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12 PV
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5.8
Safe short circuit turn-off in multilevel topology
Power semiconductors in multilevel NPC applications need a careful control, especially in error conditions
like a short circuit. A dedicated 3-L topology turn-off sequence avoids damaging the semiconductors due to
an unappropriated turn-off sequence. The integrated DSCP, Soft Off and active clamping features ensure
that the SKYPER
®
12 PV allows proper control of the power semiconductors in multilevel applications. And
thanks to the advanced error management provisions realized in the ASIC chipset the SKYPER
®
12 PV
safely handles even short circuit conditions.
Detailed information how to use the SKYPER
®
12 PV driver core in multilevel applications are referred in the
Application Note AN19-001 “Gate Driver Configuration and Short Circuit Protection for 3-Level Topologies”.
Thoroughly reading this document is highly recommended before starting tests of multilevel topologies.
6.
Electrical characteristic
Figure 22: SKYPER
12 PV | Maximum switching frequency