This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2019
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The course gives a deeper insight in the physics, design and application of modern power semiconductor devices. In addition to the traditional text book and lectures, a project is also offered where the student is able to reach an in-depth knowledge of a particular device or material aspect.
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Course offering missing for current semester as well as for previous and coming semestersContent and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course deals with the operation of power semiconductor devices from basic physical models and transport properties, but the focus is on the understanding of different device concepts. The operation of bipolar power devices, as pin-diodes and various types of thyristors are described, but also the principles for unipolar rectifiers and switches such as power MOSFET is included. Modern devices often make use of a combination of unipolar control and bipolar power handling and the course also describes these devices, for instance the IGBT and MCT structures. Also devices made of semiconductors other than silicon, i.e., silicon carbide, will be addressed.
Intended learning outcomes
The objective is to understand the operation of power semiconductor devices, and advantages and disadvantages with various materials and device concepts, so that a suitable device can be selected for a particular application.
Course Disposition
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
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Recommended prerequisites
Semiconductor theory and device physics (or similar)
Equipment
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Literature
Supplementary literature
Compendium
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- ANN1 - Project Work, 7,5 hp, betygsskala: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
No written examination will be given, but instead the students are required to fulfill a smaller project and present their results and hand in solutions to selected problems.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course web
Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.
Course web IH2661Offered by
Main field of study
Electrical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
Diploma work.