MEDIUM VOLTAGE IGCT CONVERTER
The development of new power semiconductors such as 4,5 and 6 kV Insulated Gate Commutated Transistors (IGCT), the improved design and the difusion of the 3 levels Inverters have led to an
The development of new power semiconductors such as 4,5 and 6 kV Insulated Gate Commutated Transistors (IGCT), the improved design and the difusion of the 3 levels Inverters have led to an
All Hitachi Energy IGCTs (Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristors) are press-pack devices. They are pressed with a relatively high force onto heat-sinks which also serve as electrical contacts to the
In this article we highlight the features making the IGCT so attractive for high power applications and we discuss the developments that will further strengthen the IGCT''s advantages in high power applications.
With excellent performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, IGCT will continue to expand high-power application scenarios and become one of the core technologies of medium and
The IGCT Power Stack is a complete 3phase inverter solution in a unique wheel stand module and each phase is on a single removable drawer. SECOMDRIVE MV IGCT Inverter requirements: − High
In this users guide the most important aspects of the gate unit power supply, the insulation interface, the optical interface, control and the diagnostic functionality during normal operation and during fault
Today, ABB''s IGCTs (Integrated Gate-Commutated Thyristors) present the best option for medium voltage drives operating at the highest power levels. Combined with optimum switch-off conditions
In this users guide the most important aspects of the gate unit power supply, the insulation interface, the optical interface, control and the diagnostic functionality during normal operation and during fault
The main applications are in variable- frequency inverters, drives, traction and fast AC disconnect switches. Multiple IGCTs can be connected in series or in parallel for higher power applications.
With the introduction of its latest Reverse-Conducting Integrated Gate Commuted Thyris-tors platform (RC-IGCT), ABB sets a new benchmark in high power semiconductor device performance. The initial
A new IGCT device family with integrated high-power diodes has been developed for applications in the 0.5–6 MVA range, extending to several 100 MVA with series and parallel connection.
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