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Power Electronics

Assignment questions

UNIT 2
1. Give the comparison between MOSFET and GTO.
2. Draw the circuit symbol of IGBT. Compare its advantages over MOSFET
3. Draw the switching model and switching waveforms of a power MOSFET, define the various
Switching applications
4. With a circuit diagram and waveforms of base circuit voltage, base current and collector
current under saturation for a power transistor, show the delay that occurs during the turn-ON
and turn – OFF.
5. Explain the terms Overdrive factor (ODF) and forced beta for a power transistor for
Switching applications?
6. What is di/dt? Explain how the devices are protected against high di/dt and dv/dt.

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