Physical modelling of Shockley diodes used on 2/10 /spl mu/sec surge circuits

Abstract

This paper presents results about the electrical behaviour of Shockley diodes. Static as well as dynamic modelling are compared to experimental results. Triggering mechanisms are either avalanche generated currents, for static analysis, or surge signals, for dynamic one. The operation of this device is experimentally studied on lightning surge signal complying to the FCC part 68 standard. Transient characteristics are discussed from the physical, modelling and experimental points of view.