Basics of MOSFETs

Basic

• Basics of Transistors ＋
  • Transistor Fundamentals: Structure, Types, and Operating Principles
  • Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) Basics: Operation and Applications (NPN & PNP)
  • NPN Transistor: Low-Side Switch Fundamentals
  • PNP Transistor: High-Side Switch Fundamentals
  • What is a Digital Transistor?
  • Digital Transistor Selection
  • ON Resistance
  • Total Gate Charge
  • How to select＜Selecting Transistors to Ensure Safe Operation＞
  • Junction Temperature ＜Calculating Transistor Chip Temperature＞
  • What is a Load Switch?
• Basics of MOSFETs ＋
  • What are MOSFETs? – MOSFET Parasitic Capacitance and Its Temperature Characteristic
  • What are MOSFETs? – MOSFET Switching Characteristics and Temperature Characteristics
  • What are MOSFETs? – MOSFET Threshold Values, ID-VGS Characteristics, and Temperature Characteristics
  • What are MOSFETs? – Super-junction MOSFET
  • What are MOSFETs? – Types and Features of High Voltage Super-Junction MOSFET
  • What are MOSFETs? – Fast trr SJ-MOSFET：PrestoMOS™
  • MOSFET Thermal Resistance and Power Dissipation: Packages Capable of Back-Surface Heat Dissipation
• Introduction
• Confirming the Suitability of a Transistor in Actual Operation – Introduction ＋
  • Confirmation of the Chip Temperature
  • Confirmation of Suitability in Actual Operation and Preparations
  • Confirmation that Absolute Maximum Ratings are Satisfied
  • Confirmation that Operation is within the SOA (Safe Operating Area)
  • Confirmation that Operation is within the SOA Derated at the Actual Operating Temperature
  • Confirmation that Average Power Consumption is within the Rated Power
  • Summary
• Summary

Evaluation

• The Importance of the Recovery Characteristics of Primary-side Switching Elements in LLC Converters －Introduction－ ＋
  • Basic Configuration of an LLC Converter
  • Features of LLC Converter Operation
  • Basic Operation of LLC Converters
  • Importance of MOSFET Recovery Characteristics for Off-Resonance of LLC Converters
  • The Importance of the Recovery Characteristics of Primary-side Switching Elements in LLC Converters　ーSummaryー
• The Importance of the Reverse Recovery Characteristics of Switching Elements in Inverter Circuits　－Introduction－ ＋
  • Types of Inverter Circuits and Energization Methods
  • Basic Operation of 3-Phase Modulation Inverter Circuits
  • Comparison of Losses in a PrestoMOS™ MOSFET and a Standard SJ MOSFET Using Double-Pulse Tests (Actual Measurement Results)
  • Comparison of Efficiency of a PrestoMOS™ MOSFET and a Standard SJ MOSFET in a 3-Phase Modulation Inverter Circuit (Simulations)
  • The Importance of the Reverse Recovery Characteristics of Switching Elements in Inverter Circuits　－Summary－
• Mechanisms of MOSFET Destruction ＋
  • About SOA （Safe Operating Area） Destruction
  • About Destruction due to Avalanche Breakdown
  • About dV/dt Destruction
  • Mechanisms of MOSFET Destruction　－Summary－
• About Double-Pulse Tests ＋
  • Recovery Characteristic Evaluation Using Double-Pulse Tests
  • Mechanism of Self Turn-on Occurrence
  • Summary
• Improving the Power Conversion Efficiency of Phase Shift Full Bridge Circuits – Introduction ＋
  • Basic Configuration of a PSFB Circuit
  • Basic Operation of PSFB Circuits
  • Guidelines Relating to Operation of Switching Elements Under Light Loading
  • Guidelines Relating to Operation of Switching Elements Under Heavy Loading
  • Evaluation of Efficiency
  • Improving the Power Conversion Efficiency of Phase Shift Full Bridge Circuit – Summary –