Title :
Experimental observation of the lateral plasma propagation in a thyristor
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Research Laboratories, Pittsburgh, Pa.
fDate :
2/1/1975 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Electron-hole plasma propagation in the lateral direction of a thyristor is slowed down by emitter shunts. The lifetimes of the device also influence the plasma-spreading velocity. These phenomena are observed by taking time-resolved pictures of recombination radiation emission from the device.
Keywords :
Capacitance; Doping; Electrons; Interface states; Plasma devices; Silicon; Solid state circuits; Thyristors; Variable structure systems; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Electron Devices, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/T-ED.1975.18079
