Numerical analysis of destruction modes in IGBT chips

U. Knipper, F. Pfirsch, T. Raker, J. Niedermeyr, G. Wachutka

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Abstract

In IGBTs avalanche breakdown usually sets on in the edge termination structure. In consequence of electrical crosstalk, the destruction mechanism in very thin devices is confined to the neighboring cells in the active part of the chip. Thus, in order to achieve the largest possible safe-operating area, design optimization has to focus on the edge termination structure and the neighboring active cells in its vicinity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 13th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE '09
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 13th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE '09 - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 8 Sep 200910 Sep 2009

Publication series

Name2009 13th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE '09

Conference

Conference2009 13th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, EPE '09
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period8/09/0910/09/09

Keywords

  • Bipolar device
  • Discrete power device
  • IGBT
  • Reliability
  • Robustness

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