Mixed-mode simulation of switching characteristics of SiC DMOSFETs

Mixed-mode 시뮬레이션을 이용한 SiC DMOSFET의 스위칭 특성 분석

SiC power device possesses attractive features, such as high breakdown voltage, high-speed switching capability, and high temperature operation. In general, device design has a significant effect on the switching characteristics. It is known that in SiC power MOSFET, the JFET region width is one of the most important parameters. In this paper, we demonstrated that the switching performance of DMOSFET is dependent on the with width of the JFET region by using 2-D Mixed-mode simulations. The 4H-SiC DMOSFETs with a JFET region designed to block 800 V were optimized for minimum loss by adjusting the parameters of the n JFET region, CSL, and n-drift layer. It has been found that the JFET region reduces specific on-resistance and therefore the switching characteristics depend on the JFET region.