ACTIVITY 1

1. When designing power electronics circuits, what are the parameters

(ratings) that you should know in order to select the most suitable power
devices? Give numerical examples of parameters for at least 2 power
electronics application that you know that relates to a particular choice of
power device.

2. Why is it desirable to use high switching frequency in power electronic

circuit?

3. State two important features of the IGBT.

4. State one advantage and one disadvantage of the power MOSFET.

5. State one advantage and one disadvantage of the power BJT.

6. State two important features of the SCR.

7. Give one main reason why the SCR is not preferable in DC-DC converter
circuits.

8. Draw the symbol of a power MOSFET and describe briefly how it can be
turned on and off.

9. Describe what Safe Operating Area (SOA) means for devices such as a
power BJT or power MOSFET.

10.What is the significance of power devices based on new materials such as

SiC or GaN in power electronics applications?

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