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Misruta University
Faculty of Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Dept.
M.Sc. Program
EE627
Advanced Power
Electronics
Lecture 1
General Introduction
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Syllabus:
1. Converters:
3-phase full-wave controlled bridge converter
operation, load side, supply side quantities,
i/p power factor, shunt capacitor
compensation, inverter mode operation-
single phase rectifiers with motor load
1. Fully controlled rectifier drives
Operation, 3-phase rectifiers with
freewheeling and regeneration.
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3. Inverters:
3-phase step-wave
5. Inverters circuits:
Skelton inverter circuit, operation, modes of
operation, analysis, and measurement of harmonic
distortion
6. 3-Phase pulse width modulation
7. Controlled Inverter Circuits
Sinusoidal pulse width modulation, pwm voltage
waveforms applied to balanced 3-phase resistive &
inductive load.
Syllabus cont.:
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8. DC choppers Drives:
Class A chopper, class B chopper, class C two
quadrant operation chopper, class D chopper,
class E four quadrant chopper.
9. Cycloconverters:
single phase, phase-controlled dual
cycloconverter
10 Power Electronics applications:
Facts devices, SVC, Tcsc, Multilevel inverters,
switched mode power supplies.
Syllabus cont.:
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Grading
 Instructor: Dr. Kamal Ramadan
 Email: amalramadan8@gmail.com
 Office hours: Mon 3:00 - 4:00 pm
 Textbook:
Erickson and Maksimovic,
Fundamentals of Power
Electronics, second edition,
Springer, ISBN 0-7923-7270-0.
 Denis Fewson; Introduction to
Power Electronics; London 9 Sydney
~ Auckland; Co-published in the
USA by Oxford University Press,
Inc., New York
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INTRODUCTION TO
POWER ELECTRONICS
SYSTEMS
1.Definition of Power Electronics
DEFINITION:
To convert, i.e to process and control the flow of
electric power by supplying voltages and currents
in a form that is optimally suited for user loads.
1.1 Introduction to Power Processing
DC-DC conversion: Change and control voltage magnitude
AC-DC rectification: Possibly control dc voltage, ac current
DC-AC inversion: Produce sinusoid of controllable
magnitude and frequency
AC-AC cycloconversion: Change and control voltage
magnitude and frequency
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Control is invariably required
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High efficiency is essential
• High efficiency leads to low
power loss within converter
• Small size and reliable
operation is then feasible
• Efficiency is a good measure of
converter performance
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Rating Vs Applications
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Basic block diagram
Building Blocks:
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2. Power Electronics (PE) Systems Goals:
To convert electrical energy from one form to
another,(i.e. from the source to load) with:
– highest efficiency,
– highest availability
– highest reliability
– lowest cost,
– smallest size
– least weight.
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3. Static applications
Involves non-rotating or moving mechanical
components.
 Examples:
 DC Power supply,
 Un-interruptible power supply,
 Power generation and transmission (HVDC),
 Electroplating, Welding, Heating, Cooling,
 Electronic ballast
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4. Drive applications
Intimately contains moving or rotating
components such as motors.
 Examples:
 Electric trains,
 Electric vehicles,
 Air-conditioning System, Pumps, Compressor,
 Conveyer Belt (Factory automation).
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 Application examples
 Static Application: DC Power Supply
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 Drive Application:
Air-Conditioning System
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5. Power Electronics Converters
AC to DC: RECTIFIER
DC to DC: CHOPPER
DC to AC: INVERTER
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6. Current PE issues
a. Energy scenario
Need to reduce dependence on fossil fuel:
– coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear power
resource. Depletion of these sources is
expected.
 Tap renewable energy resources:
– solar, wind, fuel-cell, ocean-wave
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– Lighting using electronics ballast boost
efficiency of fluorescent lamp by 20%.
b. Environment issues
 Nuclear safety.
– Nuclear plants remain radioactive for
thousands of years.
Burning of fossil fuel
– emits gases such as CO2, CO (oil burning),
SO2, NOX (coal burning) etc.
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– Creates global warming (green house effect),
acid rain and urban pollution from smokes.
 Possible Solutions by application of PE.
Examples:
– Renewable energy resources.
– Centralization of power stations to remote
non-urban area. (mitigation).
– Electric vehicles.
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7. PE growth
 PE rapid growth due to:
– Advances in power (semiconductor) switches
– Advances in microelectronics (DSP, VLSI,
microprocessor/microcontroller)
– New ideas in control algorithms
– Demand for new applications
 PE is an interdisciplinary field:
– Digital/analogue electronics
– Power and energy
– Microelectronics
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– Control system
– Computer, simulation and software
– Solid-state physics and devices
– Packaging
– Heat transfer
8. Power semiconductor devices (Power switches):
 Power switches:
work-horses of PE systems.
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 Operates in two states:
– Fully on. i.e. switch closed.
Conducting state
– Fully off , i.e. switch opened.
Blocking state
 Power switch never operates
in linear mode.
 Can be categorised into three groups:
1. Uncontrolled: Diode
2. Semi-controlled: Thyristor (SCR).
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Photos of Power Switches
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9. Power Diode
When diode is forward biased, it conducts current
with a small forward voltage (Vf) across it (0.2-3V)
When reversed (or blocking state), a negligibly
small leakage current (A to mA) flows until the
reverse breakdown occurs.
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 Reverse Recovery
When a diode is switched quickly from forward
to reverse bias, it continues to conduct due to
the minority carriers which remains in the p-n
junction.
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When reversed (or blocking state), a negligibly
small leakage current (A to mA) flows until the
reverse breakdown occurs.
Diode should not be operated at reverse voltage
greater than VR
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 Softness factor, Sr
This factor given
by:
o
r
tt
tt
S



1
12
 For Snap-off:
Sr=0.3
 For Soft-off:
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10. Types of Power Diodes
a. Line frequency diode (general purpose):
• On state voltage: very low (below 1V)
• Large trr (about 25 s) (very slow response)
• Very high current ratings (up to 5kA)
• Very high voltage ratings(5kV)
•Used in line-frequency (50/60Hz)
applications such as rectifiers
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b. Fast Recovery Diode
• Very low trr (< 1 s).
• Power levels at several hundred volts and
several hundred amps
• Normally used in high frequency circuits
c. Schottky Diode
• Very low forward voltage drop (typical 0.3V)
• Limited blocking voltage (50-100V)
• Used in low voltage, high current application
such as switched mode
power supplies.
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11. Thyristor (SCR)
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 If the forward break-over voltage (Vbo) is
exceeded, then SCR “self-triggers” into the
conducting state.
 The presence of gate current will reduce Vbo.
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 “Normal” conditions for thyristors to turn on:
– the device is in forward blocking state (i.e
Vak is positive)
– a positive gate current (Ig) is applied at the
gate
 Once conducting, the anode current is latched. Vak
collapses to normal forward volt-drop, typically
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 Thyristor Conduction
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negative gate current. It can only be turned off if
Ia goes negative (reverse)
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 Another method of turning off is known as
“forced commutation”,
 The anode current is “diverted” to another
circuitry.
 Types of Thyristors
a. Phase controlled
– rectifying line frequency voltage and current
for ac and dc motor drives
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b. Inverter grade
– used in inverter and chopper.
– quite fast. Can be turned-on using
“force-commutation” method.
c. Light activated
– Similar to phase controlled, but triggered by
pulse of light.
– Normally very high power ratings
d. Triac
– Dual polarity thyristors
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12. Controllable switches (Power Transistors)
 Can be turned “ON” and “OFF” by relatively
very small control signals.
 Operated in SATURATION and CUT-OFF
modes only.
 No “linear region” operation is allowed due to
excessive power loss.
 In general, power transistors do not operate
in latched mode.
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 Traditional devices:
 Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT),
 Metal Oxide Silicon Field Effect Transistor (
MOSFET),
 Insulated Gate Bipolar transistors (IGBT),
 Gate turn-off Thyristors (GTO)
 Emerging (new) devices:
 Gate Controlled Thyristors (GCT).
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13. Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)
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 Ratings: Voltage: VCE < 1000, Current: IC <400A.
Switching frequency up to 5 kHz. Low
on-state voltage: VCE(sat) : 2-3V
 Low current gain ( < 10): Need high base
current to obtain reasonable IC .
 Expensive and complex base drive circuit. Hence
not popular in new products.
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14. BJT Darlington Pair
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15. Metal Oxide Silicon Field Effect Transistor
(MOSFET)
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 Ratings: Voltage VDS<500V, current IDS<300A.
Frequency f >100 kHz. For some low power
devices (few hundred watts) may go up to MHz
range.
 Turning on and off is very simple.
– To turn on: VGS =+15V
– To turn off: VGS =0 V
 Gate drive circuit is simple
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16. MOSFET characteristics
 Basically low voltage device. High voltage device
are available up to 600V but with limited
current. Can be paralleled quite easily for higher
current capability.
Internal (dynamic) resistance between drain and
source during on state, RDS(ON) , limits the power
handling capability of MOSFET. High losses
especially for high voltage device due to RDS(ON) .
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Dominant in high frequency application
(>100kHz).
Biggest application is in switched-mode power
supplies.
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JFET – Junction Field Effect Transistor
MOSFET -Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor
n-channel MOSFET (nMOS) & p-channel MOSFET (pMOS)
The MOS Transistor
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n+n+
p-substrate
Field-Oxide
(SiO2)
p+ stopper
Polysilicon
Gate Oxide
DrainSource
Gate
Bulk Contact
CROSS-SECTION of NMOS Transistor
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MOS transistors Symbols
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D
S
G
D
S
G
G
S
D D
S
G
NMOS Enhancement NMOS
PMOS
Depletion
Enhancement
B
NMOS with
Bulk Contact
Channel
17. Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT)
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 Combination of BJT and MOSFET characteristics.
– Gate behaviour similar to MOSFET - easy to
turn on and off.
– Low losses like BJT due to low on-state
Collector-Emitter voltage (2-3V).
 Ratings: Voltage: VCE<3.3kV,
Current,: IC<1.2kA currently available.
Latest: HVIGBT 4.5kV/1.2kA.
 Switching frequency up to 100kHz. Typical
applications: 20-50kHz.
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 However turning off is difficult. Need very
large reverse gate current (normally 1/5 of
anode current).
 Gate drive design is very difficult due to very
large reverse gate current at turn off.
 Ratings: Highest power ratings switch:
Voltage: Vak<5kV; Current: Ia<5kA.
Frequency<5kHz.
 Very stiff competition:
Low end-from IGBT. High end from IGCT
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19. Insulated Gate-Commutated Thyristor (IGCT)
 Among the latest Power
Switches.
 Conducts like normal
thyristor (latching), but can
be turned off using gate
signal, similar to IGBT turn
off; 20V is sufficient.
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 Power switch is integrated with the gate-drive
unit.
 Ratings:
Voltage: Vak < 6.5kV;
Current: Ia < 4 kA.
Frequency < 1 kHz.
Currently 10kV device is being developed.
 Very low on state voltage: 2.7V for 4 kA device
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Introduction to Power Electronics lecture1

  • 1. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 1 Misruta University Faculty of Engineering Electrical & Electronic Engineering Dept. M.Sc. Program EE627 Advanced Power Electronics Lecture 1 General Introduction 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 1 Syllabus: 1. Converters: 3-phase full-wave controlled bridge converter operation, load side, supply side quantities, i/p power factor, shunt capacitor compensation, inverter mode operation- single phase rectifiers with motor load 1. Fully controlled rectifier drives Operation, 3-phase rectifiers with freewheeling and regeneration. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 2
  • 2. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 2 3. Inverters: 3-phase step-wave 5. Inverters circuits: Skelton inverter circuit, operation, modes of operation, analysis, and measurement of harmonic distortion 6. 3-Phase pulse width modulation 7. Controlled Inverter Circuits Sinusoidal pulse width modulation, pwm voltage waveforms applied to balanced 3-phase resistive & inductive load. Syllabus cont.: 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 3 8. DC choppers Drives: Class A chopper, class B chopper, class C two quadrant operation chopper, class D chopper, class E four quadrant chopper. 9. Cycloconverters: single phase, phase-controlled dual cycloconverter 10 Power Electronics applications: Facts devices, SVC, Tcsc, Multilevel inverters, switched mode power supplies. Syllabus cont.: 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 4
  • 3. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 3 PercentageComponent Evaluation 60Final exam Course Works 40 15Midterm 1 15Midterm 2 10Assignments 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 5 Grading  Instructor: Dr. Kamal Ramadan  Email: amalramadan8@gmail.com  Office hours: Mon 3:00 - 4:00 pm  Textbook: Erickson and Maksimovic, Fundamentals of Power Electronics, second edition, Springer, ISBN 0-7923-7270-0.  Denis Fewson; Introduction to Power Electronics; London 9 Sydney ~ Auckland; Co-published in the USA by Oxford University Press, Inc., New York 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 6
  • 4. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 4 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 7 INTRODUCTION TO POWER ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS 1.Definition of Power Electronics DEFINITION: To convert, i.e to process and control the flow of electric power by supplying voltages and currents in a form that is optimally suited for user loads. 1.1 Introduction to Power Processing DC-DC conversion: Change and control voltage magnitude AC-DC rectification: Possibly control dc voltage, ac current DC-AC inversion: Produce sinusoid of controllable magnitude and frequency AC-AC cycloconversion: Change and control voltage magnitude and frequency 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 8
  • 5. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 5 Control is invariably required 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 9 High efficiency is essential • High efficiency leads to low power loss within converter • Small size and reliable operation is then feasible • Efficiency is a good measure of converter performance 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 10
  • 6. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 6 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 11 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 12
  • 7. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 7 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 13 Rating Vs Applications 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 14
  • 8. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 8 Basic block diagram Building Blocks: – Input Power, Output Power – Power Processor – Controller17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 15 2. Power Electronics (PE) Systems Goals: To convert electrical energy from one form to another,(i.e. from the source to load) with: – highest efficiency, – highest availability – highest reliability – lowest cost, – smallest size – least weight. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 16
  • 9. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 9 3. Static applications Involves non-rotating or moving mechanical components.  Examples:  DC Power supply,  Un-interruptible power supply,  Power generation and transmission (HVDC),  Electroplating, Welding, Heating, Cooling,  Electronic ballast 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 17 4. Drive applications Intimately contains moving or rotating components such as motors.  Examples:  Electric trains,  Electric vehicles,  Air-conditioning System, Pumps, Compressor,  Conveyer Belt (Factory automation). 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 18
  • 10. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 10  Application examples  Static Application: DC Power Supply 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 19  Drive Application: Air-Conditioning System 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 20
  • 11. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 11 5. Power Electronics Converters AC to DC: RECTIFIER DC to DC: CHOPPER DC to AC: INVERTER 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 21 6. Current PE issues a. Energy scenario Need to reduce dependence on fossil fuel: – coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear power resource. Depletion of these sources is expected.  Tap renewable energy resources: – solar, wind, fuel-cell, ocean-wave  Energy saving by PE applications, examples: – Variable speed compressor air-conditioning system: 30% savings compared to thermostat-controlled system.17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 22
  • 12. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 12 – Lighting using electronics ballast boost efficiency of fluorescent lamp by 20%. b. Environment issues  Nuclear safety. – Nuclear plants remain radioactive for thousands of years. Burning of fossil fuel – emits gases such as CO2, CO (oil burning), SO2, NOX (coal burning) etc. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 23 – Creates global warming (green house effect), acid rain and urban pollution from smokes.  Possible Solutions by application of PE. Examples: – Renewable energy resources. – Centralization of power stations to remote non-urban area. (mitigation). – Electric vehicles. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 24
  • 13. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 13 7. PE growth  PE rapid growth due to: – Advances in power (semiconductor) switches – Advances in microelectronics (DSP, VLSI, microprocessor/microcontroller) – New ideas in control algorithms – Demand for new applications  PE is an interdisciplinary field: – Digital/analogue electronics – Power and energy – Microelectronics 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 25 – Control system – Computer, simulation and software – Solid-state physics and devices – Packaging – Heat transfer 8. Power semiconductor devices (Power switches):  Power switches: work-horses of PE systems. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 26
  • 14. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 14  Operates in two states: – Fully on. i.e. switch closed. Conducting state – Fully off , i.e. switch opened. Blocking state  Power switch never operates in linear mode.  Can be categorised into three groups: 1. Uncontrolled: Diode 2. Semi-controlled: Thyristor (SCR). 3. Fully controlled: Power transistors: e.g. BJT, MOSFET, IGBT, GTO, IGCT17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 27 Photos of Power Switches 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 28
  • 15. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 15 9. Power Diode When diode is forward biased, it conducts current with a small forward voltage (Vf) across it (0.2-3V) When reversed (or blocking state), a negligibly small leakage current (A to mA) flows until the reverse breakdown occurs. Diode should not be operated at reverse voltage greater than Vr17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 29  Reverse Recovery When a diode is switched quickly from forward to reverse bias, it continues to conduct due to the minority carriers which remains in the p-n junction. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 30
  • 16. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 16 When reversed (or blocking state), a negligibly small leakage current (A to mA) flows until the reverse breakdown occurs. Diode should not be operated at reverse voltage greater than VR 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 31  Softness factor, Sr This factor given by: o r tt tt S    1 12  For Snap-off: Sr=0.3  For Soft-off: Sr=0.817/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 32
  • 17. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 17 10. Types of Power Diodes a. Line frequency diode (general purpose): • On state voltage: very low (below 1V) • Large trr (about 25 s) (very slow response) • Very high current ratings (up to 5kA) • Very high voltage ratings(5kV) •Used in line-frequency (50/60Hz) applications such as rectifiers 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 33 b. Fast Recovery Diode • Very low trr (< 1 s). • Power levels at several hundred volts and several hundred amps • Normally used in high frequency circuits c. Schottky Diode • Very low forward voltage drop (typical 0.3V) • Limited blocking voltage (50-100V) • Used in low voltage, high current application such as switched mode power supplies. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 34
  • 18. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 18 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 35 11. Thyristor (SCR) 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 36
  • 19. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 19  If the forward break-over voltage (Vbo) is exceeded, then SCR “self-triggers” into the conducting state.  The presence of gate current will reduce Vbo. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 37  “Normal” conditions for thyristors to turn on: – the device is in forward blocking state (i.e Vak is positive) – a positive gate current (Ig) is applied at the gate  Once conducting, the anode current is latched. Vak collapses to normal forward volt-drop, typically 1.5-3V.  In reverse -biased mode, the SCR behaves like a diode.17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 38
  • 20. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 20  Thyristor Conduction  Thyristor cannot be turned off by applying negative gate current. It can only be turned off if Ia goes negative (reverse)  This happens when negative portion of the of sine-wave occurs (natural commutation),17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 39  Another method of turning off is known as “forced commutation”,  The anode current is “diverted” to another circuitry.  Types of Thyristors a. Phase controlled – rectifying line frequency voltage and current for ac and dc motor drives – large voltage (up to 7 kV) and current (up to 4 kA) capability – low on-state voltage drop (1.5 to 3V)17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 40
  • 21. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 21 b. Inverter grade – used in inverter and chopper. – quite fast. Can be turned-on using “force-commutation” method. c. Light activated – Similar to phase controlled, but triggered by pulse of light. – Normally very high power ratings d. Triac – Dual polarity thyristors 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 41 12. Controllable switches (Power Transistors)  Can be turned “ON” and “OFF” by relatively very small control signals.  Operated in SATURATION and CUT-OFF modes only.  No “linear region” operation is allowed due to excessive power loss.  In general, power transistors do not operate in latched mode. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 42
  • 22. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 22  Traditional devices:  Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT),  Metal Oxide Silicon Field Effect Transistor ( MOSFET),  Insulated Gate Bipolar transistors (IGBT),  Gate turn-off Thyristors (GTO)  Emerging (new) devices:  Gate Controlled Thyristors (GCT). 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 43 13. Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 44
  • 23. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 23  Ratings: Voltage: VCE < 1000, Current: IC <400A. Switching frequency up to 5 kHz. Low on-state voltage: VCE(sat) : 2-3V  Low current gain ( < 10): Need high base current to obtain reasonable IC .  Expensive and complex base drive circuit. Hence not popular in new products. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 45 14. BJT Darlington Pair  Normally used when higher current gain is required17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 46
  • 24. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 24 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 47 15. Metal Oxide Silicon Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 48
  • 25. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 25  Ratings: Voltage VDS<500V, current IDS<300A. Frequency f >100 kHz. For some low power devices (few hundred watts) may go up to MHz range.  Turning on and off is very simple. – To turn on: VGS =+15V – To turn off: VGS =0 V  Gate drive circuit is simple 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 49 16. MOSFET characteristics  Basically low voltage device. High voltage device are available up to 600V but with limited current. Can be paralleled quite easily for higher current capability. Internal (dynamic) resistance between drain and source during on state, RDS(ON) , limits the power handling capability of MOSFET. High losses especially for high voltage device due to RDS(ON) . 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 50
  • 26. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 26 Dominant in high frequency application (>100kHz). Biggest application is in switched-mode power supplies. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 51 JFET – Junction Field Effect Transistor MOSFET -Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor n-channel MOSFET (nMOS) & p-channel MOSFET (pMOS) The MOS Transistor 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 52 n+n+ p-substrate Field-Oxide (SiO2) p+ stopper Polysilicon Gate Oxide DrainSource Gate Bulk Contact CROSS-SECTION of NMOS Transistor
  • 27. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 27 MOS transistors Symbols 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 53 D S G D S G G S D D S G NMOS Enhancement NMOS PMOS Depletion Enhancement B NMOS with Bulk Contact Channel 17. Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 54
  • 28. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 28  Combination of BJT and MOSFET characteristics. – Gate behaviour similar to MOSFET - easy to turn on and off. – Low losses like BJT due to low on-state Collector-Emitter voltage (2-3V).  Ratings: Voltage: VCE<3.3kV, Current,: IC<1.2kA currently available. Latest: HVIGBT 4.5kV/1.2kA.  Switching frequency up to 100kHz. Typical applications: 20-50kHz. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 55 18. Gate turn-off Thyristor (GTO)  Behave like normal Thyristor, but can be turned off using gate signal17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 56
  • 29. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 29  However turning off is difficult. Need very large reverse gate current (normally 1/5 of anode current).  Gate drive design is very difficult due to very large reverse gate current at turn off.  Ratings: Highest power ratings switch: Voltage: Vak<5kV; Current: Ia<5kA. Frequency<5kHz.  Very stiff competition: Low end-from IGBT. High end from IGCT 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 57 19. Insulated Gate-Commutated Thyristor (IGCT)  Among the latest Power Switches.  Conducts like normal thyristor (latching), but can be turned off using gate signal, similar to IGBT turn off; 20V is sufficient. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 58
  • 30. 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; University of Misruta 30  Power switch is integrated with the gate-drive unit.  Ratings: Voltage: Vak < 6.5kV; Current: Ia < 4 kA. Frequency < 1 kHz. Currently 10kV device is being developed.  Very low on state voltage: 2.7V for 4 kA device 17/03/2014 Dr. Kamal Ramadan; Misruta University, 2014 59