Title :
The influence of thermal gradients on the characterization of Schottky-barrier diodes
Author :
Chin, Vincent W.L. ; Newbery, Stephen M.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Phys., New South Wales Univ., Kensington, NSW, Australia
fDate :
1/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A simple and fast method of measuring the electrical performance of a packaged array of Schottky diodes as a function of temperature is described. The technique utilizes the device´s ceramic package as the isolating thermal resistance. The effective thermal conductivity of the experimental arrangement is investigated, allowing the cooling times and temperature distribution of the system to be determined. In particular, attention is given to the variation between device operating temperatures and those obtained from a diode temperature sensor mounted in close proximity to the die
Keywords :
Schottky-barrier diodes; cooling; packaging; thermal resistance; Schottky-barrier diodes; ceramic package; cooling times; device operating temperatures; diode temperature sensor; effective thermal conductivity; electrical performance; isolating thermal resistance; packaged array; temperature distribution; thermal gradients; Ceramics; Cooling; Electric resistance; Electric variables measurement; Electrical resistance measurement; Packaging; Schottky diodes; Temperature sensors; Thermal conductivity; Thermal resistance;
Journal_Title :
Electron Devices, IEEE Transactions on
