SEMINET: further advances in integrated device/circuit simulation for power electronics

Abstract

SEMINET, a power circuit simulator with an integral device simulator, is reviewed, and enhancements are described. Development and simulation of a dynamic insulated-gate-transistor (IGT) model using SEMINET is discussed, and insights into IGT behavior during turn-off are presented. Simulation of an IGT-based half-bridge circuit is described, and the large-signal transient behavior and interaction of the IGT and flyback diode are examined.<>