Infineon Technologies IRGP4650D-EPBF

Overview

IRGP4650D-EPBF from Infineon is a 600 V, 50 A (T_C = 100°C) n-channel IGBT with integrated fast recovery anti-parallel diode in TO-247AD package. It delivers V_CE(on) = 1.60 V @ 35 A/15 V/25°C, t_SC ≥ 5 μs short-circuit withstand capability, and R_θJC(IGBT) = 0.56 °C/W - enabling high-efficiency motor drive inverters and UPS systems operating up to 175°C junction temperature.

For engineers reviewing the IRGP4650D-EPBF datasheet, IRGP4650D-EPBF pinout, IRGP4650D-EPBF application, or IRGP4650D-EPBF equivalent, key selection criteria include verified 5 μs short-circuit SOA, square RBSOA at 480 V, positive V_CE(on) temperature coefficient for parallel operation, and lead-free RoHS-compliant packaging per JEDEC standard.

Technical Context

This IGBT employs a trench-gate field-stop structure optimized for industrial switching applications requiring rugged hard-switching performance. Its gate threshold voltage (V_GE(th)) ranges 4.0–6.5 V with negative temperature coefficient (−18 mV/°C), and forward transconductance (g_fe) is 25 S at V_CE = 50 V and I_C = 35 A.

Switching behavior is characterized by total gate charge Q_g = 69–104 nC, E_on = 390–508 μJ and E_off = 632–753 μJ at T_J = 25°C, with increased losses (E_total = 1942 μJ) at 175°C - confirming thermal-aware design necessity for sustained high-power operation.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

IRGP4650D-EPBF uses the TO-247AD package - a 3-pin, through-hole, isolated-tab variant of TO-247 with enhanced creepage distance and improved thermal interface versus TO-247AC.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar IGBT switching applications.

Compared with IXGN50N60B3 and STGW50H65DFB, IRGP4650D-EPBF offers optimal balance of low conduction loss, integrated diode, and proven 5 μs short-circuit ruggedness - making it preferred for cost-sensitive industrial inverters where reliability under overload is critical.

Availability

IRGP4650D-EPBF is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor drive, UPS, and welding equipment requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles and extended lifecycle support.

Supply support for IRGP4650D-EPBF includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Infineon Technologies is a German semiconductor manufacturer specializing in power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensor solutions for industrial, automotive, and renewable energy markets.

This device belongs to Infineon's PrimePACK™-compatible 600 V TRENCHSTOP™ IGBT3 family, engineered for high-reliability industrial switching applications demanding rugged short-circuit capability and stable parallel operation.

FAQ

What is the maximum gate-emitter voltage rating for IRGP4650D-EPBF?

The absolute maximum continuous gate-to-emitter voltage is ±20 V, with transient rating up to ±30 V for ≤100 ns pulses. Exceeding ±20 V continuously risks gate oxide degradation; gate drivers must clamp to this limit using Zener diodes or active regulation circuits.

Does IRGP4650D-EPBF include an integrated freewheeling diode?

Yes - it integrates a fast recovery anti-parallel diode with typical forward voltage V_FM = 2.0 V at 35 A and 25°C, reverse recovery time t_rr = 120 ns at 175°C, and reverse recovery energy E_rec = 304 μJ - eliminating need for external diode in standard inverter topologies.

How does the positive V_CE(on) temperature coefficient benefit parallel operation?

The +1.3 mV/°C coefficient causes V_CE(on) to increase with junction temperature, causing current to naturally redistribute toward cooler devices - enabling stable parallel operation without emitter ballast resistors or active current balancing circuits.

What thermal interface material is recommended for mounting IRGP4650D-EPBF?

A thermally conductive, electrically insulating grease (e.g., Dow Corning TC-5623) with 0.24 °C·in²/W case-to-sink thermal resistance is recommended. Mounting torque must be 10 lbf·in (1.1 N·m) using M3 screws to ensure uniform pressure and minimize interfacial thermal resistance.