Title :
Physical modelling of Shockley diodes used on 2/10 μsec surge circuits
Author :
Charitat, G. ; Dilhac, J.-M. ; Leturcq, Ph. ; Bernier, E. ; Pezzani, R.
Author_Institution :
LAAS/CNRS, Toulouse, France
Abstract :
This paper presents results about the electrical behaviour of Shockley diodes. Static as well as dynamic modelling are compared to experimental results. Triggering mechanisms are either avalanche generated currents, for static analysis, or surge signals, for dynamic one. The operation of this device is experimentally studied on lightning surge signal complying to the FCC part 68 standard. Transient characteristics are discussed from the physical, modelling and experimental points of view
Keywords :
lightning protection; power semiconductor diodes; semiconductor device models; surge protection; 2 to 10 mus; FCC part 68 standard; Shockley diode; avalanche generated current; dynamic model; electrical behaviour; lightning surge signal; physical model; static model; surge circuit; transient characteristics; triggering; Anodes; Cathodes; Circuits; Electric variables; Semiconductor diodes; Signal generators; Surge protection; Switches; Thyristors; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Semiconductor Conference, 1997. CAS '97 Proceedings., 1997 International
Conference_Location :
Sinaia
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3804-9
DOI :
10.1109/SMICND.1997.651560
