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During power cycling tests, a precise junction temperature estimation is necessary for a correct interpretation of the test results and it is even more important, when the test results are used for lifetime modeling. For SiC MOSFETs, a common approach is to use the VSD-Method, which was reported to deliver accurate junction temperature readings. However, given the variety of device designs and technologies available on the market, this cannot be taken for granted for all SiC MOSFETs. For that purpose, different aspects of the accuracy of the VSD-Method were investigated in this work, by comparing the junction temperature reading obtained by the VSD-Method, with the actual chip temperature, measured by thermography for two different SiC MOSFET designs. Whereas one design lead to accurate temperature readings, the other exhibited a significant deviation between the temperature measured by thermography and the temperature reading by the VSD-Method. Furthermore, the impact of the gate voltage on the temperature reading of the VSD-Method was investigated. Both designs exhibit a consistent temperature reading for gate voltages 2V above and below the maximum rated negative gate voltage for a wide range of sensing currents. Hence, the results show, that a systematic measurement error can occur for some SiC MOSFET designs, which may cause a misinterpretation of power cycling test results. Therefore, it is important to verify the accuracy of the temperature estimation when deploying the VSD-Method for SiC MOSFETs, particularly when comparative tests are performed or the test results are used for lifetime modeling.

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Investigation on the Accuracy of the VSD-Method for Different SiC MOSFET Designs Considering Different Measurement Parameters

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The level of integration for system-on-chip design is rapidly increasing.

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The IEEE Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices & Applications (WiPDA) provides a forum for device scientists, circuit designers, & application engineers from the Power Electronics & Electron Devices Societies to share technology updates, research findings, experience & potential applications.

The gate oxide reliability for commercial silicon carbide (SiC) power metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect-transistors (MOSFETs) is significant for their applications. The constant-voltage time-dependent dielectric breakdown (TDDB)
measurement is commonly utilized to evaluate the dielectric failure time of the SiC power MOSFETs under normal operation. A charge-to-breakdown approach based on the oxide tunneling current behavior has been proposed recently for the projection of dielectric failure time. The method is less time-consuming but
requires the oxide leakage current behavior of the devices to follow a universal envelope. This work compares the predicted failure times of commercial 1.2 kV SiC MOSFETs from the charge-to-breakdown approach and the constant-voltage TDDB
method. The results show that the constant-voltage TDDB method applied under low oxide fields (Eox < 9MV/cm) produces the most conservative prediction of the device lifetime.

Comparison of Gate Oxide Lifetime Predictions with Charge-to-Breakdown Approach and Constant-Voltage TDDB on SiC Power MOSFET

This presentation discusses the impacts of the defect densities on SiC epitaxial wafers on the yield and oxide reliability of large area SiC power MOSFETs. TDDB measurements on commercial SiC power MOSFETs with different sizes are conducted to check if oxide reliability degrades with larger device size. The gate oxide reliability of planar and trench SiC power MOSFETs are also studied and compared.

Impacts of Area-Dependent Defects on the Yield and Gate Oxide Reliability of SiC Power MOSFETs

This paper reports the layout approaches and resulting static, dynamic, and short-circuit (SC) ruggedness characteristics of 1.2 kV power MOSFETs fabricated on a 6-inch 4H-SiC substrate. Different layout topologies (linear and hexagonal) and different design variations (with and without bridge of P-well) were investigated to study their effect. It was experimentally demonstrated that 1) the hexagonal layout topology enables a low specific on-resistance (Ron.sp), 2) the linear MOSFET can be utilized in high frequency applications due to fast switching speed, and 3) the hexagonal topology with bridge offers greater reliability and ruggedness.

A Static, Switching, Short-circuit Characteristics of 1.2 kV 4H-SiC MOSFETs: Comparison between Linear and (Bridged) Hexagonal Topology

Enhanced short-circuit (SC) withstand capability for SiC Power MOSFETs has been recently achieved using the BaSIC(DMM) Topology which employs a Gate-Source-Shorted Si Depletion Mode MOSFET (GSS Si DMM) in series with the source of the SiC Power MOSFET. This approach increase SC withstand capability with minimal impact on on-resistance and switching losses. In this paper, it is demonstrated for the first time that the Composite MOSFETs created within the BaSIC(DMM) Topology can be paralleled to increase current and power handling capability while maintaining good SC withstand capability. Experimental results on scaling the power were obtained using Composite MOSFET made with 1.2 kV 280 mΩ Si DMM devices. Excellent linearity of current scaling and SC capability was experimentally achieved with 2, 3 and 4 paralleled composite MOSFETs.

Excellent Static and Dynamic Scaling of Power Handling Capability of the BaSIC(DMM) Topology with 1.2 kV SiC Power MOSFETs

The presentation shows a submodule design for a 2 kV, 1 MW integrated modular motor drive (IMMD) for aviation applications. IMMD system and submodule structures are illustrated and the design challenges are introduced. The gate drive design, busbar design and partial disharge (PD) related studies for the submodule are discussed in detail. The submodule testing results are presented at the end. Double-pulse, short-circuit, and H-bridge test results validated the electrical performance of the sub-module. Preliminary PD tests show that the submodule is free of PD at low pressure of 87 Torr, which is the air pressure at 50,000 feet above the sealevel. The full scale inverter formed by these submodules is expected to achieve an efficiency over 99% with a power density of 35.36 kW/kg.

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