FP15R12W1T4 IGBT Module

Hi everyone,

I’m working on a DIY power electronics project and I’m looking at the FP15R12W1T4 IGBT module. It’s rated around 1200 V / 15 A and seems suitable for inverter or motor-drive style applications. This is my first time using an IGBT module instead of small discrete transistors, so I want to be careful and learn the right way.

My plan is to switch a few amps at a much lower voltage than the max rating, using a microcontroller with a proper gate-driver IC. I’ll also add a heatsink and basic protection.

I’d appreciate advice on a few things:

Any recommended gate-driver approaches that work well for this type of IGBT?

What kind of heatsinking is usually enough for light-to-moderate current?

Are RC snubbers or other spike-protection parts strongly recommended in real builds?

If you’ve used this module or something similar in a hobby or robotics project, I’d love to hear what worked and what to watch out for. Thanks!