Re: Cost of Silicon for DRSSTCs

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Original poster: "Mike" <mike.marcum@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

I remember seeing the cm600ha24 (1200v 600A) igbt's from digikey for around 
$250 each new. Anyone got a cheaper regular source? Alot cheaper on ebay 
used, but it's hit or miss there.

Mike
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Subject: Cost of Silicon for DRSSTCs


> Original poster: "S&JY" <youngsters@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> I would appreciate someone giving us a rough idea of the cost of IGBTs per
> foot of streamer length.  Better yet would be to add representative IGBT
> part numbers along with the costs.  The idea is to give those of us who may
> venture into the world of DRSSTCs an idea of how big a bankroll one would
> need.  Seems like Greg Leyh was talking in terms of 6 figures for his twin
> monster.  But I am more interested in how long a streamer can be achieved
> with $50, $100, $200, $400, etc. worth of IGBTs.  Also, what are the good
> sources for them?
> Thanks,
> --Steve Y.