I want to build an AC tig welder circuit. The suggested IGBT is G30N60B3D which is rated for 60 Amp continuous.
when I look at a picture of the device on digikey the leads look too small to carry 60 AMP. Assuming it is good for 60 Amp how do I physically connect a large conductor to it. I think I need about 10 gauge wire which is pretty large. Even if I go with something smaller it will still be larger than the leads.
Although I'm an EE by training I've never done any professional electronic design. On the hobby side it has all be low power analog or digital.
Please help
tjwal
when I look at a picture of the device on digikey the leads look too small to carry 60 AMP. Assuming it is good for 60 Amp how do I physically connect a large conductor to it. I think I need about 10 gauge wire which is pretty large. Even if I go with something smaller it will still be larger than the leads.
Although I'm an EE by training I've never done any professional electronic design. On the hobby side it has all be low power analog or digital.
Please help
tjwal