Design of an Integrated Self-Switching Mode Device for Power Converters

Author

Capy, F. ; Bourennane, A. ; Breil, M. ; Richardeau, F. ; Imbernon, E. ; Sanchez, J.L. ; Laur, J.-P. ; Austin, P.

Author_Institution

Univ. de Toulouse, Toulouse

fYear

2007

fDate

21-23 June 2007

Firstpage

574

Lastpage

579

Abstract

In this paper, we present a design procedure for the integration of a new specific function based on the association of a ZVS mode thyristor and a circuit breaker dedicated to self-switching mode power converters. This function, based on the functional integration concept, monolithically associates protection, self-drive and power switch functions. This function uses an original switching mode of operation. After presenting the characteristics of the function and the function specifications, we focus on the different design steps: function optimization and cells sizing using 2D electrical and technological simulations, and mask design.

Keywords

circuit breakers; switching convertors; thyristor convertors; zero voltage switching; 2D electrical-technological simulation; ZVS mode thyristor; circuit breaker; integrated self-switching mode device design; mask design; power converters; Circuit breakers; Design optimization; MOSFET circuits; Numerical simulation; Protection; Switches; Switching circuits; Threshold voltage; Thyristor circuits; Zero voltage switching; 2D Numerical simulation; Design; Power functional integration; ZVS mode thyristor - circuit breaker function;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Mixed Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems, 2007. MIXDES '07. 14th International Conference on

Conference_Location

Ciechocinek

Print_ISBN

83-922632-9-4

Electronic_ISBN

83-922632-9-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/MIXDES.2007.4286228

Filename

4286228