Why IGBT is better?

Answer 1

IGBT first of all is a hybrid device meaning the combination of two devices; the BJT and the MOSFET.

Depending on the application, one can never say an IGBT is better than others.

Typically, an IGBT is ideal for high powered, high voltage and high frequency applications

Answer 2

In brief:

Difference Between IGBT and Thyristor

1. Three terminals of IGBT are known as emitter, collector and gate, whereas thyristor has terminals known as anode, cathode and gate.

2. Gate of the thyristor only needs a pulse to change into conducting mode, whereas IGBT needs a continuous supply of gate voltage.

3. IGBT is a type of transistor, and thyristor is considered as tightly couple pair of transistors in analysis.

4. IGBT has only one PN junction, and thyristor has three of them.

5. Both devices are used in high power applications.

Answer 3

*gto is a current controlled device where as igbt is a voltage controlled device.

*igbt can handle high ratings as compared to gto.

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