In this introduction to power electronics and power circuits we will discuss energy devices and energy control. All the processes in our daily lives…
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What is power thyristor
A power thyristor is the three terminal, bi-stable device, with alternating p- and n-layers in its structure. Its simplified scheme, equivalent scheme and sign…
What is power IGBT
This post answers the question what is the power IGBT. IGBT is the combination of two discrete devices – MOSFET and BJT. This approach…
Static induction devices
This post gives an introduction into static induction transistors. Static induction devices (SID) are transistors operating with a prepunch-through region. These devices feature outstanding…