A survey on configurations of current-limiting circuit breakers (CL-CB)

Gu, Chunyang; Wheeler, Patrick; Castellazzi, Alberto; Waston, Alan J.; Effah, Francis Boafo

doi:10.1109/epe.2016.7695679

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“…There is an interest in using transistors as current limiting and regulating elements at the output of a power supply, for instance when charging a capacitive load or during an overload or faulty condition or in repetitive pulsed-power type applications [8]. The situation is illustrated with the simplified circuit schematic of Fig.…”

Section: Current Limiting and Regulation Capabilitymentioning

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Transient out-of-SOA robustness of SiC power MOSFETs

Castellazzi

Fayyaz

Romano

et al. 2017

2017 IEEE International Reliability Physics Symposium (IRPS)

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Abstract-Beyond their main function of high-frequency switches in modulated power converters, solid-state power devices are required in many application domains to also ensure robustness against a number of overload operational conditions. This paper considers the specific case of 1200 V SiC power MOSFETs and analyses their performance under three main transient regimes at the edge of and out of their Safe Operating Area: unclamped inductive switching led avalanche breakdown; short-circuit; operation as current limiting and regulating devices. The results presented highlight both inherent major strengths of SiC over Si and areas for improvement by tailored device design. The paper aims to contribute useful indications for technology development in future device generations to better match widespread and varied application requirements.

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Section: Current Limiting and Regulation Capabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%