IGBT Switching Behavior with Parallel Surge Arrester for Medium Voltage Applictation
Conference: PCIM Europe 2017 - International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
05/16/2017 - 05/18/2017 at Nürnberg, Deutschland
Proceedings: PCIM Europe 2017
Pages: 7Language: englishTyp: PDF
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Authors:
Hohmann, Fabian; Bakran, Mark-M. (University of Bayreuth, Germany)
Abstract:
Surge arresters are a suitable solution to protect electrical components against overvoltages. In combination with an IGBT it can act as a solid state breaker and contribute to a stable power grid. In this paper, the switching behavior of an IGBT with a parallel surge arrester is being analyzed and its impact on switching performance and losses is discussed.