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Does the LTspice model of CAB760M12HM3 include parameters such as Cgd, Cgs, Cds, and LStray? If so,

usxfgh
usxfgh Contributor Level 1
edited September 14 in Module Products

In actual testing, there were significant voltage fluctuations, but the voltage fluctuations observed in simulation were relatively small, as shown in the figure

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  • Bdeboi
    Bdeboi Wolfspeed Employee - Contributor Level 3

    Hello,

    Yes, the model does include these parameters, but the accuracy for switching is tuned at operating voltages (600-800V). Because 20V switching is far outside of the reasonable operating point for the device, it's not a region of behavior that we focus on.

    In addition, there could be many factors in your empirical setup that are not reflected in the model. For example, I see you are using a ground referenced voltage probe for your Vds measurement. The connection of your ground lead can have a significant influence on the dynamic response of the probe (ringing), especially at these lower voltages where these errors dominate relative to the actual signal (as in, a 5V error at 20V is large, but at 800V is very small). You also have to be sure that your grounding is correct - if the scope channels are grounded anywhere else in the system, you can create ground loops in your measurement.

    I wouldn't worry about this too much, but you may consider inclusing some of the probe parasitics in your simulation if this discrepancy is concerning for you

    Thanks,

    Brian.

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