Ultra-High Voltage (40kV) Switches Implemented using SiC Super Cascodes
Conference: PCIM Europe 2019 - International Exhibition and Conference for Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion, Renewable Energy and Energy Management
05/07/2019 - 05/09/2019 at Nürnberg, Deutschland
Proceedings: PCIM Europe 2019
Pages: 6Language: englishTyp: PDF
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Authors:
Bhalla, Anup; Li, Xueqing; Losee, Pete; Nava, Melvin (United Silicon Carbide, Inc., USA)
Abstract:
The previously reported approach of SiC JFET-based Super Cascodes have been extended to ultra-high voltage applications. The 40 kV module makes use of commercially available components, features a single/simple gate control compatible with existing +12 V gate drive options, and achieves very fast switching transients. While the Super Cascode offers cost and performance benefits across medium-voltage industrial power conversion and protection applications, the low current, very high-voltage prototype modules presented herein can be an enabling technology for high-voltage power-supplies and electronic loads found in a variety of military and medical applications.