Abstract
The demand for protection of power electronic applications has during the last couple of years increased regarding the high-power IGBT modules. Even with an active protection, a high power IGBT still has a risk of exhibiting a violent rupture in the case of a fault if IGBT fuses do not protect it. By introducing fuses into voltage source converters a better protection of IGBTs can be achieved. This paper is a complete overview of a research project carried out in cooperation by Aalborg University, Denmark and Cooper Bussmann International. This paper discusses three main issues regarding the IGBT fuse protection. First, the problem of adding inductance in the DC-link circuit is treated, second a short discussion of the protection of the IGBT module is done, and finally, the impact of the high frequency loading on the current carrying capability of the fuses is presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of PCIM 2005 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publication date | 2005 |
| Pages | 845-850 |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 |
| Event | PCIM 2005 - Nürenberg, Germany Duration: 6 Jul 2005 → 6 Sept 2005 |
Conference
| Conference | PCIM 2005 |
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| Country/Territory | Germany |
| City | Nürenberg |
| Period | 06/07/2005 → 06/09/2005 |