Title :
New avalanche-injection-controlled switch
Author :
Califano, F.P. ; Caruso, A. ; Spirito, P. ; Vitale, G.F.
Author_Institution :
UniversitÃ\xa0 di Napoli, Istituto Elettrotecnico, Napoli, Italy
Abstract :
A new 3-terminal switching device, based on the avalanche-injection effect, is proposed. Its working principle is confirmed both by theoretical and experimental results. Experimental switching times of the order of a nanosecond have been observed.
Keywords :
semiconductor switches; 3-terminal switching device; avalanche injection controlled switch;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19770144
