Fabrication of monolithic bidirectional switch (MBS) devices with MOS-controlled emitter structures

• A novel high-voltage power device, the Monolithic Bidirectional Switch (MBS) is investigated in this work. Planar MBS devices have been fabricated by a self-aligned fabrication process using local oxidation of silicon technique and self-aligned sificidation. Results obtained from electrical characterization are compared with numerical simulations. Using highly transparent universal contacts, bidirectional switching with an excellent on/off current ratio is demonstrated. On-current densities of 75 A/cm(2) at V(on) = 3 V have been achieved even in an exploratory device structure. Simulations further demonstrate the high potential of the MBS for future power electronic systems such as the matrix converter.

Subject headings

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Nanoteknik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Nano-technology (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Computer simulation

Electric currents

Electric switches

MOS capacitors

Power electronics

Silicon

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