Control and Prognosis of Power Electronic Devices Using Light
USPN 11621774.pdf (2.250Mb)Abstract
An optically-monitored and/or optically-controlled electronic
device is described. The device includes at least one
of a semiconductor transistor or a semiconductor diode. An
optical detector is configured to detect light emitted by the
at least one of the semiconductor transistor or the semiconductor
diode during operation. A signal processor is configured
to communicate with the optical detector to receive
information regarding the light detected. The signal processor
is further configured to provide information concerning
at least one of an electrical current flowing in, a temperature
of, or a condition of the at least one of the semiconductor
transistor or the semiconductor diode during operation.
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