[sdiy] IGBT as op amp?

[cheater cheater]

I was wondering more about high current than high voltage.

On Tue, Sep 20, 2022 at 8:29 PM Mike Bryant <mbryant at futurehorizons.com> wrote:
>
> If you want to build a very high voltage op-amp, look at GaN devices.  Far more suitable (use cascode mode).  Generally available in 200V and 600V versions.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Synth-diy [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at synth-diy.org] On Behalf Of Richie Burnett
> Sent: 20 September 2022 18:52
> To: synth-diy
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] IGBT as op amp?
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> You probably could make a linear amplifier out of IGBTs but they are really intended for high-power switching applications like motor drives, etc.
>
> Since they are primarily intended for switching service they are designed to minimise the linear region because dwelling in this region results in losses and excess heat to be displayed.
>
> -Richie,
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> ---- cheater cheater via Synth-diy wrote ----
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> >Could an IGBT be used as an op amp? Just curious if anyone ever tried.
> >
> >Best regards
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