IRG4BC40W Equivalent & Substitute Parts Reference

Part Overview

The IRG4BC40W from Infineon Technologies is an IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor) with a maximum collector-emitter voltage of 600 V, collector current of 40 A, and maximum power dissipation of 160 W. It is supplied in a TO-220AB through-hole package. The product status is Obsolete, making it necessary to identify alternative or substitute parts for ongoing designs or maintenance requirements.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Manufacturer	Infineon Technologies
Category	Transistors, IGBTs
Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max)	600 V
Current - Collector (Ic) (Max)	40 A
Current - Collector Pulsed (Icm)	160 A
Vce(on) (Max) @ Vge, Ic	2.5V @ 15V, 20A
Power - Max	160 W
Switching Energy	110µJ (on), 230µJ (off)
Input Type	Standard
Gate Charge	98 nC
Td (on/off) @ 25°C	27ns/100ns
Operating Temperature	-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)
Mounting Type	Through Hole
Package / Case	TO-220-3
RoHS Status	RoHS non-compliant

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute and equivalent IGBT parts are identified by matching the following key parameters:

Maximum Collector-Emitter Voltage (600 V)
Maximum Continuous Collector Current (40 A)
Mounting type and package (Through Hole, TO-220-3 or compatible)
Input characteristics (Standard input type)
Similar gate charge and switching parameters
Operating temperature range compatible with the original part

All potential substitutes in this list align with these core parameters.

Parameter Comparison

Part Number	Manufacturer	Voltage - Collector Emitter Breakdown (Max)	Current - Collector (Ic) (Max)	Current - Collector Pulsed (Icm)	Vce(on) (Max) @ Vge, Ic	Power - Max	Switching Energy	Input Type	Gate Charge	Td (on/off) @ 25°C	Operating Temperature	Mounting Type	Package / Case	RoHS Status
IRG4BC40W	Infineon	600 V	40 A	160 A	2.5V @ 15V, 20A	160 W	110µJ (on), 230µJ (off)	Standard	98 nC	27ns/100ns	-55°C ~ 150°C	Through Hole	TO-220-3	RoHS non-compliant
IGP20N60H3XKSA1	Infineon	600 V	40 A	80 A	2.4V @ 15V, 20A	170 W	690µJ	Standard	120 nC	16ns/194ns	-40°C ~ 175°C	Through Hole	TO-220-3	ROHS3 Compliant
IKP20N60H3XKSA1	Infineon	600 V	40 A	80 A	2.4V @ 15V, 20A	170 W	690µJ	Standard	120 nC	16ns/194ns	-40°C ~ 175°C	Through Hole	TO-220-3	ROHS3 Compliant
IKP20N60TXKSA1	Infineon	600 V	40 A	60 A	2.05V @ 15V, 20A	166 W	770µJ	Standard	120 nC	18ns/199ns	-40°C ~ 175°C	Through Hole	TO-220-3	ROHS3 Compliant
STGP19NC60HD	STMicroelectronics	600 V	40 A	60 A	2.5V @ 15V, 12A	130 W	85µJ (on), 189µJ (off)	Standard	53 nC	25ns/97ns	-55°C ~ 150°C	Through Hole	TO-220-3	ROHS3 Compliant

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The primary selection criteria are the product status (Obsolete for IRG4BC40W), RoHS compliance, and packaging format. Substitute models such as IGP20N60H3XKSA1, IKP20N60H3XKSA1, IKP20N60TXKSA1, and STGP19NC60HD are active, RoHS3 compliant, and offered in equivalent TO-220-3 through-hole packages. Selection should be based on required compliance and current product status. No further technical evaluation outside these parameters is included.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: On what basis are these substitute IGBT parts grouped as equivalents?
A1: Substitute parts are included based on identical or closely matched maximum voltage ratings, collector current, package type, input type, and suitable gate charge and switching parameters.

Q2: Are all substitute parts compatible with the same TO-220-3 footprint and mounting style?
A2: All listed substitutes are specified with a TO-220-3 case and through-hole mounting, matching the original device.

Q3: What about environmental and regulatory compliance?
A3: While IRG4BC40W is RoHS non-compliant, all recommended substitutes are RoHS3 compliant, which may be important for regulatory requirements.

Q4: How do the electrical characteristics of these substitutes compare?
A4: All substitutes offer a collector-emitter breakdown voltage of 600 V and a collector current of 40 A. Variations exist in gate charge, switching energy, and power dissipation, as shown in the parameter comparison table.

Q5: Is it necessary to make any mechanical modifications when replacing IRG4BC40W with these substitutes?
A5: No mechanical modification is required, as all substitute parts match the TO-220-3 through-hole package specification.

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