IGBT Loss Calculator

Calculate conduction and switching losses in IGBTs for thermal design and efficiency analysis.

IGBT Parameters

A
V
kHz
mJ
mJ
%

Total IGBT Loss (DC)

197.5 W

Conduction Loss
37.50 W
Switching Loss
160.00 W
Sinusoidal Total
89.15 W
Temp Rise (Rth=0.5)
98.8 C

Design Notes

IGBT losses depend on operating mode. For motor drives with sinusoidal PWM, use the sinusoidal total (89.1 W). Energy per switching cycle: 8.00 mJ.

IGBT Loss Theory

IGBTs have a constant voltage drop (Vce(on)) unlike MOSFETs, making them preferred for high-voltage, high-current applications. Switching losses are characterized by Eon and Eoff values from the datasheet.

Ptotal = Vce(on) x Ic x D + (Eon + Eoff) x fsw