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Buck Choppers

Buck choppers redirect current flowing through circuits while also decreasing (stepping down) the voltage. Littelfuse subsidiary IXYS produces this IGBT module as a solid state switch that relies on a MOSFET gate-control structure and the high current and low saturation voltage characteristics of a BJT to perform fast switching with high efficiency. Our buck choppers serve well in swiched mode power supplies. Combining it with a boost converter creates a switched reluctance motor drive unit.
  • Collector–emitter voltage (Vces) ratings of 1.2 kV
  • Collector–emitter saturation voltage ratings when operating at 25 ℃ (Vce[sat] at 25 ℃) of 1.7 A and 1.8 A
  • Collector currents when operating at 80 ℃ (Ic at 80 ℃) of 60 A and 175 A
  • Square reverse bias safety operating area (RBSOA) three time the Ic
  • Forward currents when operating at 80 ℃ (If at 80 ℃) of 59 A and 130 A
  • Turn off energy per pulse (Eoff) ratings of 5.5 mJ and 17 mJ
  • Isolation voltages of 3.6 kV
  • Direct copper bonding (DCB) baseplates
  • RoHS compliant
  • International standard packages
  • Positive temperature coefficients of on-state voltages allow easy paralleling
  • Very low gate charge requirements and low EMI
  • SONIC diodes included in modules ensure fast and soft reverse recovery
  • Reduced weight
  • Advanced power cycling

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Highlights Section

  • Switched mode power supplies
  • Switched reluctance motor drives