p-channel IGBT

[dau]

Hello,
I've read that p-channel IGBTs can be made but have never seen one.Is there a reason why only n-channel types are around?

 

[benta]

As far as I remember, some of the Japanese manufacturers had complementary sets of IGBTs specifically for audio power amplifiers. No big succes, though.

Benta.

 

[melone]

A typical application for IGBT's is a low-side switch for inductive flyback (think creating the spark in your engine). Therefore, a N-channel is required....

 

[carnage1]

I have found P channels but they are more expensive than the N channels so i just used a bit of extra glue to flop my signal and use the N type for what i needed.

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