Analysis of the Operation Mechanism of Superjunction in RC-IGBT and a Novel Snapback-Free Partial Schottky Collector Superjunction RC-IGBT

This paper explores the operation mechanism of the superjunction structure in RC-IGBTs based on carrier distribution and analyzes the advantages and challenges associated with its application in RC-IGBTs for the first time. A Partial Schottky Collector Superjunction Reverse Conduction IGBT (PSC-SJ-R...

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Main Authors: Song Yuan, Yichong Li, Min Hou, Xi Jiang, Xiaowu Gong, Yue Hao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Micromachines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/15/1/73
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Summary:This paper explores the operation mechanism of the superjunction structure in RC-IGBTs based on carrier distribution and analyzes the advantages and challenges associated with its application in RC-IGBTs for the first time. A Partial Schottky Collector Superjunction Reverse Conduction IGBT (PSC-SJ-RC-IGBT) is proposed to address these issues. The new structure eliminates the snapback phenomenon. Furthermore, by leveraging the unipolar conduction of the Schottky diode and its fast turn-off characteristics, the proposed device significantly reduces the turn-off power consumption and reverse recovery charge. With medium pillar doping concentration, the turn-off loss of the PSC-SJ-RC-IGBT decreases by 54.1% compared to conventional superjunction RC-IGBT, while the reverse recovery charge is reduced by 52.6%.
ISSN:2072-666X