Power semiconductor device models for use in discrete and power IC circuit simulation.

Support from the NSF-CDADIC University-Industry Center the last seven years has resulted in an active modeling program for power semiconductor devices at the University of Washington. A variety of special circuit simulator models has been designed for the semiconductor devices used in power electronic circuits. Model validation levels are demonstrated using power diode models as examples. Model development steps and the laboratory facilities needed to validate and characterize new models are briefly outlined. The next models to be developed are for the integrated power devices used in power ICs.