• DocumentCode
    1310629
  • Title

    Self-switching circuit based on IGBT suited for monolithic integration

  • Author

    Capy, F. ; Laur, J.P. ; Breil, Marie ; Richardeau, Frederic ; Sanchez, Jose L.

  • Author_Institution
    LAAS-CNRS, Univ. de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
  • Volume
    45
  • Issue
    23
  • fYear
    2009
  • fDate
    11/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    1191
  • Lastpage
    1193
  • Abstract
    A new self-controlled and self-protected integrated power switch dedicated to self-switching mode power converters is presented. To achieve this function, an original topology based on an IGBT is proposed and its operation is analysed by 2D physical simulation. The topology validates the functionality, the switching phases are instantaneous and the switch is compliant with technical specifications. These results motivate the realisation of this device, offering promising potential for a wide range of applications.
  • Keywords
    insulated gate bipolar transistors; monolithic integrated circuits; power semiconductor switches; switching convertors; 2D physical simulation; IGBT; monolithic integration; self-controlled integrated power switch; self-protected integrated power switch; self-switching circuit; self-switching mode power converters;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Electronics Letters
  • Publisher
    iet
  • ISSN
    0013-5194
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1049/el.2009.0819
  • Filename
    5325135