Gallium Nitride Enabled High Frequency And High Efficiency Power Conversion

Author : Gaudenzio Meneghesso,Matteo Meneghini,Enrico Zanoni
Publisher : Springer
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319779942

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Gallium Nitride-enabled High Frequency and High Efficiency Power Conversion by Gaudenzio Meneghesso,Matteo Meneghini,Enrico Zanoni Pdf

This book demonstrates to readers why Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors have a superior performance as compared to the already mature Silicon technology. The new GaN-based transistors here described enable both high frequency and high efficiency power conversion, leading to smaller and more efficient power systems. Coverage includes i) GaN substrates and device physics; ii) innovative GaN -transistors structure (lateral and vertical); iii) reliability and robustness of GaN-power transistors; iv) impact of parasitic on GaN based power conversion, v) new power converter architectures and vi) GaN in switched mode power conversion. Provides single-source reference to Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based technologies, from the material level to circuit level, both for power conversions architectures and switched mode power amplifiers; Demonstrates how GaN is a superior technology for switching devices, enabling both high frequency, high efficiency and lower cost power conversion; Enables design of smaller, cheaper and more efficient power supplies.

Author : Alex Lidow,Johan Strydom,Michael de Rooij,David Reusch
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118844762

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GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion by Alex Lidow,Johan Strydom,Michael de Rooij,David Reusch Pdf

Gallium nitride (GaN) is an emerging technology that promises to displace silicon MOSFETs in the next generation of power transistors. As silicon approaches its performance limits, GaN devices offer superior conductivity and switching characteristics, allowing designers to greatly reduce system power losses, size, weight, and cost. This timely second edition has been substantially expanded to keep students and practicing power conversion engineers ahead of the learning curve in GaN technology advancements. Acknowledging that GaN transistors are not one-to-one replacements for the current MOSFET technology, this book serves as a practical guide for understanding basic GaN transistor construction, characteristics, and applications. Included are discussions on the fundamental physics of these power semiconductors, layout and other circuit design considerations, as well as specific application examples demonstrating design techniques when employing GaN devices. With higher-frequency switching capabilities, GaN devices offer the chance to increase efficiency in existing applications such as DC–DC conversion, while opening possibilities for new applications including wireless power transfer and envelope tracking. This book is an essential learning tool and reference guide to enable power conversion engineers to design energy-efficient, smaller and more cost-effective products using GaN transistors. Key features: Written by leaders in the power semiconductor field and industry pioneers in GaN power transistor technology and applications. Contains useful discussions on device–circuit interactions, which are highly valuable since the new and high performance GaN power transistors require thoughtfully designed drive/control circuits in order to fully achieve their performance potential. Features practical guidance on formulating specific circuit designs when constructing power conversion systems using GaN transistors – see companion website for further details. A valuable learning resource for professional engineers and systems designers needing to fully understand new devices as well as electrical engineering students.

Author : Alex Lidow,Michael de Rooij,Johan Strydom,David Reusch,John Glaser
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119594376

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GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion by Alex Lidow,Michael de Rooij,Johan Strydom,David Reusch,John Glaser Pdf

An up-to-date, practical guide on upgrading from silicon to GaN, and how to use GaN transistors in power conversion systems design This updated, third edition of a popular book on GaN transistors for efficient power conversion has been substantially expanded to keep students and practicing power conversion engineers ahead of the learning curve in GaN technology advancements. Acknowledging that GaN transistors are not one-to-one replacements for the current MOSFET technology, this book serves as a practical guide for understanding basic GaN transistor construction, characteristics, and applications. Included are discussions on the fundamental physics of these power semiconductors, layout, and other circuit design considerations, as well as specific application examples demonstrating design techniques when employing GaN devices. GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion, 3rd Edition brings key updates to the chapters of Driving GaN Transistors; Modeling, Simulation, and Measurement of GaN Transistors; DC-DC Power Conversion; Envelope Tracking; and Highly Resonant Wireless Energy Transfer. It also offers new chapters on Thermal Management, Multilevel Converters, and Lidar, and revises many others throughout. Written by leaders in the power semiconductor field and industry pioneers in GaN power transistor technology and applications Updated with 35% new material, including three new chapters on Thermal Management, Multilevel Converters, Wireless Power, and Lidar Features practical guidance on formulating specific circuit designs when constructing power conversion systems using GaN transistors A valuable resource for professional engineers, systems designers, and electrical engineering students who need to fully understand the state-of-the-art GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion, 3rd Edition is an essential learning tool and reference guide that enables power conversion engineers to design energy-efficient, smaller, and more cost-effective products using GaN transistors.

Author : Alex Lidow,Michael de Rooij,Johan Strydom,David Reusch,John Glaser
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119594420

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GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion by Alex Lidow,Michael de Rooij,Johan Strydom,David Reusch,John Glaser Pdf

An up-to-date, practical guide on upgrading from silicon to GaN, and how to use GaN transistors in power conversion systems design This updated, third edition of a popular book on GaN transistors for efficient power conversion has been substantially expanded to keep students and practicing power conversion engineers ahead of the learning curve in GaN technology advancements. Acknowledging that GaN transistors are not one-to-one replacements for the current MOSFET technology, this book serves as a practical guide for understanding basic GaN transistor construction, characteristics, and applications. Included are discussions on the fundamental physics of these power semiconductors, layout, and other circuit design considerations, as well as specific application examples demonstrating design techniques when employing GaN devices. GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion, 3rd Edition brings key updates to the chapters of Driving GaN Transistors; Modeling, Simulation, and Measurement of GaN Transistors; DC-DC Power Conversion; Envelope Tracking; and Highly Resonant Wireless Energy Transfer. It also offers new chapters on Thermal Management, Multilevel Converters, and Lidar, and revises many others throughout. Written by leaders in the power semiconductor field and industry pioneers in GaN power transistor technology and applications Updated with 35% new material, including three new chapters on Thermal Management, Multilevel Converters, Wireless Power, and Lidar Features practical guidance on formulating specific circuit designs when constructing power conversion systems using GaN transistors A valuable resource for professional engineers, systems designers, and electrical engineering students who need to fully understand the state-of-the-art GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion, 3rd Edition is an essential learning tool and reference guide that enables power conversion engineers to design energy-efficient, smaller, and more cost-effective products using GaN transistors.

Author : Subhash Chandra Bera
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811962660

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Microwave High Power High Efficiency GaN Amplifiers for Communication by Subhash Chandra Bera Pdf

The textbook discusses design and analysis of microwave high power and high efficiency amplifiers for communications, appropriate for undergraduate, post-graduate students, practical circuit designers and researchers in the field of electronics and communication engineering. This book covers basics of III-V group semiconductor materials and GaAs and GaN based High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs) most suitable for microwave and mm wave power amplifiers required for present wireless communication systems and upcoming 4G and 5G mobile base stations. The book describes design and analysis of classical class of amplifier operations such as Class-A, B, AB, C and F. The coverage extends to advanced classes of amplifier operation such as extended continuous Class-B/Class-J, and extended continuous Class-F operations for broadband, high power and high efficiency performance. Analytical expressions are derived for circuit elements and performance parameters for clear understanding and required for practical design of power amplifiers. Each topic is supplemented with suitable schematic diagrams, analytical expressions and plotted results for clear understanding.

Author : Alex Lidow
Publisher : Efficient Power Publications
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780615569253

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GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion by Alex Lidow Pdf

Author : Krishnan Ramu
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000287868

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Entrepreneurship in Power Semiconductor Devices, Power Electronics, and Electric Machines and Drive Systems by Krishnan Ramu Pdf

Entrepreneurship in Power Semiconductor Devices, Power Electronics, and Electric Machines and Drive Systems introduces the basics of entrepreneurship and a methodology for the study of entrepreneurship in electrical engineering and other engineering fields. Entrepreneurship is considered here in three fields of electrical engineering, viz. power semiconductor devices, power electronics and electric machines and drive systems, and their current practice. It prepares the reader by providing a review of the subject matter in the three fields, their current status in research and development with analysis aspect as needed, thus allowing readers to gain self-sufficiency while reading the book. Each field’s emerging applications, current market and future market forecasts are introduced to understand the basis and need for emerging startups. Practical learning is introduced in: (i) power semiconductor devices entrepreneurship through the prism of 20 startups in detail, (ii) power electronics entrepreneurship through 28 startup companies arranged under various application fields and (iii) electric machines and drive systems entrepreneurship through 15 startups in electromagnetic and 1 in electrostatic machines and drive systems. The book: (i) demystifies entrepreneurship in a practical way to equip engineers and students with entrepreneurship as an option for their professional growth, pursuit and success; (ii) provides engineering managers and corporate-level executives a detailed view of entrepreneurship activities in the considered three fields that may potentially impact their businesses, (iii) provides entrepreneurship education in an electrical engineering environment and with direct connection and correlation to their fields of study and (iv) endows a methodology that can be effectively employed not only in the three illustrated fields of electrical engineering but in other fields as well. This book is for electrical engineering students and professionals. For use in undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical engineering, the book contains discussion questions, exercise problems, team and class projects, all from a practical point of view, to train students and assist professionals for future entrepreneurship endeavors.

Author : Matteo Meneghini,Gaudenzio Meneghesso,Enrico Zanoni
Publisher : Springer
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319431994

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Power GaN Devices by Matteo Meneghini,Gaudenzio Meneghesso,Enrico Zanoni Pdf

This book presents the first comprehensive overview of the properties and fabrication methods of GaN-based power transistors, with contributions from the most active research groups in the field. It describes how gallium nitride has emerged as an excellent material for the fabrication of power transistors; thanks to the high energy gap, high breakdown field, and saturation velocity of GaN, these devices can reach breakdown voltages beyond the kV range, and very high switching frequencies, thus being suitable for application in power conversion systems. Based on GaN, switching-mode power converters with efficiency in excess of 99 % have been already demonstrated, thus clearing the way for massive adoption of GaN transistors in the power conversion market. This is expected to have important advantages at both the environmental and economic level, since power conversion losses account for 10 % of global electricity consumption. The first part of the book describes the properties and advantages of gallium nitride compared to conventional semiconductor materials. The second part of the book describes the techniques used for device fabrication, and the methods for GaN-on-Silicon mass production. Specific attention is paid to the three most advanced device structures: lateral transistors, vertical power devices, and nanowire-based HEMTs. Other relevant topics covered by the book are the strategies for normally-off operation, and the problems related to device reliability. The last chapter reviews the switching characteristics of GaN HEMTs based on a systems level approach. This book is a unique reference for people working in the materials, device and power electronics fields; it provides interdisciplinary information on material growth, device fabrication, reliability issues and circuit-level switching investigation.

Author : Qiliang Li,Hao Zhu
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783039212255

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Nanoelectronic Materials, Devices and Modeling by Qiliang Li,Hao Zhu Pdf

As CMOS scaling is approaching the fundamental physical limits, a wide range of new nanoelectronic materials and devices have been proposed and explored to extend and/or replace the current electronic devices and circuits so as to maintain progress with respect to speed and integration density. The major limitations, including low carrier mobility, degraded subthreshold slope, and heat dissipation, have become more challenging to address as the size of silicon-based metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) has decreased to nanometers, while device integration density has increased. This book aims to present technical approaches that address the need for new nanoelectronic materials and devices. The focus is on new concepts and knowledge in nanoscience and nanotechnology for applications in logic, memory, sensors, photonics, and renewable energy. This research on nanoelectronic materials and devices will be instructive in finding solutions to address the challenges of current electronics in switching speed, power consumption, and heat dissipation and will be of great interest to academic society and the industry.

Author : An Chen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119869603

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Advances in Semiconductor Technologies by An Chen Pdf

Advances in Semiconductor Technologies Discover the broad sweep of semiconductor technologies in this uniquely curated resource Semiconductor technologies and innovations have been the backbone of numerous different fields: electronics, online commerce, the information and communication industry, and the defense industry. For over fifty years, silicon technology and CMOS scaling have been the central focus and primary driver of innovation in the semiconductor industry. Traditional CMOS scaling has approached some fundamental limits, and as a result, the pace of scientific research and discovery for novel semiconductor technologies is increasing with a focus on novel materials, devices, designs, architectures, and computer paradigms. In particular, new computing paradigms and systems—such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things—have the potential to unlock unprecedented power and application space. Advances in Semiconductor Technologies provides a comprehensive overview of selected semiconductor technologies and the most up-to-date research topics, looking in particular at mainstream developments in current industry research and development, from emerging materials and devices, to new computing paradigms and applications. This full-coverage volume gives the reader valuable insights into state-of-the-art advances currently being fabricated, a wide range of novel applications currently under investigation, and a glance into the future with emerging technologies in development. Advances in Semiconductor Technologies readers will also find: A comprehensive approach that ensures a thorough understanding of state-of-the-art technologies currently being fabricated Treatments on all aspects of semiconductor technologies, including materials, devices, manufacturing, modeling, design, architecture, and applications Articles written by an impressive team of international academics and industry insiders that provide unique insights into a wide range of topics Advances in Semiconductor Technologies is a useful, time-saving reference for electrical engineers working in industry and research, who are looking to stay abreast of rapidly advancing developments in semiconductor electronics, as well as academics in the field and government policy advisors.

Author : Elke Meissner,Rainer Niewa
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030563059

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Ammonothermal Synthesis and Crystal Growth of Nitrides by Elke Meissner,Rainer Niewa Pdf

This book provides a collection of contributed chapters, delivering a comprehensive overview of topics related to the synthesis and crystal growth of nitride compounds under supercritical ammonia conditions. Focusing on key chemical and technological aspects of ammonothermal synthesis and growth of functional nitride compounds, the book also describes many innovative techniques for in-situ observation and presents new data fundamental for materials synthesis under ammonothermal conditions. With its detailed coverage of many thermodynamic and kinetics aspects, which are necessary for understanding and controlling crystal growth, this contributed volume is the ideal companion to materials chemists and engineers at any point in their journey in this rich and exciting field.

Author : Taku Onishi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811500060

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Theoretical Chemistry for Advanced Nanomaterials by Taku Onishi Pdf

This book collects recent topics of theoretical chemistry for advanced nanomaterials from the points of view of both computational and experimental chemistry. It is written for computational and experimental chemists, including undergraduate students, who are working with advanced nanomaterials, where collaboration and interplay between computation and experiment are essential. After the general introduction of nanomaterials, several computational approaches are explained in Part II. Each chapter presents not only calculation methods but also concrete calculation results for advanced nanomaterials. Hydride ion conducting nanomaterials, high-k dielectric nanomaterials, and organic electronics are focused on. In Part III, the interplay between computational and experimental approaches is explained. The chapters show calculation results, combined with corresponding experimental data. Dimensionality of nanomaterials, electronic structure of oligomers and nanorods, carbon nanomaterials, and the electronic structure of a nanosized sandwich cluster is looked at carefully. In Part IV, functionality analysis is explained from the point of view of the experimental approach. The emphasis is on the mechanism of photoluminescence and hydrogen generation using silicon nanopowder, the superionic conducting mechanism of glass ceramics, nanoclusters formation on the surface of metal oxides, and the magnetic property of an organic one-dimensional nanochannel. Finally, forthcoming theoretical methods for excited states and quantum dynamics are introduced in Part V.

Author : Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio,Nitin Dahad
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1735813125

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Aspencore Guide to Gallium Nitride by Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio,Nitin Dahad Pdf

As silicon reaches its theoretical performance limits for power electronics, industry is shifting toward wide-bandgap materials like Gallium Nitride (GaN), whose properties provide clear benefits in power converters for consumer and industrial electronics. In over 150 pages covering the technology, its applications, markets and future potential, this book delves into GaN technology and its importance for power electronics professionals engaged with its implementation in power devices. The properties of GaN, such as low leakage current, significantly reduced power losses, higher power density and the ability to tolerate higher operating temperatures, all from a device smaller than its silicon-only equivalent, provide design advantages allowing previously unimaginable application performance. As an alternative to silicon, GaN can provide clear benefits in power converters for consumer and industrial electronics; chargers for wireless devices, including 5G; driver circuits for motor control; and power switches in automotive and space applications.The book also explores why GaN-based devices hold the key to addressing the energy efficiency agenda, a key strategic initiative in increasingly power-reliant industries such as data centers, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems. Highly efficient residential and commercial energy storage systems using GaN technology will enable distribution, local storage, and on-demand access to renewable energy. Continued progress in the battery market will lead to declining battery costs and the development of smaller batteries that pair with GaN technology-based converters and inverters. Thermal management is critical in power electronics, and high efficiency in higher-power systems is always a focus. With GaN, a 50% reduction in losses can be achieved, reducing the costs and area required to manage heat. The book delves into GaN's electrical characteristics and how these can be exploited in power devices. There are also chapters that cross into the key applications for GaN devices for several markets such as space, automotive, audio, motor control and data centers. Each chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the subject matter for anyone who wants to stay on the leading edge of power electronics.

Author : ETCMOS
Publisher : ETCMOS Services Inc.
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781927500798

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ETCMOS 2016 Presentation Abstracts by ETCMOS Pdf

Abstracts for presentations at the ETCMOS 2016 conference in Montreal, Canada, May 25 - 27, 2016.

Author : K. Shenai,M. Dudley,R. Garg,A. Khan,R. Ma
Publisher : The Electrochemical Society
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781607682622

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Gallium Nitride and Silicon Carbide Power Technologies by K. Shenai,M. Dudley,R. Garg,A. Khan,R. Ma Pdf