The reverse snapback phenomena (RSP) on I-V characteristics of static induction thyristors (SITH) are physically researched. The I-V curves of the power SITH exhibit reverse snapback phenomena, and even turn to th...The reverse snapback phenomena (RSP) on I-V characteristics of static induction thyristors (SITH) are physically researched. The I-V curves of the power SITH exhibit reverse snapback phenomena, and even turn to the conducting-state,when the anode voltage in the forward blocking-state is increased to a critical value. The RSP I-V characteristics of the power SITH are analyzed in terms of operating mechanism, double carrier injection effect, space charge effect, electron-hole plasma in the channel, and the variation in carrier lifetime. The reverse snapback mechanism is theoretically pro- posed and the mathematical expressions to calculate the voltage and current values at the snapback point are presented. The computing results are compared with the experiment values.展开更多
Based on a short anode GTO structure (SA-GTO),a novel GTO structure called an injection efficiency controlled gate turn off thyristor (IEC-GTO) is proposed,in which the injection efficiency can be controlled via a...Based on a short anode GTO structure (SA-GTO),a novel GTO structure called an injection efficiency controlled gate turn off thyristor (IEC-GTO) is proposed,in which the injection efficiency can be controlled via an additional thin oxide layer located in the short anode contact region. The forward blocking, conducting, and switching characteristics are analyzed and compared with an SA-GTO and conventional GTO. The results show that the IEC-GTO can obtain a better trade-off relation between on-state and turn-off characteristics. Additionally,the width of the oxide layer covering the anode region and the doping concentration of the anode region are optimized, the process feasibility is analyzed, and a realization scheme is given. The results show that the introduction of an oxide layer would not increase the complexity of process of the IEC-GTO.展开更多
Presented is design concept for key parameters o f the reverse conducting gate commutated thyristor (RC-GCT),such as the thickness and concentration of n-base region and the transparent anode region,and the wi dth o...Presented is design concept for key parameters o f the reverse conducting gate commutated thyristor (RC-GCT),such as the thickness and concentration of n-base region and the transparent anode region,and the wi dth of separation region between asymmetric GCT and PIN diode.A structure model of the RC-GCT is set up based on the design concept and its characteristics are analyzed.The simulation results show the design concept is reasonable.展开更多
A new structure of power MOS-gated thyristor named Trench MOS Controlled Thyristor (TMCT) is presented.The MOSFETs used to turn on and turn off the thrysitor are formed with UMOS technology.No parasitic transistors ex...A new structure of power MOS-gated thyristor named Trench MOS Controlled Thyristor (TMCT) is presented.The MOSFETs used to turn on and turn off the thrysitor are formed with UMOS technology.No parasitic transistors exist in this structure,so the problems created by the parasitic transistors can be eliminated.So,the TMCT is expected to be of better performance.The experimental results of the multicellular 600V TMCT with the active area of 02mm2 show that the on-state drop is 125V at 300A/cm2,and the maximum controllable current reaches 296A/cm2 at the gate voltage of -20V and with an inductive load.展开更多
A SIT-BJT model is proposed for static induction thyristors (SITh) operation in the blocking state. On the basis of the physical mechanism, this model is presented analytically in terms of governing equations that l...A SIT-BJT model is proposed for static induction thyristors (SITh) operation in the blocking state. On the basis of the physical mechanism, this model is presented analytically in terms of governing equations that link the electrical parameters to the structural parameters. The model is verified by numerical simulation and theoretical analysis. Based on the model, the variations of the electrical parameters such as the potential barrier, the anode junction voltage drop, and the current amplification factor are studied and discussed.展开更多
文摘The reverse snapback phenomena (RSP) on I-V characteristics of static induction thyristors (SITH) are physically researched. The I-V curves of the power SITH exhibit reverse snapback phenomena, and even turn to the conducting-state,when the anode voltage in the forward blocking-state is increased to a critical value. The RSP I-V characteristics of the power SITH are analyzed in terms of operating mechanism, double carrier injection effect, space charge effect, electron-hole plasma in the channel, and the variation in carrier lifetime. The reverse snapback mechanism is theoretically pro- posed and the mathematical expressions to calculate the voltage and current values at the snapback point are presented. The computing results are compared with the experiment values.
文摘Based on a short anode GTO structure (SA-GTO),a novel GTO structure called an injection efficiency controlled gate turn off thyristor (IEC-GTO) is proposed,in which the injection efficiency can be controlled via an additional thin oxide layer located in the short anode contact region. The forward blocking, conducting, and switching characteristics are analyzed and compared with an SA-GTO and conventional GTO. The results show that the IEC-GTO can obtain a better trade-off relation between on-state and turn-off characteristics. Additionally,the width of the oxide layer covering the anode region and the doping concentration of the anode region are optimized, the process feasibility is analyzed, and a realization scheme is given. The results show that the introduction of an oxide layer would not increase the complexity of process of the IEC-GTO.
文摘Presented is design concept for key parameters o f the reverse conducting gate commutated thyristor (RC-GCT),such as the thickness and concentration of n-base region and the transparent anode region,and the wi dth of separation region between asymmetric GCT and PIN diode.A structure model of the RC-GCT is set up based on the design concept and its characteristics are analyzed.The simulation results show the design concept is reasonable.
文摘A new structure of power MOS-gated thyristor named Trench MOS Controlled Thyristor (TMCT) is presented.The MOSFETs used to turn on and turn off the thrysitor are formed with UMOS technology.No parasitic transistors exist in this structure,so the problems created by the parasitic transistors can be eliminated.So,the TMCT is expected to be of better performance.The experimental results of the multicellular 600V TMCT with the active area of 02mm2 show that the on-state drop is 125V at 300A/cm2,and the maximum controllable current reaches 296A/cm2 at the gate voltage of -20V and with an inductive load.
文摘A SIT-BJT model is proposed for static induction thyristors (SITh) operation in the blocking state. On the basis of the physical mechanism, this model is presented analytically in terms of governing equations that link the electrical parameters to the structural parameters. The model is verified by numerical simulation and theoretical analysis. Based on the model, the variations of the electrical parameters such as the potential barrier, the anode junction voltage drop, and the current amplification factor are studied and discussed.