A type of MOSFET used for short-circuit protection, called a TEMPFET (temperature protected FET), is discussed. It is a MOSFET with built-in thermal protection. A temperature sensitive sensor chip connected between the gate and source electrodes becomes electrically conductive when the junction temperature exceeds 155-160 degrees C. The low impedance path between the gate and source terminals effectively removes the drive signal from the gate and shuts off the power FET. This causes immediate cooling of the junction temperature and guarantees long-term reliable devices operation. Short-circuit behavior and practical circuit solutions are also described.


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    Title :

    A high current short circuit tolerant MOSFET switch


    Additional title:

    Ein MOSFET-Schalter für hohe Ströme und mit Kurzschlußtoleranz


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1989


    Size :

    12 Seiten, 8 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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