IGBT Behavioral Model

This example test harness can be used to validate the 'Simplified I-V characteristics and event-based timing' Modeling option of the Simscape™ Electrical™ N-Channel IGBT. This modeling option only requires I-V data corresponding to the on-state gate voltage, and models turn-on rise time and turn-off fall time by making collector-emitter voltage a linear function of simulation time. Advantages of this approach are faster simulation and easier parameterization.

The test harness can be used to demonstrate that timing characteristics for this modeling option are very similar to those for the 'Full I-V and capacitance characteristics' modeling option.

Both modeling options have been parameterized from the same datasheet. The only event-based modeling option parameter that requires tuning is the Miller resistance. This is adjusted so that the current spike matches when turning on a load with pre-existing freewheeling current.