1. IGBT Transistors What they are - Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors IGBTs are high voltage, high current switches used for power conversion in motor drives inverters and power supplies Benefits - High efficiency due to low switching losses - Fast switching enables smaller filters and heatsinks - Broad operating temperature range supports harsh environments - Gate drive compatibility with standard PWM controllers - Reliable performance in both discrete devices and integrated modules Attributes - Function: provide controllable power switching in AC or DC circuits; used as high side or low side switches in inverters and motor drives - Compatibility: designed to work with common gate driver ICs and PWM control schemes; suitable for board level and module level integration - Size: available in compact forms suitable for board mounting and module integration - Material: silicon based die with epoxy encapsulation - Performance: high voltage and current handling, fast switching speeds, low on state losses, robust dv/dt and di/dt tolerance Applications - Industrial motor drives for CNC machines and robotics - Solar and wind inverters with energy storage - Power supplies, UPS, and welding equipment requiring reliable switching