Power Microelectronics: Device And Process Technologies (Second Edition)

Power Microelectronics: Device And Process Technologies (Second Edition)
Author: Yung Chii Liang
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2017-03-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 981320026X

'This is an excellent reference book for graduates or undergraduates studying semiconductor technology, or for working professionals who need a reference for detailed theory and working knowledge of processes in the field of power semiconductor devices.'IEEE Electrical Insulation MagazineThis descriptive textbook provides a clear look at the theories and process technologies necessary for understanding the modern power semiconductor devices, i.e. from the fundamentals of p-n junction electrostatics, unipolar MOSFET and superjunction structures, bipolar IGBT, to the most recent wide bandgap SiC and GaN devices. It also covers their associated semiconductor process technologies. Real examples based on actual fabricated devices, with the process steps described in clear detail are especially useful. This book is suitable for university courses on power semiconductor or power electronic devices. Device designers and researchers will also find this book a good reference in their work, especially for those focusing on the advanced device development and design aspects.

Low Power Semiconductor Devices and Processes for Emerging Applications in Communications, Computing, and Sensing

Low Power Semiconductor Devices and Processes for Emerging Applications in Communications, Computing, and Sensing
Author: Sumeet Walia
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2018-08-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0429994494

The book addresses the need to investigate new approaches to lower energy requirement in multiple application areas and serves as a guide into emerging circuit technologies. It explores revolutionary device concepts, sensors, and associated circuits and architectures that will greatly extend the practical engineering limits of energy-efficient computation. The book responds to the need to develop disruptive new system architectures and semiconductor processes aimed at achieving the highest level of computational energy efficiency for general purpose computing systems. Discusses unique technologies and material only available in specialized journal and conferences. Covers emerging materials and device structures, such as ultra-low power technologies, nanoelectronics, and microsystem manufacturing. Explores semiconductor processing and manufacturing, device design, and performance. Contains practical applications in the engineering field, as well as graduate studies. Written by international experts from both academia and industry.

Emerging Low-Power Semiconductor Devices

Emerging Low-Power Semiconductor Devices
Author: Shubham Tayal
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2022-08-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1000640272

This book gives insight into the emerging semiconductor devices from their applications in electronic circuits. It discusses the challenges in the field of engineering and applications of advanced low-power devices. Emerging Low-Power Semiconductor Devices: Applications for Future Technology Nodes offers essential exposure to low-power devices, and applications in wireless, biosensing, and circuit domains. This book provides a detailed discussion on all aspects, including the current and future scenarios related to the low-power device. The book also presents basic knowledge about field-effect transistor (FET) devices and introduces emerging and novel FET devices. The chapters include a review of the usage of FET devices in various domains like biosensing, wireless, and cryogenics applications. The chapters also explore device-circuit co-design issues in the digital and analog domains. The content is presented in an easy-to-follow manner that makes it ideal for individuals new to the subject. This book is intended for scientists, researchers, and postgraduate students looking for an understanding of device physics, circuits, and systems.

Applications of Power Electronics

Applications of Power Electronics
Author: Frede Blaabjerg
Publisher: MDPI
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2019-06-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3038979740

Power electronics technology is still an emerging technology, and it has found its way into many applications, from renewable energy generation (i.e., wind power and solar power) to electrical vehicles (EVs), biomedical devices, and small appliances, such as laptop chargers. In the near future, electrical energy will be provided and handled by power electronics and consumed through power electronics; this not only will intensify the role of power electronics technology in power conversion processes, but also implies that power systems are undergoing a paradigm shift, from centralized distribution to distributed generation. Today, more than 1000 GW of renewable energy generation sources (photovoltaic (PV) and wind) have been installed, all of which are handled by power electronics technology. The main aim of this book is to highlight and address recent breakthroughs in the range of emerging applications in power electronics and in harmonic and electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues at device and system levels as discussed in ‎robust and reliable power electronics technologies, including fault prognosis and diagnosis technique stability of grid-connected converters and ‎smart control of power electronics in devices, microgrids, and at system levels.

Transient Electro-Thermal Modeling on Power Semiconductor Devices

Transient Electro-Thermal Modeling on Power Semiconductor Devices
Author: Tanya Kirilova Gachovska
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2022-06-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031025067

This book presents physics-based electro-thermal models of bipolar power semiconductor devices including their packages, and describes their implementation in MATLAB and Simulink. It is a continuation of our first book Modeling of Bipolar Power Semiconductor Devices. The device electrical models are developed by subdividing the devices into different regions and the operations in each region, along with the interactions at the interfaces, are analyzed using the basic semiconductor physics equations that govern device behavior. The Fourier series solution is used to solve the ambipolar diffusion equation in the lightly doped drift region of the devices. In addition to the external electrical characteristics, internal physical and electrical information, such as junction voltages and carrier distribution in different regions of the device, can be obtained using the models. The instantaneous dissipated power, calculated using the electrical device models, serves as input to the thermal model (RC network with constant and nonconstant thermal resistance and thermal heat capacity, or Fourier thermal model) of the entire module or package, which computes the junction temperature of the device. Once an updated junction temperature is calculated, the temperature-dependent semiconductor material parameters are re-calculated and used with the device electrical model in the next time-step of the simulation. The physics-based electro-thermal models can be used for optimizing device and package design and also for validating extracted parameters of the devices. The thermal model can be used alone for monitoring the junction temperature of a power semiconductor device, and the resulting simulation results used as an indicator of the health and reliability of the semiconductor power device.

Advanced Ultra Low-Power Semiconductor Devices

Advanced Ultra Low-Power Semiconductor Devices
Author: Shubham Tayal
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2023-10-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1394167628

ADVANCED ULTRA LOW-POWER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES Written and edited by a team of experts in the field, this important new volume broadly covers the design and applications of metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors. This outstanding new volume offers a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge semiconductor components tailored for ultra-low power applications. These components, pivotal to the foundation of electronic devices, play a central role in shaping the landscape of electronics. With a focus on emerging low-power electronic devices and their application across domains like wireless communication, biosensing, and circuits, this book presents an invaluable resource for understanding this dynamic field. Bringing together experts and researchers from various facets of the VLSI domain, the book addresses the challenges posed by advanced low-power devices. This collaborative effort aims to propel engineering innovations and refine the practical implementation of these technologies. Specific chapters delve into intricate topics such as Tunnel FET, negative capacitance FET device circuits, and advanced FETs tailored for diverse circuit applications. Beyond device-centric discussions, the book delves into the design intricacies of low-power memory systems, the fascinating realm of neuromorphic computing, and the pivotal issue of thermal reliability. Authors provide a robust foundation in device physics and circuitry while also exploring novel materials and architectures like transistors built on pioneering channel/dielectric materials. This exploration is driven by the need to achieve both minimal power consumption and ultra-fast switching speeds, meeting the relentless demands of the semiconductor industry. The book’s scope encompasses concepts like MOSFET, FinFET, GAA MOSFET, the 5-nm and 7-nm technology nodes, NCFET, ferroelectric materials, subthreshold swing, high-k materials, as well as advanced and emerging materials pivotal for the semiconductor industry’s future.