3.3kV, IGBT Module Gate Drive

The Amantys Power Drive is a drop in replacement for similar gate drive products in the market, enhanced with a number of beneficial features. Capable of driving a range of IGBT modules from different manufacturers without gate resistor changes, it reduces inventory for users who want flexibility in design and sourcing. The gate drive is suitable for 2-level, 3-level and multi-level converters in a wide variety of applications.

Applications

• Locomotive traction
• Medium voltage motor drives
• Wind Turbine Inverters
• High Voltage DC infrastructure

Compatible with commercially available alternatives

The Amantys Power Drive is a drop in replacement for alternative gate drives due to same power and fibre-optic interfaces. It is a simple low component count design for high reliability. In addition Power Drive has the following benefits,

• Faster startup and recovery time
• Lower no-load power dissipation
• Reduced self-heating for longer lifetime
• No overhang from module reduces chance of damage during assembly
• Built-in isolated power supply
• Monitors on all rails enabling safe start-up with IGBT held off
• 3.3kV working voltage isolation, tested to 14kV
• Meets traction and industrial safety and partial discharge standards

One drive – multiple modules:

• Dynex
• Infineon
• Toshiba
• Mitsubishi