IGBTs Insights

What is IGBTs?

IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors) are semiconductor devices used as electronic switches for high-power applications. They combine the characteristics of MOSFETs (metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors) and BJTs (bipolar junction transistors). IGBTs are commonly used in variable-frequency drives, electric vehicles, welding machines, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and other high-voltage, high-current applications due to their ability to handle high power levels with efficient switching speeds.

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What other technologies are related to IGBTs?

IGBTs Competitor Technologies

MOSFETs

MOSFETs are used in lower power applications and can be an alternative to IGBTs in some scenarios.

mentioned alongside IGBTs in 39% (585) of relevant job posts

power MOSFETs

Power MOSFETs compete with IGBTs in medium power applications. IGBTs are favored at higher voltages and currents.

mentioned alongside IGBTs in 51% (93) of relevant job posts

Thyristors

Thyristors are a competitor for very high power and high voltage applications, but have slower switching speeds than IGBTs.

mentioned alongside IGBTs in 41% (82) of relevant job posts

SCRs

SCRs are a type of thyristor and compete in high-power, high-voltage applications where switching speed is less critical.

mentioned alongside IGBTs in 40% (75) of relevant job posts

BJTs

BJTs are generally used in lower power applications compared to IGBTs. They are less frequently used than MOSFETs or IGBTs in modern power electronics.

mentioned alongside IGBTs in 35% (64) of relevant job posts

SiC MOSFETs

SiC MOSFETs offer improved performance characteristics (higher switching frequency, lower losses) compared to IGBTs and are becoming increasingly competitive.

mentioned alongside IGBTs in 31% (56) of relevant job posts

SiC

Silicon Carbide is a material used for power semiconductors, especially SiC MOSFETs, which compete with IGBTs in many applications due to superior performance.

mentioned alongside IGBTs in 3% (131) of relevant job posts

GaN

GaN transistors are competitors to IGBTs in certain applications, especially those requiring high switching frequencies and efficiency.

mentioned alongside IGBTs in 2% (94) of relevant job posts

IGBTs Complementary Technologies

diodes

Diodes, especially fast recovery diodes, are used in conjunction with IGBTs in circuits for protection and to provide a path for freewheeling currents.

mentioned alongside IGBTs in 21% (248) of relevant job posts

capacitors

Capacitors are essential components in power electronic circuits using IGBTs for filtering, energy storage, and snubbing.

mentioned alongside IGBTs in 11% (141) of relevant job posts

inductors

Inductors are used with IGBTs in power electronic circuits for energy storage, filtering, and current limiting.

mentioned alongside IGBTs in 13% (78) of relevant job posts