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how to model the losses for the mosfet with the body diode?

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How to include the reverse recovery losses of the body diode in a mosfet, e.g. SiC mosfet?

In the model of the mosfet with diode there is no posibility of entering the reverse recovery losses. The question is then: how to accurately include this losses in the simulation model?

Many thanks
asked Jun 26, 2023 by Sebastian Rosado (12 points)

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Hello, as per the below screenshot of the PLECS User Manual on this topic, you can enter the body diode Err losses in the left half plane (negative currents) of the Turn-off losses table:

answered Jun 26, 2023 by Kris Eberle (1,591 points)
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