Microchip Is... IGBT

Interview With Amit Gole, Product Marketing Manager at Microchip Technology Inc. 

Amit Gole, product marketing manager for Power Modules at Microchip, joins the podcast to discuss the role of Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) power modules - essential components in contemporary power electronics.  

With over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Amit shares his insights on the relevance and applications of IGBTs in today's market, despite the growing popularity of wide bandgap devices like silicon carbide and gallium nitride.  

Amit shares how the IGBT power module market remains strong, with expectations for continued growth, and explains that while silicon carbide offers advantages in high-frequency applications, IGBTs still play a crucial role in power electronics due to their cost-effectiveness and ease of use.  

Amit delves into the technical aspects of IGBTs, highlighting their operational characteristics and the specific applications where they excel, such as industrial power drives, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and motor drives. He discusses the frequency thresholds that determine when to use IGBTs versus silicon carbide, noting that IGBTs are particularly effective below 20 kHz.  

Find out more about Microchip’s IGBT solutions here: https://www.microchip.com/en-us/products/power-management/power-modules/igbt 

 

Time Stamps 

[00:30] – Meet Amit Gole: Product Marketing Manager 

[01:00] – Understanding IGBTs and Market Demand 

[02:00] – IGBTs vs. Wide Bandgap Devices 

[07:00] – Voltage Capabilities of IGBTs vs. Silicon Carbide 

[08:30] – Applications for IGBTs 

[16:00] – Current and Voltage Capabilities of IGBT Modules 

[19:00] – Summary of Microchip's IGBT Offerings 

[20:00] – Engineering Advice for Listeners

 

Follow Amit 

Amit Gole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitgole/  

 

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