High Voltage IGBTs with 1600V, Targeted for Energy-Efficient Household Products
The STGWA30IH160DF2 IGBT from STMicroelectronics is a versatile and efficient component for cost-conscious home appliances, offering multiple advantages that make it an ideal choice for energy-efficient and price-sensitive applications.
This IGBT boasts a 1,600 V breakdown voltage rating and exceptional thermal performance, with a maximum junction temperature of 175°C and low thermal resistance for efficient heat dissipation. This ensures reliable operation in demanding environments.
The STGWA30IH160DF2 IGBT employs advanced trench-gate field-stop (TGFS) technology, which results in a low saturation voltage (V_CE(sat)) of just 1.77 V. This minimizes conduction losses and reduces turn-off energy, contributing to its overall efficiency.
Another key feature is its anti-parallel diode, which has a low forward voltage and soft recovery. This improves efficiency in resonant and soft-switching topologies.
The STGWA30IH160DF2 IGBT is designed for easy paralleling in high-power applications and can operate in single-switch quasi-resonant converters across a wide switching frequency range of 16 to 60 kHz.
Its high breakdown voltage and thermal efficiency enable it to withstand voltage surges and spikes, reducing the need for additional protective components. This, in turn, lowers the bill of materials (BOM) costs, making it especially suited for price-sensitive home appliances such as induction heaters, cookers, microwave ovens, and rice cookers.
In addition, the high efficiency of the STGWA30IH160DF2 IGBT allows new designs to achieve high energy efficiency ratings while maintaining competitiveness in price-sensitive markets.
The STGWA30IH160DF2 IGBT is currently produced in a TO-247 long lead package and is available for orders of 1,000 pieces at roughly $1.98 per unit.
In summary, the STGWA30IH160DF2 IGBT's combination of high voltage tolerance, thermal robustness, low conduction and switching losses, and cost-efficient BOM makes it particularly advantageous for energy-conscious, mass-market home appliance applications. Its long-term reliability in challenging environments and ability to lower appliance costs in price-sensitive markets make it an attractive choice for manufacturers.
This IGBT utilizes advanced trench-gate field-stop (TGFS) technology, which is a type of technology. Its anti-parallel diode, with a low forward voltage and soft recovery, improves efficiency in resonant and soft-switching topologies, demonstrating the IGBT's contribution to technology advancements in energy-efficient home appliances.
