Advanced protection for large current full SiC-modules

Conference: PCIM Europe 2016 - International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
05/10/2016 - 05/12/2016 at Nürnberg, Deutschland

Proceedings: PCIM Europe 2016

Pages: 5Language: englishTyp: PDF

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Authors:
Wiesner, Eugen; Thal, Eckhard (Mitsubishi Electric Europe B. V., Germany)
Volke, Andreas; Fink, Karsten (Power Integrations GmbH, Germany)

Abstract:
This paper presents an advanced overcurrent detection and short circuit protection method for large current full-SiC modules using current sense source terminals. Test results obtained with a newly developed gate driver (for SiC modules) are presented and discussed herewith. This new driver incorporates overcurrent detection, soft-shut-down and active overvoltage clamping.