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Papers by David Grider

Research paper thumbnail of High voltage GaN-based transistor structure

Research paper thumbnail of Topical Workshop on Heterostructure Microelectronics

Research paper thumbnail of <title>Complementary heterostructure FET readout technology for infrared focal-plane arrays</title>

Infrared Readout Electronics, 1992

Research paper thumbnail of Large-signal characteristics of AlGaN/GaN power MODFETs

1999 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest (Cat. No.99CH36282), 1999

Abstract This work addresses the scalability of power performance of AlGaN/GaN MODFETs with large... more Abstract This work addresses the scalability of power performance of AlGaN/GaN MODFETs with large gate periphery, as necessary for microwave power devices. High-frequency large-signal characteristics of AlGaN/GaN MODFETs have been studied for devices with gate ...

Research paper thumbnail of Comparison of 4.5 kV SiC JBS and Si PiN diodes for 4.5 kV Si IGBT anti-parallel diode applications

2011 Twenty-Sixth Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), 2011

Comparison of 4.5 kV SiC JBS and Si PiN Diodes ... Tam Duong1, Allen Hefner1, Karl Hobart2, Sei-H... more Comparison of 4.5 kV SiC JBS and Si PiN Diodes ... Tam Duong1, Allen Hefner1, Karl Hobart2, Sei-Hyung Ryu3, David Grider3, David Berning1, Jose M. Ortiz-Rodriguez1, Eugene Imhoff2, Jerry Sherbondy4 ... 1National Institute of Standards and Technology, ...

Research paper thumbnail of Frequency Dependent Output Resistance and Transconductance in AlGaN/GaN MODFETs

II. Characterization System used for Frequency Dependent Properties of GaN-based MODFETs Measurem... more II. Characterization System used for Frequency Dependent Properties of GaN-based MODFETs Measurements of the frequency dispersion of the output resistance ( RDS) and transconductance (gm) in this study were made by direct evaluation of the AC current and voltage components to determine these parameters (2). Coaxial transmission lines were employed for signal and bias paths to avoid device oscillation problems

Research paper thumbnail of Power performance and scalability of AlGaN/GaN power MODFETs

IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, 2000

Page 1. 1694 IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MICROWAVE THEORY AND TECHNIQUES, VOL. 48, NO. 10, OCTOBER 2000 ... more Page 1. 1694 IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MICROWAVE THEORY AND TECHNIQUES, VOL. 48, NO. 10, OCTOBER 2000 Power Performance and Scalability of AlGaN/GaN Power MODFETs Egor Alekseev, Member, IEEE, Dimitris ...

Research paper thumbnail of Gate current in complementary HFETs

IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, 1992

Research paper thumbnail of Gate current in self-aligned n-channel and p-channel pseudomorphic heterostructure field-effect transistors

IEEE Electron Device Letters, 2000

Page 1. IEEE ELECTRON DEVICE LETTERS, VOL. 12, NO. 10, OCTOBER 1991 571 Gate Current in Self-Alig... more Page 1. IEEE ELECTRON DEVICE LETTERS, VOL. 12, NO. 10, OCTOBER 1991 571 Gate Current in Self-Aligned n-Channel and p-Channel Pseudomorphic Heterostructure Field-E ffect Transis tors Fritz L. Schuermever, Senior Member, IEEE, Michael Shur, Fellow, IEEE, and ...

Research paper thumbnail of 900V silicon carbide MOSFETs for breakthrough power supply design

2015 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Development of medium voltage SiC power technology for next generation power electronics

2015 IEEE International Workshop on Integrated Power Packaging (IWIPP), 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Static and dynamic performance characterization and comparison of 15 kV SiC MOSFET and 15 kV SiC n-IGBTs

2015 IEEE 27th International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices & IC's (ISPSD), 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Medium voltage power converter design and demonstration using 15 kV SiC N-IGBTs

2015 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), 2015

Research paper thumbnail of A 2.3-MW Medium-voltage, three-level wind energy inverter applying a unique bus structure and 4.5-kV Si/SiC hybrid isolated power modules

2015 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of 15 kV SiC N-IGBT and P-IGBT for complementary inverter topology with zero dv/dt stress on gate drivers

2013 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, 2013

ABSTRACT The complementary inverter topology with N-channel and P-channel switching devices is a ... more ABSTRACT The complementary inverter topology with N-channel and P-channel switching devices is a known method of eliminating dv/dt stress on the gate drivers. In the Silicon (Si) based applications, this advantage did not gain wide attention due to inherent inefficiency of the P-type devices, and the matured technology to handle the dv/dt stress levels produced by these devices with highest blocking voltage rating of 6.5 kV. On the other hand, the ultrahigh voltage (&gt; 12 kV) SiC devices generate high dv/dt due to their high speed switching. This requires meticulous design of the gate drivers for reliable operation of high power converters. As an easy alternative, the option of using a complementary inverter has been explored in this paper. Both N-channel and P-channel IGBTs with blocking capability of 15 kV have been investigated for the complementary structure. The N-IGBT is found to be more efficient than the P-IGBT, based on the experimental switching characterization results at 6 kV and 5 A. The results of the 3 kV half-bridge complementary inverter prototype are also presented. The option of trade-off of P-IGBT field-stop buffer layer parameters (thickness, doping concentration and lifetime) for better switching characteristics can provide the use of complementary topologies a promising alternative for high power conversion.

Research paper thumbnail of Zero voltage switching characterization of 12 kV SiC N-IGBTs

2014 IEEE 26th International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices & IC's (ISPSD), 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Characterization of 15 kV SiC n-IGBT and its application considerations for high power converters

2013 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Comparison study of 12kV n-type SiC IGBT with 10kV SiC MOSFET and 6.5kV Si IGBT based on 3L-NPC VSC applications

2012 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2012

ABSTRACT Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices and modules have been developed with high blocking voltage... more ABSTRACT Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices and modules have been developed with high blocking voltages for Medium Voltage power electronics applications. Silicon devices do not exhibit higher blocking voltage capability due to its relatively low band gap energy compared to SiC counterparts. For the first time, 12kV SiC IGBTs have been fabricated. These devices exhibit excellent switching and static characteristics. A Three-level Neutral Point Clamped Voltage Source Converter (3L-NPC VSC) has been simulated with newly developed SiC IGBTs. This 3L-NPC Converter is used as a 7.2kV grid interface for the solid state transformer and STATCOM operation. Also a comparative study is carried out with 3L-NPC VSC simulated with 10kV SiC MOSFET and 6.5kV Silicon IGBT device data.

Research paper thumbnail of Thermal design considerations for 12kV SiC n-IGBT based 3L NPC converter

2012 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2012

ABSTRACT Transformer less Intelligent Power Substation (TIPS) is a solid state replacement for th... more ABSTRACT Transformer less Intelligent Power Substation (TIPS) is a solid state replacement for the conventional bulky distribution transformers used for 13.8kV and 480V grid interconnectivity. A 100kVA 3L NPC converter is being built using 12kV SiC n-IGBT for the high voltage grid interface. In this paper, detailed thermal behavior of this converter is studied for optimum thermal design. The thermal profile at the die level at different power factor of operation is studied. This study helps the optimum component placement in the converter. Also it shows that the operating modes of the converter play a key role in optimum thermal design.

Research paper thumbnail of 10 kV, 120 A SiC half H-bridge power MOSFET modules suitable for high frequency, medium voltage applications

2011 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, 2011

Abstract The majority carrier domain of power semiconductor devices has been extended to 10 kV wi... more Abstract The majority carrier domain of power semiconductor devices has been extended to 10 kV with the advent of SiC MOSFETs and Schottky diodes. The devices exhibit excellent static and dynamic properties with encouraging preliminary reliability. Twenty-four ...

Research paper thumbnail of High voltage GaN-based transistor structure

Research paper thumbnail of Topical Workshop on Heterostructure Microelectronics

Research paper thumbnail of <title>Complementary heterostructure FET readout technology for infrared focal-plane arrays</title>

Infrared Readout Electronics, 1992

Research paper thumbnail of Large-signal characteristics of AlGaN/GaN power MODFETs

1999 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium Digest (Cat. No.99CH36282), 1999

Abstract This work addresses the scalability of power performance of AlGaN/GaN MODFETs with large... more Abstract This work addresses the scalability of power performance of AlGaN/GaN MODFETs with large gate periphery, as necessary for microwave power devices. High-frequency large-signal characteristics of AlGaN/GaN MODFETs have been studied for devices with gate ...

Research paper thumbnail of Comparison of 4.5 kV SiC JBS and Si PiN diodes for 4.5 kV Si IGBT anti-parallel diode applications

2011 Twenty-Sixth Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), 2011

Comparison of 4.5 kV SiC JBS and Si PiN Diodes ... Tam Duong1, Allen Hefner1, Karl Hobart2, Sei-H... more Comparison of 4.5 kV SiC JBS and Si PiN Diodes ... Tam Duong1, Allen Hefner1, Karl Hobart2, Sei-Hyung Ryu3, David Grider3, David Berning1, Jose M. Ortiz-Rodriguez1, Eugene Imhoff2, Jerry Sherbondy4 ... 1National Institute of Standards and Technology, ...

Research paper thumbnail of Frequency Dependent Output Resistance and Transconductance in AlGaN/GaN MODFETs

II. Characterization System used for Frequency Dependent Properties of GaN-based MODFETs Measurem... more II. Characterization System used for Frequency Dependent Properties of GaN-based MODFETs Measurements of the frequency dispersion of the output resistance ( RDS) and transconductance (gm) in this study were made by direct evaluation of the AC current and voltage components to determine these parameters (2). Coaxial transmission lines were employed for signal and bias paths to avoid device oscillation problems

Research paper thumbnail of Power performance and scalability of AlGaN/GaN power MODFETs

IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, 2000

Page 1. 1694 IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MICROWAVE THEORY AND TECHNIQUES, VOL. 48, NO. 10, OCTOBER 2000 ... more Page 1. 1694 IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MICROWAVE THEORY AND TECHNIQUES, VOL. 48, NO. 10, OCTOBER 2000 Power Performance and Scalability of AlGaN/GaN Power MODFETs Egor Alekseev, Member, IEEE, Dimitris ...

Research paper thumbnail of Gate current in complementary HFETs

IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, 1992

Research paper thumbnail of Gate current in self-aligned n-channel and p-channel pseudomorphic heterostructure field-effect transistors

IEEE Electron Device Letters, 2000

Page 1. IEEE ELECTRON DEVICE LETTERS, VOL. 12, NO. 10, OCTOBER 1991 571 Gate Current in Self-Alig... more Page 1. IEEE ELECTRON DEVICE LETTERS, VOL. 12, NO. 10, OCTOBER 1991 571 Gate Current in Self-Aligned n-Channel and p-Channel Pseudomorphic Heterostructure Field-E ffect Transis tors Fritz L. Schuermever, Senior Member, IEEE, Michael Shur, Fellow, IEEE, and ...

Research paper thumbnail of 900V silicon carbide MOSFETs for breakthrough power supply design

2015 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Development of medium voltage SiC power technology for next generation power electronics

2015 IEEE International Workshop on Integrated Power Packaging (IWIPP), 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Static and dynamic performance characterization and comparison of 15 kV SiC MOSFET and 15 kV SiC n-IGBTs

2015 IEEE 27th International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices & IC's (ISPSD), 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Medium voltage power converter design and demonstration using 15 kV SiC N-IGBTs

2015 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), 2015

Research paper thumbnail of A 2.3-MW Medium-voltage, three-level wind energy inverter applying a unique bus structure and 4.5-kV Si/SiC hybrid isolated power modules

2015 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of 15 kV SiC N-IGBT and P-IGBT for complementary inverter topology with zero dv/dt stress on gate drivers

2013 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, 2013

ABSTRACT The complementary inverter topology with N-channel and P-channel switching devices is a ... more ABSTRACT The complementary inverter topology with N-channel and P-channel switching devices is a known method of eliminating dv/dt stress on the gate drivers. In the Silicon (Si) based applications, this advantage did not gain wide attention due to inherent inefficiency of the P-type devices, and the matured technology to handle the dv/dt stress levels produced by these devices with highest blocking voltage rating of 6.5 kV. On the other hand, the ultrahigh voltage (&gt; 12 kV) SiC devices generate high dv/dt due to their high speed switching. This requires meticulous design of the gate drivers for reliable operation of high power converters. As an easy alternative, the option of using a complementary inverter has been explored in this paper. Both N-channel and P-channel IGBTs with blocking capability of 15 kV have been investigated for the complementary structure. The N-IGBT is found to be more efficient than the P-IGBT, based on the experimental switching characterization results at 6 kV and 5 A. The results of the 3 kV half-bridge complementary inverter prototype are also presented. The option of trade-off of P-IGBT field-stop buffer layer parameters (thickness, doping concentration and lifetime) for better switching characteristics can provide the use of complementary topologies a promising alternative for high power conversion.

Research paper thumbnail of Zero voltage switching characterization of 12 kV SiC N-IGBTs

2014 IEEE 26th International Symposium on Power Semiconductor Devices & IC's (ISPSD), 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Characterization of 15 kV SiC n-IGBT and its application considerations for high power converters

2013 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Comparison study of 12kV n-type SiC IGBT with 10kV SiC MOSFET and 6.5kV Si IGBT based on 3L-NPC VSC applications

2012 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2012

ABSTRACT Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices and modules have been developed with high blocking voltage... more ABSTRACT Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices and modules have been developed with high blocking voltages for Medium Voltage power electronics applications. Silicon devices do not exhibit higher blocking voltage capability due to its relatively low band gap energy compared to SiC counterparts. For the first time, 12kV SiC IGBTs have been fabricated. These devices exhibit excellent switching and static characteristics. A Three-level Neutral Point Clamped Voltage Source Converter (3L-NPC VSC) has been simulated with newly developed SiC IGBTs. This 3L-NPC Converter is used as a 7.2kV grid interface for the solid state transformer and STATCOM operation. Also a comparative study is carried out with 3L-NPC VSC simulated with 10kV SiC MOSFET and 6.5kV Silicon IGBT device data.

Research paper thumbnail of Thermal design considerations for 12kV SiC n-IGBT based 3L NPC converter

2012 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), 2012

ABSTRACT Transformer less Intelligent Power Substation (TIPS) is a solid state replacement for th... more ABSTRACT Transformer less Intelligent Power Substation (TIPS) is a solid state replacement for the conventional bulky distribution transformers used for 13.8kV and 480V grid interconnectivity. A 100kVA 3L NPC converter is being built using 12kV SiC n-IGBT for the high voltage grid interface. In this paper, detailed thermal behavior of this converter is studied for optimum thermal design. The thermal profile at the die level at different power factor of operation is studied. This study helps the optimum component placement in the converter. Also it shows that the operating modes of the converter play a key role in optimum thermal design.

Research paper thumbnail of 10 kV, 120 A SiC half H-bridge power MOSFET modules suitable for high frequency, medium voltage applications

2011 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, 2011

Abstract The majority carrier domain of power semiconductor devices has been extended to 10 kV wi... more Abstract The majority carrier domain of power semiconductor devices has been extended to 10 kV with the advent of SiC MOSFETs and Schottky diodes. The devices exhibit excellent static and dynamic properties with encouraging preliminary reliability. Twenty-four ...