Analysis of Gate Drivers for Overvoltage Suppression in Matrix Converters for Integrated Drives

2009
Alvis Sokolovs, Iļja Galkins

This paper describes commutation overvoltage suppression methods by means of gate voltage and current control. Power IGBT gate drive circuits are compared in order to estimate the most compact and efficient topology in terms of gate charge and discharge current. Suggestions for further development of such drivers are made.

Keywords
IGBT gate driver, Overvoltage suppression, Active gate control

Sokolovs, A., Galkins, I. Analysis of Gate Drivers for Overvoltage Suppression in Matrix Converters for Integrated Drives. Power and Electrical Engineering. Vol.25, 2009, pp.103-106. ISSN 1407-7345.

Publication language
English (en)