IGBT Turn OFF Time Calculator

Formula Used:

\[ \text{Turn OFF Time (IGBT)} = \text{Delay Time (IGBT)} + \text{Initial Fall Time (IGBT)} + \text{Final Fall Time (IGBT)} \] \[ T_{off(igbt)} = T_{dl(igbt)} + t_{f1(igbt)} + t_{f2(igbt)} \]

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1. What is IGBT Turn OFF Time?

Turn OFF Time (IGBT) is the sum of storage time (ts) and fall time (tf) and is defined as the Turn-off time of diode in transistor device. It represents the total time required for the IGBT to completely switch from the ON state to the OFF state.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

\[ \text{Turn OFF Time (IGBT)} = \text{Delay Time (IGBT)} + \text{Initial Fall Time (IGBT)} + \text{Final Fall Time (IGBT)} \] \[ T_{off(igbt)} = T_{dl(igbt)} + t_{f1(igbt)} + t_{f2(igbt)} \]

Where:

\( T_{off(igbt)} \) — Turn OFF Time (IGBT) in Seconds
\( T_{dl(igbt)} \) — Delay Time (IGBT) in Seconds
\( t_{f1(igbt)} \) — Initial Fall Time (IGBT) in Seconds
\( t_{f2(igbt)} \) — Final Fall Time (IGBT) in Seconds

Explanation: The equation calculates the total turn-off time by summing up the delay time and both fall time components of the IGBT switching process.

3. Importance of Turn OFF Time Calculation

Details: Accurate calculation of IGBT turn-off time is crucial for power electronics design, switching loss estimation, thermal management, and overall system efficiency optimization in applications such as motor drives, inverters, and power supplies.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter Delay Time (IGBT), Initial Fall Time (IGBT), and Final Fall Time (IGBT) in seconds. All values must be non-negative numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is Delay Time in IGBT?
A: Delay Time (IGBT) is the time required by the collector current to charge the base emitter capacitance of a transistor device.

Q2: What is Initial Fall Time in IGBT?
A: Initial Fall Time (IGBT) is the time it takes for the collector current to fall from 90% to 10% of its initial value after the gate voltage has been turned off.

Q3: What is Final Fall Time in IGBT?
A: Final Fall Time (IGBT) is the time it takes for the collector current to fall from 10% to 1% of its initial value after the gate voltage has been turned off.

Q4: Why is Turn OFF Time important in IGBT applications?
A: Turn OFF Time affects switching losses, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and overall system efficiency in power electronic circuits.

Q5: How can Turn OFF Time be minimized?
A: Turn OFF Time can be minimized through proper gate drive design, optimized gate resistance, and selecting IGBTs with faster switching characteristics.