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Solutions to current induced avalanche burnout

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6068670

Reviews of normal breakdown and current induced avalanche breakdown mechanisms in silicon power transistors are presented. We show the applicability of the current induced avalanche model to heavy ion induced burnouts. Finally, we present solutions to current induced avalanche in silicon power semiconductors. 7 refs., 5 figs.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
6068670
Report Number(s):
SAND-90-1712C; CONF-910627--1; ON: DE90013196
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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