NCE20N60
NCE NCE20N60 600V 20A IGBT with low Vce(sat) for motor control and inverter applications.
Product Overview
Description
The NCE20N60 is a 600V 20A IGBT designed for motor control and power conversion.
Features low Vce(sat) of 1.7V typical, minimizing conduction losses.
Available in TO-220 and TO-247 packages with excellent thermal performance.
Product Series
NCE
Primary Application
Motor drives
Key Features
- 600V collector-emitter voltage
- 20A continuous collector current
- Low Vce(sat) = 1.7V (typ)
- Fast switching speed
- High ruggedness and reliability
Specifications
Applications
Motor drives
Motor drive and control systems
Inverters
Electronic system design
Welding machines
Electronic system design
UPS systems
Electronic system design
FAE Expert Insights
"The NCE20N60 is a reliable 600V IGBT for motor control applications. I've used this device in numerous inverter projects with good results. The 1.7V Vce(sat) keeps conduction losses reasonable for a 600V device. One 2kW motor drive project achieved 96% efficiency using this IGBT. The switching characteristics are well-suited for 10-20kHz PWM frequencies typical in motor control. For thermal design, the TO-247 package handles about 80W dissipation with proper heatsinking. This device offers good value for cost-sensitive motor control applications."
Reliable performance for motor control applications
— 王建华, BeiLuo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended gate drive voltage for NCE20N60?
The NCE20N60 is recommended to be driven with +15V for turn-on and 0V for turn-off. This provides full enhancement of the IGBT for lowest on-state voltage drop and fast switching transitions. For detailed specifications and application support on nce NCE20N60, refer to the datasheet or contact our team.
What is the typical switching frequency for NCE20N60?
The NCE20N60 is optimized for switching frequencies in the 5-20kHz range, which is typical for motor control applications. For detailed specifications and application support on nce NCE20N60, refer to the datasheet or contact our team.
How do I calculate the power dissipation for NCE20N60?
Total power dissipation consists of conduction losses (Ic × Vce(sat) × duty cycle) and switching losses ((Eon + Eoff) × switching frequency). For detailed specifications and application support on nce NCE20N60, refer to the datasheet or contact our team.
What protection features should be implemented?
Recommended protections include overcurrent protection, short circuit protection, overtemperature protection, and undervoltage lockout. For detailed specifications and application support on nce NCE20N60, refer to the datasheet or contact our team.
Can NCE20N60 be used in parallel?
Yes, but careful design is required for current sharing including matched devices, symmetric layout, and individual gate resistors. For detailed specifications and application support on nce NCE20N60, refer to the datasheet or contact our team.
What is the difference between NCE20N60 and NCE30N60?
NCE30N60 has higher current rating (30A vs 20A) and uses larger die, but similar Vce(sat) characteristics. For detailed specifications and application support on nce NCE20N60, refer to the datasheet or contact our team.