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Abstract
Power semiconductor devices are the core of today's energy efficient electronics. In this course, an understanding of the functionality of modern power devices is developed. Typical device concepts for power rectifiers and transistors are discussed. In addition to silicon-based devices, wide bandgap semiconductors such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) are considered.
Objective
The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of modern power device concepts. After following the course, the student will be able to choose a power device for an application, know the basic functionality, and is able to describe the performance and reliability related building blocks of the device design. Furthermore, the student will have an understanding of current and future developments in power devices.
Content
• Basic semiconductor physics concepts • Device design/conceptual thinking • Device simulation (TCAD) • Device processing • Diodes • BJT and JFET • Thyristor • MOSFET and power MOSFET • IGBT and HEMT • Packaging and Applications
Resources
Lecture Notes
Script will be made available via Moodle, printouts of the slides will be distributed during the lectures.
Literature
The course follows a collection of different books; more details are being listed in the script.