April 2019 – Semikron IGBT Drivers

Published on: 23/04/2019

Learn more about Semikron IGBT drivers

Semikron offers two different types of IGBT driver families, their extensive range is suitable for most applications. Driver cores from the SKHI and SKYPER family can be optimised using adapter boards for each module type. Semikron’s drivers such as the SKYPER Prime offer a fully qualified plug and play solution, saving time and costs in application.

IGBT drivers are a vital device required between power transistors and controllers. Ultimately, the electronic drive circuit will determine the performance of an IGBT which is why the performance of the driver is closely linked to the reliability of a converter solution. Choosing the wrong driver can result in damaged modules and can cause the entire system to malfunction.

The SKYPER family with 1W to 10W output power per channel covers the whole range of inverters from 30kW to 2MW. The high integration level of Semikron’s new ASIC chipset ensures safe IGBT gate control throughout the entire lifecycle. Short circuits are managed very fast by separate error channels and drive three times longer.

The SoftOff and over- voltage feedback helps to avoid dangerous over-voltages. The mixed signal ASICs guarantee minimum tolerances over the full temperature range. MLI or paralleled IGBT topologies are managed thanks to adjustable error management. With an optimised interface and adjustable filter settings, the SKYPER IGBT driver family survives external interferences over 100% of IEC standards. Semikron’s SKYPER family operates safely in noisy environments and the adapter boards enable a wide range of inverter platforms to be built using various types of IGBT modules.

The latest highlights are the SKYPER 12 driver core and the plug and play driver SKYPER Prime that features electrical and optical interfaces. Semikron’s SKYPER 12 is the latest driver core which delivers 20A output but is smaller than a matchbox. Thanks to its features and robustness, this driver is the perfect solution for anything from simple drives to ambitious interleaved applications. Semikron’s SKYPER Prime offers integrated insulated DC link and temperature measurement and can help the customer reduce system costs significantly.

Semikron IGBT Drivers

GD Rectifiers are an official distributor for Semikron and have been for distributing their Diodes, IGBT Modules, IGBT Drivers, MOSFETs, Rectifier Bridges, SiC Hybrid Power Modules, SiC Power Modules, Thyristors, Thyristor Diode Modules, Power Assemblies and Heat Sinks for over 55 years.

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For further information on Semikron IGBT Drivers please call: 01444 243 452 or email: enquiries@gdrectifiers.co.uk.