Wide Bandgap Devices and Applications Short Course

The course will be presented online in real-time, with opportunities for Q&A with the instructors.

COURSE BENEFITS

Attendees gain comprehensive insight into power SiC and GaN materials, devices, and insertion of these technologies into power electronics systems.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Provide fundamentals of SiC and GaN material, device, and power electronics technology. Participants will gain proficiency through instruction on WBG fundamentals and application-specific case studies.

COURSE TOPICS

 – SiC and GaN Power Electronic Markets

 – SiC Substrate Technology Status

 – Silicon Carbide Epitaxy Technology

 – SiC Fabrication in a Silicon Fab

 – Introduction to SiC Power Devices

 – Packaging and Integration of Wide-Bandgap Power Semiconductors

 – Si, SiC, and GaN applications in Mobility and Renewable Energy

 – Reliable GaN FETs for Power Supply Applications

 – GaN Power Devices: Technology and Reliability-limiting Processes

 – SiC Power Device Reliability

– Matching Chip Requirements to the Application

– How WBG Switches are Reshaping Motor Drives

– MV EV Fast Charger System

– SiC and GaN High-Voltage Power Device Characterization for Converter Applications

– Bidirectional SiC and GaN Switch Technology