H20R1353 Datasheet PDF – 1350V, 20A, IGBT ( IHW20N135R3 )

Features

• 1350 V collector-emitter rating: The high blocking-voltage capability is one of the main reasons to consider this IGBT in high-voltage resonant converters.
• 20 A continuous current capability at elevated case temperature
• 60 A pulsed collector current
• Integrated body diode: The monolithic diode provides an internal current path during reverse conduction intervals. It is intended for soft commutation, so the circuit should not be designed around unnecessarily aggressive hard reverse-recovery operation.
• Low V_CE(sat): A relatively low saturation voltage helps reduce conduction loss when the IGBT is carrying substantial current. This is particularly useful in resonant converters where the device may conduct high peak currents even though the average power may be lower.
• Positive temperature coefficient: The positive temperature behavior of V_CE(sat) helps distribute current between paralleled IGBTs because a hotter device tends to develop a higher conduction voltage and therefore becomes less attractive for additional current.
• ±20 V gate-emitter operating range
• High pulsed current capability
• Turn-off SOA: The switching stage must remain within the device’s turn-off safe operating area. Voltage, current, temperature, gate resistance, and commutation speed all influence whether the switching event is safe.

Pinout

Absolute Maximum Ratings (Tc = 25 °C)

Typical Circuit Configurations

• Half-bridge resonant converter: Two IGBTs can form a half-bridge driving an LC resonant network. This arrangement is common in induction heating and other high-frequency power conversion systems.
• Full-bridge resonant inverter: Four devices can be arranged as a full bridge to apply alternating polarity to a resonant load or transformer primary. The integrated diodes provide current paths during commutation intervals.
• Series-resonant converter: The IGBT bridge excites a series combination of inductive and capacitive elements. When correctly tuned, the resonant current and voltage waveforms can reduce switching stress.
• LLC-type resonant stage: An LLC converter can use the IGBT in the primary switching bridge when the operating voltage, switching frequency, and loss profile are compatible with the device.
• Induction heating inverter: A resonant tank consisting of an induction coil and capacitive network can be driven by a bridge or half-bridge. Soft switching is particularly important because current and voltage can be substantial.

Performance Advantages

• Large voltage headroom: The 1350 V blocking rating is attractive in systems where DC-link transients make lower-voltage IGBTs uncomfortable from a reliability perspective.
• Good fit for soft switching: Resonant switching can reduce turn-on and turn-off stress, allowing the device to operate efficiently at frequencies where conventional hard-switched approaches become increasingly lossy.
• Integrated diode: A monolithic diode eliminates the need for a separately packaged freewheeling diode in many bridge configurations and can simplify the power-stage layout.
• Low EMI potential: When the switching transition is properly controlled and the commutation is soft, the resulting waveform can reduce the high-frequency energy that commonly creates electromagnetic compatibility problems.

Typical Applications

• Induction cooktops: Resonant inverter stages require switches capable of handling high voltage and substantial circulating current while maintaining controlled switching losses.
• Induction heating equipment
• Inverterized microwave ovens
• Resonant DC-DC converters
• Soft-switching power supplies
• Industrial power electronics