Energy Considerations in Second Breakdown.
Abstract
The energy between the beginning of turn-off and the onset of second breakdown, dissipated at the collectors of power transistors switching inductive loads, was determined and plotted vs the time to second breakdown. A linear relationship was obtained, excluding a thermal initiation mechanism, which requires a t to the 0.5 power dependence. Originator-supplied keywords include: Second breakdown, Transistor switching, Inductive loads, and Device failure.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA152389
Entities
People
- S. A. Mcmullen
- W. M. Portnoy
Organizations
- Texas Tech University