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IGBT

Single-phase IGBT power switch with anti-parallel free-wheeling diode. Controlled by a gate signal: turns on when the gate is non-zero AND the device is forward-biased; otherwise the diode handles reverse current.

Category: Single-Phase / Switching

Ports

NameDirectionValue typeNotes
celectricaldouble
eelectricaldouble
ginputdouble

Parameters

NameLabelTypeDefaultUnitsDescription
v_ce_satVce_satdouble1.5Collector-emitter saturation voltage in volts (forward drop when conducting)
resistance_onR_ondouble0.05Ohms (Ω, , )Conducting-state on-resistance. Pick a unit from the dropdown.
resistance_offR_offdouble1000000Ohms (Ω, , )Blocking-state off-resistance. Pick a unit from the dropdown.
gate_thresholdV_th(g)double0.5Gate input threshold; gate>V_th turns the IGBT on

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