An overview of the reliability prediction related aspects of high power IGBTs in wind power applications

► This paper is an overview about the reliability prediction of high power IGBTs. ► The failure mechanisms of wire-bonded and press-pack IGBTs are reviewed. ► The most commonly used lifetime prediction models are reviewed. ► So far most of the reliability research was focused on wire-bonded IGBTs. ► More research is needed about the reliability prediction of press-pack IGBTs.