IGBT Powerered with Digital Pin

Hello Arduino Enthusiasts,

I've been working on an electromagnet project for several months and am stuck at a certain point.

I am trying to use a Digital Output pin to switch this IGBT: http://ixapps.ixys.com/DataSheet/DS100497B(IXXH110N65C4).pdf

My circuit switches smaller NPN transistors without any problems, and the IGBT is functional when used in a test circuit.

I've done many hours of research but haven't been able to solve this. Thank you very much for your help, in advance.

Looks like you need more than 7 volts to turn this on.

What sort of electromagnet needs an IGBT.
A nail gun?
Leo..

More like a big magnetic "mousetrap" type contraption. Mostly for entertainment...but requires some fast acting, powerful electromagnets.

The 11V battery I have can switch the IGBT just fine, but I am having trouble integrating the Arduino circuit.

I'm happy to do my own research on this. Does anyone have any recommended reading material? (perhaps on Gate Drivers)

Try a 1k resistor from gate to +12.
And a small NPN transistor from gate to ground (collector to gate, emitter to ground).
10k resistor from +12 to base.

Second small NPN transistor from the base of the gate transistor to ground (collector to base, emitter to ground).
10k resistor from Arduino pin to the base of that transistor.
Leo..