Based on power integrations widely used scale2 chipset, the new gate drivers are. Plugandplay gate drivers suit presspack igbt modules. Easytouse scale2 1sp0351 plugandplay gate drivers from power integrations suit press pack igbt modules. Ixys corporation ixys an international power and ic semiconductor company, today announced that its wholly owned uk subsidiary, ixys uk westcode ltd. May 16, 2017 ixys corporation ixys an international power and ic semiconductor company, today announced that its wholly owned uk subsidiary, ixys uk westcode ltd.
Mc33153 single igbt gate driver the mc33153 is specifically designed as an igbt driver for high power applications that include ac induction motor control, brushless dc motor control and uninterruptable power supplies. Threelevel presspack igbt inverter stacks rated up to 16. High voltage igbt gate driver c0030bg400 westcode semiconductors limited introduce a high voltage igbt gate drive unit gdu designed to complement our range of high voltage presspack igbts and standard igbt modules. Third generation presspack igbts and diodes for megawatt applications 14 highpower semiconductors. They offer all the benefits of conventional igt s and more, over alternative bipolar technology while maintaining the high reliability levels associated with presspack devices in these systems. Based on power integrations scale2 chipset, the new gate drivers are suited for highreliability applications. Press pack igbt switch assembly abb is in the position to supply complete igbt press pack switch assemblies up to 45 kvdc charge voltage. Mar 03, 2020 easytouse scale2 plugandplay gate drivers from power integrations suit press pack igbt modules flexible, robust, reliable. Easytouse scale2 plugandplay gate drivers from power. Press release easytouse scale2 plugandplay gate drivers from power integrations suit press pack igbt modules published. Igbt basic units using a floating construction exhibit unsatisfactorily variable reliability and high infant mortality rates. 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.
The new stack designs are available for applications at three voltage levels 3. A c044bg400 family gate driver with its associated press pack igbt. Driver front end boards are available for various ihm modules and press pack igbts. A c044bg400 family gate driver with its associated presspack igbt. Presspack insulated gate bipolar transistors igbt s presspack igbt capsules igbt gate drive boards our igbt s exhibit exceptional power cycling performance. With an aging industrial infrastructure, reliable igbt. If you continue without updating your preferences, well assume youre happy for all cookies to be set. Dynexs press pack igbt basic units employ silver sinter bonding technology to bond the adjacent molybdenum. Westcodes next generation press pack igbt extended. Application note for device mounting instructions westcode. Presspack igbts using the established mechanical designs are available up to 4. Business wire the 1sp0351 drivers are equipped with dynamic advanced active clamping daac, shortcircuit protection, a built in dcdc converter, regulated turnon gatedrive voltage, dcdc overload monitoring and supplyvoltage monitoring.
Ixys uk westcode limited presspack igbt, towards the next. They offer all the benefits of conventional igts and more, over alternative bipolar technology while maintaining the high reliability levels associated with press pack devices in these systems. The presspack igbt can generally be substituted into most power circuit configurations requiring only the replacement of the existing gate drive units. Enhanced level of protection is provided by implemented shortcircuit monitoring. Based on power integrations widely used scale2 chipset, the new gatedrivers are perfectly suited for highreliability applications such as hvdc vsc, statcom. Ixys westcode offers the co44bg400 series of gate driver boards specifically for use with the companys presspack igbts. We perform type tests with cable lengths up to 500mm between igbt case and driver logic. The elimination of all wire and substrate bonds, and turn off snubbers, as required by gto. Ixys westcode offers the co44bg400 series of gate driver boards specifically for use with the companys press pack igbts. Toshibas new discrete igbt for voltage resonance circuits contributes to lower power consumption and easier design of equipment. 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. Application of presspack igbts in traction refurbishment.
Ixys an international power and ic semiconductor company, today announced that its wholly owned uk subsidiary, ixys uk westcode ltd. Mar 03, 2020 press release easytouse scale2 plugandplay gate drivers from power integrations suit press pack igbt modules published. Members of this family of gate driver boards can deliver up to 44 a. Threelevel presspack igbt inverter stacks rated up to 16 mw. Easytouse scale2 plugandplay gate drivers from power integrations suit press pack igbt modules graphic. A rectangular package is used for the previously developed 2. Motor driver ics diodes bipolar transistors igbts high power devices. First commercial products introduced by ixys uk westcode in 1998.
High megawatt 3level presspack igbt inverter stacks power. The 1sp0351 singlechannel plugandplay gate driver is based on the scale2 chip set. Gate driver is plugandplay with 4500v igbt power modules. Both version of stakpak modules are integrating the igbt and the antiparallel diode as well as. A recently released range of standard, threelevel press pack igbt phase leg stacks feature a. Business wire the 1sp0351 drivers are equipped with dynamic advanced active clamping. Easytouse scale2 plugandplay gate drivers from power integrations suit press pack igbt modules. Press release burgess hill, england may 18, 2017 ixys uk westcode have today launched the highest genuine current rating press pack igbt available on the market which is set to break new ground in power handling capacity of a single device the new symmetric blocking device with a continuous dc rating of 2. Focusing on providing highquality semiconductor and thyristor. Presspack igts are now gaining significant market share in the high performance medium voltage drive sector in the 2mw to 30mw and beyond range. The gate driver features optical interfaces and a builtin dcdc power supply with basic isolation.
Presspack igbts offers a new alternative for gto traction drive and auxiliary. The switch presented in this paper is a ready to use switch for 20kv dc charge voltage. The c044bg400 igbt gate driver is a low power consumption driver with on board v ce desaturation detection for high reliability application the driver features a fibre optic communication interface for drive, status and switching feedback signals. Ixys uk westcode ltd, formerly westcode semiconductors, is a world leading semiconductor manufacturing company based in chippenham, england. Ixys corporation announced that its wholly owned uk subsidiary, ixys uk westcode ltd.
Therefore, what follows deals only with mosfet models. High megawatt 3level presspack igbt inverter stacks. It is optimized for operation of 4500 v press pack igbt power modules from manufacturers such as toshiba, westcode and abb. Mar 03, 2020 easytouse scale2 1sp0351 plugandplay gate drivers from power integrations suit presspack igbt modules. The c044bg400 igbt gate driver is a low power consumption driver with on board. Plugandplay gate drivers target 4,500v igbt modules. Leiden, netherlands and chippenham, united kingdom, may 16, 2017 globe newswire ixys corporation nasdaq. There is a phenomenon that the chips of press pack igbt insulated gate bipolar transistor meet the requirements of withstand voltage test, but ignition sometimes occurred in the submodules of. Ixys uk westcode launch its highest ever current rating igbt. Based on power integrations widely used scale2 chipset, the new gate drivers are perfectly suited for highreliability applications such as hvdc vsc. It is optimized for operation of 4500 v presspack igbt power modules from manufacturers such as toshiba, westcode and abb.
Ixys corporations wholly owned uk subsidiary, ixys uk westcode ltd. The assemblies are based on the previous described press pack module in the two 2 subassemblies version. As far as driving igbt is concerned, it resembles a mosfet and hence all turnon and turnoff phenomena comments, diagrams and driver circuits designed for driving mosfet apply equally well to an igbt. Although designed for driving discrete and module igbts, this device offers a.
Westcode semiconductors limited introduce a high voltage igbt gate drive unit gdu designed to complement our range of high voltage presspack. Gate resistors and gate circuit stay directly attached to the igbt case. On the operation of a press pack igbt module under short. Presspack igbts are now gaining significant market share in the high performance medium voltage drive sector in the. 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. We specialise in the design and manufacture of class leading power semiconductors including thyristors, diodes and the revolutionary press pack igbt. For the first time offering a true high voltage igbt in a press pack package. Dynexs presspack igbt basic units employ silver sinter bonding technology to bond the adjacent molybdenum.
Based on power integrations widely used scale2 chipset, the new gate drivers are perfectly suited for highreliability applications such as hvdc vsc, statcom. Presspack igt s are now gaining significant market share in the high performance medium voltage drive sector in the 2mw to 30mw and beyond range. Gto thyristor presspack igbt gto thyristor westcode mcmurray dc to dc chopper by thyristor pwm thyristor dc motor gto gate drivers ceramic disc capacitors stacks c0030bg400 text. Our base platform is optimized in terms of cost and provides basic functionality, only. Easytouse scale2 plugandplay gate drivers from power integrations suit press pack igbt modules businesswire 41d bridgeswitch bldc motor driver ic family from power integrations expands to 400 w.