Electro-thermal based junction temperature estimation model and thermal performance analysis for IGBT module

Xin Xin, Chengning Zhang*, Jing Zhao

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Abstract

This paper presents an electro-thermal based junction temperature (Tj) estimation method of insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power module. Firstly, the internal structure of IGBT and its transient characteristics are researched, through which the factors affecting the power loss as well as its basic influence rule are analyze and the multivariable loss calculation model is obtained. And then with the coupling of the loss and Foster model, the maximum Tj is obtained. The method is validated against the simulation of both IPOSIM and finite element method, and the comparison of the results shows the differences were less than 4% which illustrates the accuracy of the estimation model. Finally, the correlation of the module's thermal performance with its internal structure is explored in ANSYS for optimization design. This model contributes to the reliability verification and more reasonable thermal design of IGBT module.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538632468
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Oct 2017
Event20th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2017 - Sydney, Australia
Duration: 11 Aug 201714 Aug 2017

Publication series

Name2017 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2017

Conference

Conference20th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2017
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period11/08/1714/08/17

Keywords

  • Electro-thermal
  • Finite element method
  • IGBT
  • Junction temperature estimation

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Xin, X., Zhang, C., & Zhao, J. (2017). Electro-thermal based junction temperature estimation model and thermal performance analysis for IGBT module. In 2017 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2017 Article 8056072 (2017 20th International Conference on Electrical Machines and Systems, ICEMS 2017). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEMS.2017.8056072