Title :
Novel method for calculating maximum bulk electric field in high-voltage diodes with large negative bevel angles
Author_Institution :
University of Stellenbosch, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Abstract :
The letter describes a simple method for calculating the maximum bulk electric field in high-voltage semiconductor diodes with large bevel angles. It is based on the notion of a characteristic length, which is defined in the letter. The resulting model is a useful design aid.
Keywords :
electric fields; semiconductor device models; semiconductor diodes; HV semiconductor devices; calculation method; design aid; high-voltage diodes; large negative bevel angles; maximum bulk electric field; model;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19850407
