18517178. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract (NEXPERIA B.V.)
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Vasantha Kumar Vaddagere Nagaraju of Hamburg (DE)
Hans-Martin Ritter of Hamburg (DE)
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18517178 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
A semiconductor controlled rectifier (SCR) device with low capacitance, low trigger voltage, fast turn-on, and low on-resistance is described in the patent application.
- Low capacitance
- Low trigger voltage
- Fast turn-on
- Low on-resistance
Potential Applications
The semiconductor controlled rectifier (SCR) device can be used in power electronics, motor control, lighting control, and other applications requiring efficient switching and control of electrical currents.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the need for semiconductor devices with improved performance characteristics such as low capacitance, low trigger voltage, fast turn-on, and low on-resistance.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include enhanced efficiency, reduced power losses, improved reliability, and increased performance in various electronic applications.
Potential Commercial Applications
The semiconductor controlled rectifier (SCR) device can be utilized in industries such as automotive, renewable energy, consumer electronics, and industrial automation for improved energy efficiency and performance.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in the field of semiconductor devices includes traditional SCRs, MOSFETs, and IGBTs, which may not offer the same combination of low capacitance, low trigger voltage, fast turn-on, and low on-resistance as the device described in this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing semiconductor devices in terms of cost-effectiveness?
The cost-effectiveness of implementing this technology compared to traditional semiconductor devices is not addressed in the patent application. Further analysis and cost comparisons would be needed to determine the economic viability of adopting this technology.
What are the environmental implications of using this technology in electronic devices?
The environmental impact of manufacturing and disposing of semiconductor controlled rectifier (SCR) devices with improved performance characteristics is not discussed in the patent application. Additional research would be required to assess the sustainability of this technology in electronic applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
A semiconductor device is provided, more particularly, a semiconductor controlled rectifier device (SCR) device, which achieves low capacitance, low trigger voltage, fast turn-on, and low on-resistance. Additionally, the semiconductor controlled rectifier device (SCR) device can achieve low capacitance, low trigger voltage, fast turn-on, and low on-resistance at the same time.
