What is the temperature difference between Tj and NTC temperature?

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Is the temperature Tj represented by the NTC temperature?

They are not the same. When incorporating it in an IGBT module, NTC is positioned far from the chip to ensure insulation. This produces a temperature gap between them although NTC’s temperature will follow that of chip’s Tj.

What range is used for heat sink flatness as a reference?

Guides to flatness values for a heat sink are 50 μm or less for 100 mm between screw mounting locations, and 10 μm or less for surface roughness. An excessive convex warp will cause an insulation breakdown, leading to a critical incident. An excessive concave warp will reduce heat radiation by creating a gap between […]

What thermal grease precautions should we be aware of?

While thermal grease promotes thermal conduction to a fin, it has a thermal capacity itself. Applying too much grease will obstruct the heat radiation to fins. At the same time, applying too little will increase the contact thermal resistance because thermal grease will not have good contact in some spots between the fins and module […]

How should thermal grease (compound) be applied on an IGBT module?

Thermal grease can be applied using either a roller or stencil mask. An inappropriate thermal grease thickness will negatively affect heat radiation to the heat sink. We strongly recommend using a stencil mask that enables a uniform thickness to be applied over the back surface of the module. For details on application methods, refer to […]

Is there a recommended thermal grease that should be used?

Refer to Application Manual Chapter 6-3.3 for details.

What are the recommended thermal conductivity and thickness for thermal grease?

Recommended values are 0.92 W/m·K or higher for thermal conductivity, and approximately 100 μm thick after spreading thermal grease. For details, refer to Application Manual Chapter 6-3.3 or Mounting Instruction.

Can we apply an IGBT module directly to a heat sink?

No, prior to using an IGBT module, please apply thermal grease (compound) on the surface of a heat sink and module before layering. This will reduce the contact thermal resistance. For details, refer to Application Manual Chapter 6-3.3 or Mounting Instruction.

Where are the chips located internally?

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How do I measure the case temperature (Tc) for an IGBT module?

The following illustrates an example of how to measure case temperature (Tc). One method is to make a groove on a copper base or a heat sink of an IGBT module to embed a thermocouple. Please fill the groove with highly thermally conductive paste to secure the thermocouple and attain even thermal diffusion.