Toshiba Launches Improved 1350V IGBT Device for Appliance Applications
Toshiba launches its new GT20N135SRA IGBT that features a reduction of around 10% and 20% when compared with conventional products.
Device offers design flexibility and reduced losses in resonance-based power applications
Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) has launched a new discrete 1350 V insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) for use in resonance-based home appliance applications that use induction heating, including tabletop cookers, rice cookers and microwave ovens.
The new GT20N135SRA IGBT features a collector-emitter saturation voltage (VCE(sat)) of 1.60 V (typ.) and a diode forward voltage (VF) of 1.75 V, which represent reductions of around 10% and 21% respectively when compared with conventional products. As both the IGBT and diode have improved their conduction loss characteristics at high temperature (TC=100℃), the device will deliver more efficient operation.
Additionally, an improved maximum junction-to-case thermal resistance (Rth(j-c)) of 0.48℃/W allows for easier thermal design with less heatsinking as it represents an approximate 26% reduction from existing products.
The new GT20N135SRA can suppress the short circuit current through a resonance capacitor that is generated when the device is started. The new product’s peak short circuit current is 129 A, almost a third lower than existing products. The Safe Operating Area (SOA) is widened, meaning that the IGBT is less likely to break down, thereby giving designers greater flexibility.
Housed in an industry standard TO-247 package, the device is able to handle a maximum collector current (IC) of 40 A, reducing with derating to 20 A at 100℃.
Shipments of the new IGBT have started.
About Toshiba Electronics Europe
Toshiba Electronics Europe (TEE) is the European electronic components business of Toshiba Corporation, which is ranked among the world’s largest semiconductor vendors. TEE offers one of the industry‘s broadest IC and discrete product lines including high-end memory, microcontrollers, ASICs and ASSPs for automotive, multimedia, industrial, telecoms and networking applications. The company also has a wide range of power semiconductor solutions as well as storage products like HDDs, SSDs, SD Cards and USB sticks.
TEE was formed in 1973 in Neuss, Germany, providing design, manufacturing, marketing and sales and now has headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany, with branch offices in France, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. TEE employs approximately 300 people in Europe. Company president is Mr. Takashi Nagasawa.
Toshiba Corporation is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 590 consolidated companies, with 206,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing US$61 billion.
