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Old 03-23-2011, 10:43 AM   #4528 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by adamj12b View Post
Some things to remember about igbt modules. You need a 2 pack module minimum to build a controller. You need a switch and a diode. So with those modules being 1 pack modules, you will need 2 of them to build a controller. That means with the 4 modules you got, you will be able to build a 600A controller before derating. it would be wise to cut that 300A limit each back to probably 225A to 250A max.

-Adam
I'm going the IGBT route myself. I sort of understand what you mean (and what Jack talked of earlier, but I want to make sure I know EXACTLY what I'm doing before I turn money into blown IGBTs.

If you've got 'dual' IGBT mondues, how do you connect them? I know one side is the power side and one side is the freewheel side; or at least I think I know that.

Is it something easy to explain or diagram for people who feel like they're losing to a box of rocks when it comes to understanding all of this?
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