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Semiconductor Power Devices: Physics, Characteristics, Reliability

By Josef Lutz , Heinrich Schlangenotto , Uwe Scheuermann , Rik De Doncker (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2011
ISBN
3642111246, 9783642111242
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-11125-9
Open Library ID
OL25156416M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
12 MB (13030156 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
536\550
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07
Electrical Machines and Networks; Condensed MatterElectronics and MicroelectronicsInstrumentation; Power Electronics

Description

Semiconductor power devices are the heart of power electronics. They determine the performance of power converters and allow topologies with high efficiency. Semiconductor properties, pn-junctions and the physical phenomena for understanding power devices are discussed in depth. Working principles of state-of-the-art power diodes, thyristors, MOSFETs and IGBTs are explained in detail, as well as key aspects of semiconductor device production technology. In practice, not only the semiconductor, but also the thermal and mechanical properties of packaging and interconnection technologies are essential to predict device behavior in circuits. Wear and aging mechanisms are identified and reliability analyses principles are developed. Unique information on destructive mechanisms, including typical failure pictures, allows assessment of the ruggedness of power devices. Also parasitic effects, such as device induced electromagnetic interference problems, are addressed. The book concludes with modern power electronic system integration techniques and trends.

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