Advanced High Voltage Power Device Concepts [Paperback]

The devices described in Advanced MOS-Gated Thyristor Concepts are utilized in microelectronics production equipment, in power transmission equipment, and for very high power motor control in electric trains, steel-mills, etc. Advanced concepts that enable improving the performance of power thyristors are discussed here, along with devices with blocking voltage capabilities of 5,000-V, 10,000-V and 15,000-V. Throughout the book, analytical models are generated to allow a simple analysis of the structures and to obtain insight into the underlying physics. The results of two-dimensional simulations are provided to corroborate the analytical models and give greater insight into the device operation.

This work describes the devices used in microelectronics production and power transmission equipment, and in very high-power motor control such as electric trains and steel-mills. It discusses advanced concepts enabling improved power thyristor performance.

1 Introduction.- 2 Silicon Thyristors.- 3 Silicon Carbide Thyristors.- 4 Silicon GTO.- 5 Silicon IGBT.- 6 SiC Planar MOSFET Structures.- 7 Silicon Carbide IGBT.- 8 Silicon MCT.- 9 Silicon BRT.- 10 Silicon EST.- 11 Synopsis.

Advanced High Voltage Power Device Concepts describes devices utilized in power transmission and distribution equipment, and for very high power motor control in electric trains and steel-mills. Since these devices must be capable of supporting more than 5000-volts in the blocking mode, this books covers operation of devices rated at 5,000-V, 10,000-V and 20,000-V. Advanced concepts (the MCT, the BRT, and the EST) that enable MOS-gated control of power thyristor structures are described and analyzed in detail. In addition, detailed analyses of the silicon IGBT, as well as the silicon carbide MOSFET and IGBT, are provided for comparison purposes. Throughout the book, analytical models are generated to give a better understanding of the phlÓA