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Power electronic module IGBT protection method and system

US8148929B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2008
Grant dateApr 3, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2030

Classification

  • 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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