attractive choice for hvdc and facts. It is optimized for operation of 4500 v press pack igbt power modules from manufacturers such as toshiba, westcode and abb. The igbt presspack provides low inductance and simple module stack for high power and high voltage applications. The part number for the new device is t0258hf65g and a full data sheet is available on ixys uks web site. Singlechannel plugandplay driver with masterslave operation. Mar 03, 2020 easytouse scale2 plugandplay gate drivers from power integrations suit press pack igbt modules graphic. These drivers are the optimum drive solution for the industrys leading presspack igbt modules. Semikron offers igbt insulatedgate bipolar transistor modules in semitrans, semix, skim, miniskiip and semitop packages in different topologies, current and voltage ratings. It is optimized for operation of 4500 v presspack igbt power modules from manufacturers such as toshiba, westcode and abb. Easytouse scale2 plugandplay gate drivers from power integrations suit presspack igbt modules flexible, robust, reliable. Press pack power semiconductor clamps installation instructions darrah electrics semiconductor mounting clamp uses a two bolt system with a precalibrated center force indicator. Singlechannel scale2 plugandplay driver for 4500 v presspack igbt ppi modules.
Press pack insulated gate bipolar transistors igbt power modules are being increasingly attractive in many industry fields, e. The driver features a fibreoptic communication interface for drive, status and switching feedback signals. Novel press pack igbt device and switch assembly for pulse. Semikron offers two different igbt driver families for any application. Drivers such as the skyper prime offer a fully qualified. Starting from 4a to 1400a in voltage classes from 600v to 1700v, the igbt modules are used in a variety of applications and feature key technologies such as sintering. In this work, the reliability of igbt presspack power modules is experimentally tested under rbsoa conditions to investigate their limitation and current.
Find the component you are looking for in the table below or call us on 01793 784389 and talk to a member of our technical sales team. A c044bg400 family gate driver with its associated presspack igbt. Stakpak is a family of high power insulated gate bipolar transistors igbts and diodes in an advanced modular housing. The reliability of the power electronic components was the main topic in the offshore power electronics ope project hosted by sintef energy research 20102014.
Dc collector current rating is 258 a with a repetitive peak current rating of over 500 a, further extending the power range of igbt power switches. Agileswitch plug and play igbt insulated gate bipolar transistor gate drivers are designed to work with industry standard high voltage igbts in a wide range of demanding applications. Based on power integrations widely used scale2 chipset, the new gatedrivers are perfectly suited for highreliability applications such as hvdc vsc, statcom. Easytouse scale2 plugandplay gate drivers from power integrations suit presspack igbt modules new. The cross section of a typical presspack housing for thyristors and gtos is shown in fig. During this project, presspack igbts were tested at the sintef 2000 a power cycling tester pct. A c044bg400 family gate driver with its associated press pack igbt. Turnoff performance optimization of presspack igbt.
Possible failure modes in presspack igbts sciencedirect. Singlechannel scale2 plugandplay driver for 4500 v press pack igbt ppi modules. Agileswitch 2asc augmented high performance sic cores for sic mosfet modules. Developed by ixys subsidiary ixys uk westcode, the stacks fit applications. Easytouse scale2 plugandplay gate drivers from power. The driver is supplied by vcc of value vp and its ground is connected to the common ground of v dd and is returned to the source of the mosfet. Dynexs presspack igbt basic units employ silver sinter bonding technology to bond the adjacent molybdenum. The 1sp0351 scale2 is aimed at modules from manufacturers such as toshiba, westcode and abb for highreliability applications such as high voltage dc voltage source converters hvdc vsc, statcomfacts static compensators and mediumvoltage drives. Dualchannel scale1 plugandplay drivers for x 140 mm dual igbt modules.
The collector and emitter electrodes of each iegt chip are brought into contact with the corresponding copper electrodes of the press pack enclosure via the molybdenum plate by applying mechanical pressure. The abb presspack igbt, comes in two different voltage classes and shapes. Our site uses cookies to analyse usage, record your cookie preferences and give you the best possible experience. These drivers are the optimum drive solution for the industrys leading press pack igbt modules. Mar 03, 2020 press release easytouse scale2 plugandplay gate drivers from power integrations suit press pack igbt modules published. Igbt presspacks for the industrial market power electronics europe. Gate drivers from power integrations suit presspack igbt modulesnew. Single channel plug and play gate drivers for 4500v igbt. As a pioneer of presspack igbt technology, we are able to offer a range of class leading devices with voltage ratings of 1. Comments thorsten schmidt, technical product manager at power integrations. If you continue without updating your preferences, well assume youre happy for all cookies to be set.
Ixys westcode offers the co44bg400 series of gate driver boards specifically for use with the companys press pack igbts. Enhanced level of protection is provided by implemented shortcircuit monitoring. Reliability study and modelling of igbt presspack power. By contrast, other manufacturers prioritize on the development of presspack igbts. By using our website you accept our use of cookies. Driver cores from the skhi and skyper family can be optimized using adapter boards for each module type. Based on power integrations widely used scale2 chipset, the new gatedrivers are perfectly suited for highreliability applications such as hvdc vsc.
Press pack power semiconductor clamps darrah electric company. Our integrated circuits, igbtdrivers, and diodes enable compact, energyefficient. As with all ixys uks press pack igbt products, the new device is inherently robust with phenomenal thermal cycling endurance, double sided cooling and ruggedness in failures without package rupture. As a pioneer of presspack igbt technology, we are able to offer a range of class leading devices with. Now when a positive going pulse appears at the input terminal of the driver, an amplified pulse appears at. The c044bg400 igbt gate driver is a low power consumption driver with on board v ce desaturation detection for high reliability application. We specialise in the design and manufacture of class leading power semiconductors including thyristors, diodes and the revolutionary press pack igbt. Toshiba announces a new dual output igbt mosfet driver. Gate driver is plugandplay with 4500v igbt power modules. Abb semiconductors has many years of experience in manufacturing presspack. Based on power integrations widely used scale2 chipset, the new gate drivers are perfectly suited for highreliability applications such as hvdc vsc, statcom. Innovative press pack modules for high power igbts stefan kaufmann, thomas lang and rahul chokhawala abb semiconductors ag fabrikstrasse 3 ch 5600 lenzburg, switzerland stefan. The gate driver features optical interfaces and a builtin dcdc power supply with basic isolation. Semikron offers igbt insulated gate bipolar transistor modules in semitrans, semix, skim, miniskiip and semitop packages in different topologies, current and voltage ratings.