Power electronics teaching system from Rapid Electronics

2nd October 2007

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Semiteach IGBT is an innovative system for teaching power electronics. Further and Higher Education customers can register their interest in purchasing Semiteach by contacting Rapid now. Developed by Semikron, the world-leading manufacturer of power electronics, Semiteach provides a safe and highly effective learning environment. When demonstrating the principles of power electronics, safety must be a prime concern. Students with a lack of experience should be carefully introduced to live power. A visual understanding is also important; students should be able to actually see the individual components of a system.

Semiteach demonstrates many applications of power electronics, such as single and threephase motors, DC current motors, uninterruptible power supplies and active filters. Semiteach IGBT is designed to handle up to 30A RMS per phase.

Semiteach offers both passive and active safety. The power converter is protected by a clear plastic case on which all the standard safety connectors for power (banana connectors) and command (BNC type connectors) are fixed. This case offers double IP protection. The SKHI 22A driver protects the IGBTs against short circuits, under-voltage of the power supply, and simultaneous command of both IGBTs in one phase-leg. Thermal sensing also prevents damage due to overheating.