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The CE label refers to "complete" products that are sold to the end-user. In contrast, technical equipment is subject to the two machine directives, namely the low-voltage directive and the EMC directive. CE certification in the sense of the EC directive applies to machines, either individually or as a set, equipment that can be replaced (by the end-user!) and safety components sold individually. The EC directive defines a machine (quote) as "a totality of mutually connected parts or appliances of which at least one is movable, as well as of operating elements, control and energy loops etc., where applicable".
This definition clearly does not apply to IGBT drivers. Further, the directive lays down that "machines that do not operate autonomously" (supplier products, constituents of an end product, components) do not require any declaration of CE compliance. Voluntary marking of products (with the CE label) not liable to CE compliance is not permitted. IGBT drivers clearly belong to the class of "components" that can be incorporated into equipment and used only by a specialist.
For this reason, IGBT drivers are not liable to CE certification and are not permitted to carry a CE label.
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