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What is an IGBT?

Started by drodriquez, October 04, 2017, 05:33:AM

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drodriquez

What is an IGBT? Looking for a detailed definition of an IGBT.
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Quote from: drodriquez on October 04, 2017, 05:33:AM
What is an IGBT? Looking for a detailed definition of an IGBT.

An IGBT is an insulated gate bipolar transistor. It is defined as a semi-conductor transistor capable of conduct­ing large amounts of current when in saturation. It is capable of withstanding very high voltages when it is switched OFF.

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