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IH262V Power Semiconductor Devices 7.5 credits

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Termin

Information for Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 single courses students

Course location

KTH Kista

Duration
26 Aug 2024 - 27 Oct 2024
Periods
P1 (7.5 hp)
Pace of study

50%

Application code

10128

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

English

Course memo
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Number of places

5 - 30

Target group

Professionals in power electronics or with an interest in learning basic power electronics components.

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus IH262V (Autumn 2024–)
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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course gives an overview of modern power semiconductor components and the physical bases of their function. Typical uni- and bipolar component types for rectification and switching are treated, and how the newly developed semiconductor materials influence power losses and sustainability. The course contains the following parts:

  • Basic semiconductor physics and comparison of different semiconductor materials.
  • Component structures and manufacturing methods.
  • Static and dynamic properties of components.
  • Encapsulation of components, thermal properties, losses and reliability.
  • Practical experience in component evaluation.

Intended learning outcomes

After passing the course, the student shall be able to

  • discuss advantages and disadvantages with different types of semiconductor materials for power electronics
  • design simple component structures with regard to doping and geometry
  • explain how external electric fields, via contacts, influence the field distribution and charge carrier transport inside devices
  • analyse power losses and sustainability for semiconductor power devices
  • justify choice of component type for different applications.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

  • Knowledge in semiconductor components corresponding to 3 credits or at least 1 year of documented experience of working with these types of components (e.g. diodes, transistors or thyristors) in power electronics.
  • Knowledge in English corresponding to the upper secondary course English B/6.

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Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • PRO1 - Project work, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • ÖVN1 - Excercises, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Main examination consists of oral presentation and discussion of project work. Furthermore, submission of solutions to numerical problems and implementation of lab is included.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

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