Advanced High Voltage Power Device Concepts

Annotation 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 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 physics of operation for all the structures. This book provides readers with: The first comprehensive treatment of high voltage (over 5000-volts) power devices suitable for the power distribution, traction, and motor-control markets; Analytical formulations for all the device structures with validation performed using numerical simulations; Analysis of potential silicon carbide structures that could compete with the silicon devices. Advanced High Voltage Power Device Concepts is an ideal book for researchers, engineers, and educators interested in emerging technology for renewable energy generation and distribution. This book provides readers with: The first comprehensive treatment of high voltage (over 5000-volts) power devices suitable for the power distribution, traction, and motor-control markets; Analytical formulations for all the device structures with validation performed using numerical simulations; Analysis of potential silicon carbide structures that could compete with the silicon devices. Advanced High Voltage Power Device Concepts is an ideal book for researchers, engineers, and educators interested in emerging technology for renewable energy generation and distribution Front Matter....Pages i-xvi Introduction....Pages 1-19 Silicon Thyristors....Pages 21-56 Silicon Carbide Thyristors....Pages 57-77 Silicon GTO....Pages 79-150 Silicon IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor)....Pages 151-234 SiC Planar MOSFET Structures....Pages 235-292 Silicon Carbide IGBT....Pages 293-383 Silicon MCT....Pages 385-436 Silicon BRT....Pages 437-483 Silicon EST....Pages 485-551 Synopsis....Pages 553-560 Back Matter....Pages 561-568