General information
Organisation
The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is a key player in research, development and innovation in four main areas :
• defence and security,
• nuclear energy (fission and fusion),
• technological research for industry,
• fundamental research in the physical sciences and life sciences.
Drawing on its widely acknowledged expertise, and thanks to its 16000 technicians, engineers, researchers and staff, the CEA actively participates in collaborative projects with a large number of academic and industrial partners.
The CEA is established in ten centers spread throughout France
Reference
SL-DRT-25-0282
Direction
DRT
Thesis topic details
Category
Technological challenges
Thesis topics
Advanced functions for monitoring power transistors (towards greater reliability and increased lifespan of power converters for energy)
Contract
Thèse
Job description
In order to increase the power of electronic systems, a common approach is to parallelize components within modules. However, this parallelization is complicated by the dispersion of transistor parameters, both initial and post-aging. Fast switching of Wide Bandgap (WBG) semiconductors components often requires slowdowns to avoid over-oscillation and destruction.
An intelligent driving scheme, including adjusted control, control of internal parameters of circuits and devices, as well as a feedback loop, could improve reliability, service life and reduce the risk of breakage.
The objectives of the thesis will be to develop, study and analyze the performance of control and piloting functions of power components, in silicon carbide (SiC) or gallium nitride (GaN), which could ultimately be implemented in a dedicated integrated circuit (ASIC type).
This thesis subject aims to solve critical problems in the parallelization of power components, thus contributing to eco-innovation by increasing the lifespan of power modules.
University / doctoral school
Thesis topic location
Site
Grenoble
Requester
Position start date
01/10/2025
Person to be contacted by the applicant
GWOZIECKI Romain
romain.gwoziecki@cea.fr
CEA
DRT/DSYS/SSCE/L2EP
CEA Grenoble
17 Av des Martyrs
38034 Grenoble
0438780382
Tutor / Responsible thesis director
En savoir plus
https://www.leti-cea.fr/cea-tech/leti/Pages/recherche-appliquee/plateformes/electronique-puissance.aspx