Today‘s switch technology use by
power and frequency
Thyristor
IGBT
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
10M
100M
1G
10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M
10
MOSFET
Power by application (W)
Frequency (Hz)
Application
› HVDC
› HC-supplier
› Large drives
› Ships
› Locomotives
› Large solar plants
› Trams, buses
› Electric cars
› On-roof PV
› Small drives
› Air conditioner
› Robotics
› Washing machine
› SMPS
› Chargers/Adapters
Future scenario power electronics
HIGH POWER
ULTRA HIGH POWER
MID POWER
LOW POWER
1a
Degree of adoption depends strongly on cost
BJT
Starting with Bipolar Junction
Transistors (BJT), new
technologies pushed out the
(frequency and density)
performance window.
Higher Power
Reduced size
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