An alternative approach for the determination of the "OFF-ON" turnover process in four-layer semiconductor davices

Herzl Aharoni, Boris Likhterov

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Abstract

A tutorial point of view is presented regarding a classroom description of the triggering action leading to the "OFF-ON" switching of four-layer semiconductor devices. It is suggested that the events, which take place at the onset of switching, can be determined by using a system control analysis approach rather than the usually used circuit analysis approach. The proposed alternative, which utilizes feedback concepts, is instructive since the actual physical internal processes which take place within the four-layer device at the turnover point, toward switching, are regenerative. Accordingly, this approach provides an insight which is lacking in the usually used circuit analysis approach.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)434-438
Number of pages5
JournalIEEE Transactions on Education
Volume43
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Nov 2000

Keywords

  • OFF-ON triggering
  • Positive feedback
  • Silicon controlled rectifiers

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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