The devices described in "Advanced MOS-Gated Thyristor Concepts" are
utilized in microelectronics production equipment, in power transmission
equipment, and for very high power motor control in electric trains,
steel-mills, etc. Advanced concepts that enable improving the
performance of power thyristors are discussed here, along with devices
with blocking voltage capabilities of 5,000-V, 10,000-V and 15,000-V.
Throughout the book, analytical models are generated to allow a simple
analysis of the structures and to obtain insight into the underlying
physics. The results of two-dimensional simulations are provided to
corroborate the analytical models and give greater insight into the
device operation.