A Review on IGBT Module Failure Modes and Lifetime Testing

This article focuses on failure modes and lifetime testing of IGBT modules being one the most vulnerable components in power electronic converters. have already located themselves heart many critical applications, such as automotive, aerospace, transportation, energy. They are required to work under harsh operational environmental conditions for extended target that may reach 30 40 years some applications. Therefore, addressing reliability is paramount importance. The paper provides a comprehensive review dominant modes, long-term reliability. A detailed discussion accelerated testing, degradation characterization considering thermo-mechanical stress also presented details.