Insulated gate bipolar transistors in electrical machines

IGBTs, insulated gate bipolar transistors, are a class of power semiconductors that have played a critical role in the creation of electric vehicles (EVs). Renesas said it is raising the bar for performance by releasing a new generation of IGBTs with a 10% reduction in power loss compared to the previous generation. The power reduction in AE5 series IGBT transistors will help automakers save battery power and increase EV range.