In power distribution applications including renewable energy, which handles large amounts of power, the use of SiC is accelerating in order to improve efficiency, miniaturize, and lighten the design. SiC, which has higher-speed and higher-efficiency characteristics compared to conventional IGBTs, presents challenges in design, such as gate drive and short-circuit protection, leading to increased design effort. The gate drive board for SiC case modules developed by TAMURA Corporation is matched in gate voltage, gate resistance, and short-circuit characteristics for 4th generation SiC modules, enabling users to begin evaluation easily and perform highly reliable testing. Furthermore, this board is suitable for mass production and can be directly integrated into mass production equipment, thus contributing to a reduction in design effort and cost reduction.
