
SKM450GB12E4
SEMITRANS® 3
IGBT4 Modules
SKM450GB12E4
Features
• IGBT4 = 4. generation medium fast
trench IGBT (Infineon)
• CAL4 = Soft switching 4. generation
CAL-diode
• Isolated copper baseplate using DBC
technology (Direct Bonded Copper)
• Increased power cycling capability
• With integrated gate resistor
• For higher switching frequenzies up to
12kHz
• UL recognized, file no. E63532
Typical Applications*
•AC inverter drives
•UPS
Remarks
• Case temperature limited
to T
= 125°C max.
c
• Recommended T
• Product reliability results valid
for T
= 150°C
j
= -40 ... +150°C
op
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Conditions Values Unit
IGBT
V
I
C
I
Cnom
I
CRM
V
CES
GES
Tj=25°C
Tj= 175 °C
I
= 3xI
CRM
Cnom
T
=25°C
c
T
=80°C
c
1200 V
700 A
538 A
450 A
1350 A
-20 ... 20 V
VCC= 800 V
V
t
psc
T
j
GE
V
CES
≤ 15 V
≤ 1200 V
=150°C
T
j
10 µs
-40 ... 175 °C
Inverse diode
T
I
F
I
Fnom
I
FRM
I
FSM
T
Tj= 175 °C
I
= 3xI
FRM
Fnom
tp= 10 ms, sin 180°, Tj=25°C
j
=25°C
c
T
=80°C
c
440 A
329 A
400 A
1200 A
1980 A
-40 ... 175 °C
Module
T
I
t(RMS)
T
stg
V
isol
terminal
=80°C
500 A
-40 ... 125 °C
AC sinus 50 Hz, t = 1 min 4000 V
Characteristics
Symbol Conditions min. typ. max. Unit
IGBT
V
CE(sat)
V
CE0
r
CE
V
GE(th)
I
CES
C
ies
C
oes
C
res
Q
R
Gint
t
d(on)
t
r
E
on
t
d(off)
t
f
E
off
IC=450A
V
=15V
GE
chiplevel
chiplevel
VGE=15V
chiplevel
VGE=VCE, IC= 16.4 mA 5 5.8 6.5 V
VGE=0V
V
= 1200 V
CE
VCE=25V
V
=0V
GE
G
VGE= - 8 V...+ 15 V
Tj=25°C
VCC= 600 V
I
=450A
C
V
= +15/-15 V
GE
R
=1Ω
G on
R
=1Ω
G off
di/dt
= 8100 A/µs
on
di/dt
=3400A/µs
off
T
=25°C
j
=150°C
T
j
T
=25°C
j
T
=150°C
j
T
=25°C
j
T
=150°C
j
T
=25°C
j
T
=150°C
j
f=1MHz
f=1MHz
f=1MHz
T
=150°C
j
Tj=150°C
Tj=150°C
Tj=150°C
Tj=150°C
Tj=150°C
1.82 2.07 V
2.23 2.44 V
0.8 0.9 V
0.7 0.8 V
2.27 2.61 mΩ
3.41 3.64 mΩ
5mA
mA
27.2 nF
1.76 nF
1.50 nF
2500 nC
1.9 Ω
246 ns
59 ns
32 mJ
529 ns
102 ns
60 mJ
R
th(j-c)
per IGBT 0.062 K/W
GB
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SKM450GB12E4
SEMITRANS® 3
IGBT4 Modules
SKM450GB12E4
Features
• IGBT4 = 4. generation medium fast
trench IGBT (Infineon)
• CAL4 = Soft switching 4. generation
CAL-diode
• Isolated copper baseplate using DBC
technology (Direct Bonded Copper)
• Increased power cycling capability
• With integrated gate resistor
• For higher switching frequenzies up to
12kHz
• UL recognized, file no. E63532
Characteristics
Symbol Conditions min. typ. max. Unit
Inverse diode
V
V
r
F
I
RRM
Q
E
R
= V
F
F0
rr
rr
th(j-c)
IF= 450 A
EC
V
=0V
GE
chiplevel
chiplevel
chiplevel
IF= 450 A
di/dt
=8300A/µs
off
V
=±15V
GE
V
= 600 V
CC
per diode 0.14 K/W
T
=25°C
j
=150°C
T
j
=25°C
T
j
T
=150°C
j
T
=25°C
j
T
=150°C
j
T
=150°C
j
Tj=150°C
Tj=150°C
2.31 2.65 V
2.31 2.64 V
1.3 1.5 V
0.9 1.1 V
2.3 2.6 mΩ
3.1 3.4 mΩ
452 A
62 µC
28 mJ
Module
L
CE
R
CC'+EE'
R
th(c-s)
M
s
M
t
=25°C
T
terminal-chip
C
T
=125°C
C
per module 0.02 0.038 K/W
to heat sink M6 3 5 Nm
to terminals M6
2.5 5 Nm
15 20 nH
0.25 mΩ
0.5 mΩ
Nm
w 325 g
Typical Applications*
•AC inverter drives
•UPS
Remarks
• Case temperature limited
to T
= 125°C max.
c
• Recommended T
• Product reliability results valid
for T
= 150°C
j
= -40 ... +150°C
op
GB
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Fig. 1: Typ. output characteristic, inclusive R
Fig. 3: Typ. turn-on /-off energy = f (IC) Fig. 4: Typ. turn-on /-off energy = f (RG)
CC'+ EE'
Fig. 2: Rated current vs. temperature IC = f (TC)
Fig. 5: Typ. transfer characteristic Fig. 6: Typ. gate charge characteristic
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Fig. 7: Typ. switching times vs. I
C
Fig. 8: Typ. switching times vs. gate resistor R
G
Fig. 9: Transient thermal impedance Fig. 10: Typ. CAL diode forward charact., incl. R
CC'+ EE'
Fig. 11: CAL diode peak reverse recovery current Fig. 12: Typ. CAL diode peak reverse recovery charge
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SKM450GB12E4
SEMITRANS 3
GB
This is an electrostatic discharge sensitive device (ESDS), international standard IEC 60747-1, Chapter IX
* The specifications of our components may not be considered as an assurance of component characteristics. Components have to be tested
for the respective application. Adjustments may be necessary. The use of SEMIKRON products in life support appliances and systems is
subject to prior specification and written approval by SEMIKRON. We therefore strongly recommend prior consultation of our staff.
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