Power electronic module IGBT protection method and system
US8148929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2017/0806
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power electronics device with an improved IGBT protection mechanism is provided. More specifically, systems and methods are provided for reducing the switching frequency of an inverter module based on the junction temperature variation of the IGBT.
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