Power semiconductor devices for hybrid, electric, and fuel cell vehicles

    Authors

    Z. J. Shen;I. Omura

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Proc. IEEE

    Keywords

    diodes; insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs); power modules; power; semiconductor devices; HIGH-VOLTAGE; IGBT; ACCUFET; Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

    Abstract

    Power semiconductor devices are key components in all power electronic systems, particularly in hybrid, electric, and fuel cell vehicles. This paper reviews the system requirement and latest development of power semiconductor devices including IGBTs, freewheeling diodes, and advanced power module technology in relating to electric vehicle applications. State-of-the-art silicon device technologies, their future trends, and theoretical limits are discussed. Emerging wide bandgap semiconductor devices such as SiC devices and their potential applications in electric vehicles are also reviewed.

    Journal Title

    Proceedings of the Ieee

    Volume

    95

    Issue/Number

    4

    Publication Date

    1-1-2007

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    778

    Last Page

    789

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000246425200008

    ISSN

    0018-9219

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