GD600HFT120C3S
1200V 600A high-power IGBT module with 1.8V VCE(sat), designed for MW-scale drives and renewable energy.
Product Overview
Description
1200V 600A half-bridge IGBT module with trench field-stop technology. Low 1.8V VCE(sat) for high-efficiency operation.
EconoDUAL package with excellent thermal performance. Optimized for switching frequencies up to 10kHz.
In stock for high-power industrial and renewable energy applications. FAE support for thermal design and system optimization.
Product Series
1200V
Primary Application
Key Features
- Trench field-stop technology with 1.8V VCE(sat) typical
- Low switching losses: Eon = 17mJ, Eoff = 18mJ
- High current capability: 600A continuous at 80°C
- EconoDUAL package with RthJC = 0.12K/W
- 10μs short-circuit withstand time
- Built-in fast recovery anti-parallel diode
Specifications
| Voltage | 1200V |
|---|---|
| Current | 600A |
| Vce Sat | 1.8V |
| Eon Eoff | 35mJ |
| Package | EconoDUAL |
| Stock | In Stock |
| Slug | gd600hft120c3s |
Applications
High-power industrial drives
Industrial application for
Wind power converters
Industrial application for
Large-scale solar inverters
Industrial application for
Traction drives
Industrial application for
Energy storage systems
Industrial application for
FAE Expert Insights
"GD600HFT120C3S is Starpower's flagship high-power IGBT module, widely used in MW-scale drives and renewable energy applications. The EconoDUAL package provides excellent thermal performance, enabling reliable operation at high power levels. Customers appreciate the competitive performance compared to international brands at a more attractive price point. The module's robust short-circuit protection and positive temperature coefficient make it ideal for parallel operation in large systems."
Excellent for MW-scale applications
— Senior FAE, BeiLuo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended gate drive voltage for GD600HFT120C3S?
GD600HFT120C3S is optimized for +15V turn-on and -8V turn-off gate drive: (1) +15V VGE(on) ensures low VCE(sat) and minimizes conduction losses. (2) -8V negative turn-off voltage prevents false turn-on due to dv/dt and Miller effect. (3) Gate resistor selection affects switching speed and EMI - typical values are 2-5Ω for turn-on and 2-4Ω for turn-off. The gate drive should provide 10-15A peak current for fast switching of the large die size. Starpower provides recommended gate drive circuits and PCB layout guidelines.
Contact our FAE team for gate driver IC recommendations and gate drive circuit design.
What is the thermal resistance of GD600HFT120C3S?
GD600HFT120C3S in EconoDUAL package has the following thermal characteristics: (1) Junction-to-case thermal resistance RthJC = 0.12K/W (IGBT) and 0.25K/W (diode). (2) Maximum junction temperature Tj(max) = 150°C. (3) Recommended operating junction temperature Tj(op) = -40°C to +125°C. For continuous operation at 600A with 1.8V VCE(sat), the conduction loss is 1080W, requiring liquid cooling or high-performance air cooling to maintain junction temperature below 125°C at 40°C ambient. The low RthJC of EconoDUAL package enables efficient heat removal.
Contact our FAE team for thermal simulation and cooling system design.
Can GD600HFT120C3S be used for wind power converter applications?
Yes, GD600HFT120C3S is ideal for wind power converter applications. Its characteristics make it perfect for this demanding application: (1) 1200V rating supports 690V AC grid connection with adequate margin. (2) 600A current rating supports wind converters up to 500kW-1MW. (3) Low switching losses enable 3-5kHz operation for grid-friendly output. (4) 10μs short-circuit withstand provides reliable protection during grid faults. (5) Positive temperature coefficient allows easy parallel operation for MW-scale systems. (6) EconoDUAL package is widely used in wind converter designs.
Contact our FAE team for wind converter design support and grid compliance optimization.
What is the short-circuit withstand time of GD600HFT120C3S?
GD600HFT120C3S has a short-circuit withstand time (tSC) of 10μs minimum at VGE = 15V, VCC = 800V, and starting Tj = 125°C. This specification ensures reliable protection during output short-circuit conditions. The IGBT desaturation detection circuit should detect the fault and turn off the IGBT within 10μs to prevent device damage. Starpower recommends using gate drivers with integrated desaturation protection for reliable short-circuit protection. The module's large die size provides robust short-circuit capability.
Contact our FAE team for short-circuit protection circuit design and desaturation detection implementation.
How does GD600HFT120C3S compare to GD100HFL120C2S?
GD600HFT120C3S and GD100HFL120C2S serve different power levels: (1) GD600HFT120C3S (600A, EconoDUAL) is designed for very high power applications (200kW-1MW) with much lower RthJC (0.12K/W vs 0.35K/W). (2) GD100HFL120C2S (100A, 62mm) is for medium power applications (30-75kW). GD600HFT120C3S has slightly higher VCE(sat) (1.8V vs 1.75V) due to higher current density. The EconoDUAL package has superior thermal performance but requires more sophisticated cooling. For parallel operation, GD600HFT120C3S is preferred for MW-scale systems.
Contact our FAE team for IGBT module selection based on your specific power and thermal requirements.
What cooling requirements does GD600HFT120C3S have?
GD600HFT120C3S requires careful thermal management due to high power dissipation: (1) At 600A with 1.8V VCE(sat), conduction loss is 1080W. (2) Switching losses add 200-400W depending on frequency. (3) Total heat dissipation of 1300-1500W requires liquid cooling or high-performance air cooling. (4) Recommended heatsink thermal resistance <0.1K/W for air cooling or <0.05K/W for natural convection. (5) Thermal interface material with <0.1K·cm²/W thermal resistance is essential. (6) Water cooling with 10-15 L/min flow rate is typical for continuous operation. Starpower provides thermal simulation support.
Contact our FAE team for cooling system design and thermal simulation.