New concept for lightning surge protection of avionics using 4H-SiC current limiter

A novel surge protection device is investigated for lightning surge protection of electronic equipment embedded in composite material aircraft. The device employs silicon carbide depletion mode junction field effect transistors for current limiting.

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Published in2013 International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility pp. 793 - 798
Main Authors Cheung, Wilson, Day, David, Tammen, Thomas, Sauvage, Alain, Bui, Liem, Monnereau, Nicolas
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published EMC Europe Foundation 01.09.2013
Subjects
4H-SiC
Aerospace electronics
Avionic Lightning Surge Protection
Current Limiter
Current limiters
JFETs
Lightning
Surge Blocking Module (SBM)
Surge protection
Surges
Transient analysis
VJFET
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Summary:A novel surge protection device is investigated for lightning surge protection of electronic equipment embedded in composite material aircraft. The device employs silicon carbide depletion mode junction field effect transistors for current limiting.
ISSN:2325-0356