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
A high-current pulse forming network (PFN) has been developed for applications to artificial solar-wind generation. It is switched by staticinduction thyristor (SIThy) and is capable of generating pulsed current of ~...A high-current pulse forming network (PFN) has been developed for applications to artificial solar-wind generation. It is switched by staticinduction thyristor (SIThy) and is capable of generating pulsed current of ~9.7 kA for a time duration of ~1 ms. The SIThy switch module ismade that it can be controlled by an optical signal and it can be operated at elevated electrical potential. The experiments reported in this paperused two switch modules connected in series for maximum operating voltage of 3.5 kV. The experimental results have demonstrated a pulsedhigh-current generator switched by semiconductor devices, as well as the control and operation of SIThy for pulsed power application.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
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A high-current pulse forming network (PFN) has been developed for applications to artificial solar-wind generation. It is switched by staticinduction thyristor (SIThy) and is capable of generating pulsed current of ~9.7 kA for a time duration of ~1 ms. The SIThy switch module ismade that it can be controlled by an optical signal and it can be operated at elevated electrical potential. The experiments reported in this paperused two switch modules connected in series for maximum operating voltage of 3.5 kV. The experimental results have demonstrated a pulsedhigh-current generator switched by semiconductor devices, as well as the control and operation of SIThy for pulsed power application.
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.