What are IGBT modules used for?

[Patrick Findaro]

IGBT modules are used for amplifying and switching large amounts of electrical power in a wide range of applications, including industrial motor controls, renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and uninterruptible power supplies. They act as fast, electronically controlled switches that efficiently convert and regulate electricity for various purposes, from precise motor speed control to converting DC to AC power in solar inverters.

Key applications

• Industrial motor drives: Used in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to precisely control the speed and torque of motors in manufacturing and automation.
• Renewable energy: Essential for solar inverters and wind turbine converters to change variable DC power from solar panels or wind turbines into usable AC power.
• Electric vehicles (EVs): Found in the powertrains of EVs and hybrid vehicles to enable efficient propulsion and regenerative braking.
• Power supplies: Used in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), switched-mode power supplies, and other regulated power systems to ensure a stable and reliable flow of electricity.
• Consumer electronics: Found in high-power applications like induction cookers and air conditioners.
• Other high-power systems: Used in large-scale applications such as railway traction and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission.