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IGBT4 Modules
SKM400GAR12E4
Features
IGBT4 = 4. Generation (Trench)IGBT
VCEsat with positive temperature
coefficient
High short circuit capability, self
limiting to 6 x ICNOM
Soft switching 4. Generation CAL
diode (CAL4)
Typical Applications
DC/DC – converter
Brake chopper
Switched reluctance motor
DC – motor
Remarks
Case temperature limited to
Tc = 125°C max, recomm.
Top = -40 ... +150°C, product
rel. results valid for Tj = 150°
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Conditions Values Unit
IGBT
VCES 1200 V
ICTj= 175 °C Tc=2C 618 A
Tc=8C 475 A
ICnom 400 A
ICRM ICRM = 3xICnom 1200 A
VGES -20 ... 20 V
tpsc
VCC = 800 V
VGE 15 V
VCES 1200 V
Tj= 150 °C 10 µs
Tj-40 ... 175 °C
Inverse diode
IFTj= 175 °C Tc=2C 440 A
Tc=8C 329 A
IFnom 400 A
IFRM IFRM = 3xIFnom 1200 A
IFSM tp= 10 ms, sin 180°, Tj=2C 1980 A
Tj-40 ... 175 °C
Freewheeling diode
IFTj= 175 °C Tc=2C 440 A
Tc=8C 329 A
IFnom 400 A
IFRM IFRM = 3xIFnom 1200 A
IFSM tp= 10 ms, sin 180°, Tj=2C 1980 A
Tj-40 ... 175 °C
Module
It(RMS) 500 A
Tstg -40 ... 125 °C
Visol AC sinus 50Hz, t = 1 min 4000 V
Characteristics
Symbol Conditions min. typ. max. Unit
IGBT
VCE(sat) IC=400A
VGE =15V
chiplevel
Tj=2C 1.8 2.05 V
Tj= 150 °C 2.2 2.4 V
VCE0 Tj=2C 0.8 0.9 V
Tj= 150 °C 0.7 0.8 V
rCE VGE =15V Tj=2C 2.5 2.9 m
Tj= 150 °C 3.8 4.0 m
VGE(th) VGE=VCE, IC= 15.2 mA 5 5.8 6.5 V
ICES VGE =0V
VCE = 1200 V
Tj=2C 0.1 0.3 mA
Tj= 150 °C mA
Cies VCE =25V
VGE =0V
f=1MHz 24.6 nF
Coes f=1MHz 1.62 nF
Cres f=1MHz 1.38 nF
QGVGE =- 8 V...+ 15 V 2260 nC
RGint Tj=2C 1.9
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td(on) VCC = 600 V
IC=400A
VGE 15V
RG on =1
RG off =1
di/dton = 9700 A/µs
di/dtoff = 4300 A/µs
Tj= 150 °C 242 ns
trTj= 150 °C 47 ns
Eon Tj= 150 °C 33 mJ
td(off) Tj= 150 °C 580 ns
tfTj= 150 °C 101 ns
Eoff Tj= 150 °C 56 mJ
Rth(j-c) per IGBT 0.072 K/W
Inverse diode
VF = VEC IF=400A
VGE =0V
chip
Tj=2C 2.2 2.52 V
Tj= 150 °C 2.15 2.47 V
VF0 Tj=2C 1.3 1.5 V
Tj= 150 °C 0.9 1.1 V
rFTj=2C 2.3 2.5 m
Tj= 150 °C 3.1 3.4 m
IRRM IF=400A
di/dtoff = 8800 A/µs
VGE 15V
VCC = 600 V
Tj= 150 °C 450 A
Qrr Tj= 150 °C 68 µC
Err Tj= 150 °C 30.5 mJ
Rth(j-c) per diode 0.14 K/W
Freewheeling diode
VF = VEC IF=400A
VGE =0V
chip
Tj=2C 2.2 2.52 V
Tj= 150 °C 2.15 2.47 V
VF0 Tj=2C 1.3 1.5 V
Tj= 150 °C 0.9 1.1 V
rFTj=2C 2.3 2.5 m
Tj= 150 °C 3.1 3.4 m
IRRM IF=400A
di/dtoff = 8800 A/µs
VGE 15V
VCC = 600 V
Tj= 150 °C 450 A
Qrr Tj= 150 °C 68 µC
Err Tj= 150 °C 30.5 mJ
Rth(j-c) per Diode 0.14 K/W
Module
LCE 15 20 nH
RCC'+EE' terminal-chip TC=2C 0.25 m
TC= 125 °C 0.5 m
Rth(c-s) per module 0.02 0.038 K/W
Msto heat sink M6 3 5 Nm
Mtto terminals M6 2.5 5 Nm
Nm
w325 g
Characteristics
Symbol Conditions min. typ. max. Unit
SEMITRANS®3
GAR
IGBT4 Modules
SKM400GAR12E4
Features
IGBT4 = 4. Generation (Trench)IGBT
VCEsat with positive temperature
coefficient
High short circuit capability, self
limiting to 6 x ICNOM
Soft switching 4. Generation CAL
diode (CAL4)
Typical Applications
DC/DC – converter
Brake chopper
Switched reluctance motor
DC – motor
Remarks
Case temperature limited to
Tc = 125°C max, recomm.
Top = -40 ... +150°C, product
rel. results valid for Tj = 150°
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Fig. 1: Typ. output characteristic, inclusive RCC'+ EE' Fig. 2: Rated current vs. temperature IC = f (TC)
Fig. 3: Typ. turn-on /-off energy = f (IC)Fig. 4: Typ. turn-on /-off energy = f (RG)
Fig. 5: Typ. transfer characteristic Fig. 6: Typ. gate charge characteristic
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Fig. 7: Typ. switching times vs. ICFig. 8: Typ. switching times vs. gate resistor RG
Fig. 9: Transient thermal impedance Fig. 10: CAL diode forward characteristic
Fig. 11: CAL diode peak reverse recovery current Fig. 12: Typ. CAL diode peak reverse recovery charge
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This is an electrostatic discharge sensitive device (ESDS), international standard IEC 60747-1, Chapter IX.
This technical information specifies semiconductor devices but promises no characteristics. No warranty or guarantee expressed or implied
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