NPT IGBTs feature square RBSOA and 10 us short circuit withstand capability. They have positive temp coefficient of Vce(sat), ideal for paralleling. They are preferred for motor drive applications. These IGBTs enable the use of a single device in systems whose circuits previously used multiple, cascaded, lowervoltage switches. Such device consolidation reduces the number of power devices, while also improving cost and efficiency by eliminating complex drive and voltage balancing components. In systems whose circuits previously utilized high voltage SCRs, the use of these VHV IGBTs provides the designer with a true switch for easy implementation of signal modulation schemes, thus improving efficiency, simplifying wave shaping, and enabling load disconnection for improved system safety. Traditional high voltage EMRs and discharge relays can also be replaced, reducing system complexity and improving overall reliability.