IGBT power module

PEB4050

Ready-to-use IGBT stack

Power electronic building block

  • – V/I Sensors outputs (analog)
  • – Gate drivers inputs (optical)
  • – Fault output
  • – Board-to-board link
  • – Power supply (5/12 V)
  • – Cooling fan (120 W)
  • – DC link terminals
  • – Power switches (2x IGBTs, Silicon)

IGBT module for powerful inverters and low-voltage applications

PEB4050 IGBT power modules contain two Silicon IGBTs power semiconductors as well as gate drive and current/voltage measurements.

They are ideal for building grid-tied inverters under 110VAC voltage but are also applicable to all sorts of power converter topologies.

Notably, thanks to their high current ratings, PEB4050 power modules can be very helpful with battery charging and related DC applications.

Similar power modules

400V/50A IGBT power module
DC voltage400V
Output current50A (RMS)
TopologyPhase-leg
SemiconductorsSilicon IGBTs
typical power4-8 kVA
Product positioning of the half-bridge IGBT power module versus other phase leg modules.
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Ready-to-use IGBT power module

Embedded functions and features

The new PEB4050 IGBT power modules are truly ready-to-use power electronic building blocks featuring:

  •  IGBT half-bridge (one phase-leg)
  •  DC bus capacitors
  •  Current and voltage sensors (usable simultaneously)
  •  Integrated gate drivers
  •  Onboard logic and protection (desaturation, voltage, current, temperature, PSU)
  •  Speed regulated cooling fan (120 W TDP)
Internal schematic of the IGBT module.
protection

IGBT Power module for the laboratory

Onboard protection mechanisms

As with all imperix power modules, the PEB4050 IGBT power module embeds protection mechanisms, such as over-current/voltage detection, which block the IGBT phase-leg in case of hazardous behavior and thus ensure that its capabilities are never exceeded.

Combined with the adjustable protections of our programmable controller, the IGBT power modules are the ultimate solution for safe and efficient converter prototyping in both teaching and research applications.

System-level integration

A modular approach for building power converter prototypes

Possible mechanical integration of several IGBT half-bridge modules.

Basic configuration example:

  • 1x digital controller (e.g. B-Box)
  • 3x PEB4050 IGBT power modules
  • 1x rack-mountable open chassis

Imperix  power modules are easy to assemble together

When used to build power inverters, PEB4050 IGBT power modules are ideally suited for 120/210VAC applications, as commonly found in North America and other countries with 60Hz grid frequency. In such cases, a DC bus voltage of 400V is indeed sufficient.

Typical operating parameters
  • Switching frequency: 1-20kHz.
  • AC grid. voltage: 120/210VAC.
  • Power rating (three-phase): 5-15kW.
Typical configurations
  • Buck and boost converters
  • Interleaved DC/DC converters
  • 120VAC grid-connected inverters
  • Variable-speed drives
  • Frequency converters
  • Soft-switched converters
  • Modular multilevel converters
  • etc.

IGBT-based power converters

Application examples of IGBT modules

Most power converter topologies can be built using half-bridges, which can be considered as the basic building blocks of power electronic systems. Basic use case scenarios built with PEB modules include single-phase inverters and three-phase inverters, as well as isolated or non-isolated DC/DC converters.

Typical use of two IGBT phase leg modules for building a single-phase IGBT inverter.

High-power battery chargerInterleaved DC/DC buck converter, using:

Use case of three IGBT power modules for building a three-phase IGBT inverter.
Variable-speed motor driveThree-phase low-voltage inverter, using:

Three-phase controlled rectifier using IGBT power modules.
Grid-connected PWM rectifierThree-phase IGBT power converter, using:

New IGBT power module

A powerful IGBT half bridge

PEB4050   VS  previous generation

Based on state-of-the-art IGBT semiconductors, the new PEBs enable faster switching frequencies than our previous IGBT power modules, while guaranteeing lower losses.

The new modules allow building power converters with superior harmonic performance, more compact passives, and thus increased power density.

In addition, the embedded current sensor features a high measurement bandwidth, allowing to precisely sense the output currents, enabling the validation of fast closed-loop control techniques.

PEB4050   VS  previous generation

Improved switching performance of the new IGBT power module.
Reduced switching losses

PEB4050 offers about half the switching losses of the previous PEB4046 module. This broadens the range of their possible applications.

Improved conduction performance of the new IGBT power modules.
Reduced conduction losses

A drastic reduction of conduction losses can be observed between PEB4046 and PEB4050, with over 30% less energy lost during conduction!

Modular building blocks

Benefits for power electronic research

Our Silicon-based IGBT power modules – similarly to our Silicon Carbide (SiC), MOSFET-based modules – offer an excellent trade-off between ease of use and suitability to multiple applications. They are ideally suited for rapid control prototyping applications, where the quick implementation of the power stage is essential.

Versatile

With these building blocks, power inverters or any converter topology can be built in the blink of an eye. What’s more, power modules can be reused among multiple projects.

Easy-to-use

The IGBT modules contain everything needed to start working right away (sensors, logic, cooling,…). Combined with a B-Box controller, they form a plug-and-play solution.

Powerful

The PEB half bridge modules are sufficiently powerful to handle a few kW per phase. This makes them a perfect choice for demanding laboratory applications or pilot systems.

Robust

IGBT modules are well protected and can be safely put in the hands of inexperienced engineers. This is ideal for teaching or student projects, or even classroom applications.

Power module accessories

Rack-mounting equipment

Imperix power electronic building blocks are best assembled within rack-mountable frames or enclosures. This guarantees the highest flexibility, thanks to the modular nature of the power converter modules.

Rack-mountable frame with three IGBT power modules.

Rack-mountable frame (3U)
PEB modules can be mounted within open rack-mountable frames. As such, modules remain easily accessible and can be easily put in (or taken out) of the chassis.

> Discover Open Frames

Two three-phase IGBT inverters made using imperix power modules.

Rack-mountable enclosure (4U)
Imperix power modules can also be placed within enclosures that make use of 4mm laboratory safety plugs. This guarantees that no dangerous voltage can ever be reached.

> Discover 19” enclosures

Inductors and passive filters (4U)
For those interested to have a first configuration that is fully ready-to-use, imperix offers a standard box with inductors and LC filters. Components have reasonable, but fixed values.

> Discover the passive filters box

Other power modules

Imperix power electronic building blocks are best assembled within rack-mountable frames or enclosures. This guarantees the highest flexibility, thanks to the modular nature of the power converter modules.

PEB8024 phase leg module, lower current, faster switching.

PEB8024

  • 800V / 24A
  • 1x phase-leg (half-bridge)

The PEB8024 modules are SiC-based power modules. They are designed for fast-switching applications, up to 200kHz. 

> Read more on PEB8024

PEB8038 phase leg module, higher voltage, faster switching.

PEB8038

  • 800V / 38A
  • 1x phase-leg (half-bridge)

The PEB8038 modules use SiC MOSFETs. They are the most powerful modules, although they cannot switch as fast as the PEB8024 modules. 

> Read more on PEB8038

PEH2015 modules, featuring two phase legs.

PEH2015

  • 200V / 15A
  • 2x phase-legs (full-bridge)

The PEH2015 modules use Silicon IGBTs. Their reduced voltage ratings make them preferred for multilevel converter applications

> Read more on PEH2015