What is the switching device in an inverter?

Inverters are three phase devices and operate at very high frequencies. SCR are not used as the switching devices in these units. IGBT’s (Insulated-gate bipolar transistor) are used for this function. This power semiconductor device is used as an electronic switch. It is known for its high efficiency and fast switching.

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