Transistors, MOSFETs and SCRs; Semiconductors in IEDs

Description

This IED Electronics Workshop will be conducted in our San Diego Training Facility on the following dates:

• 14AUG18 0800-1200
• 28AUG18 0800-1200
• 25SEP18 0800-1200
• 09OCT18 0800-1200
• 16OCT18 0800-1200
• 06NOV18 0800-1200
• 05FEB19 0800-1200

In this workshop, Students will:

• Summarize how semiconductors are used in the electrical circuit of an IED
• Describe semiconductor theory
• Describe the relationship between N and P-type materials
• Recognize the schematic symbol for a diode
• Explain how transistors and capacitors are used in the electrical circuit of an IED
• Identify the schematic symbol, the legs, and the function of a transistor
• Determine how transistors are configured in an IED circuit
• Discuss how MOSFETs are used in an electrical circuit of an IED
• Identify the schematic symbol, the legs, and the function of a MOSFET
• Determine how MOSFETs are configured in an IED circuitDiscuss how SCRs are used in an electrical circuit of an IED
• Identify the schematic symbol, the legs, and the function of a SCR
• Determine how SCRs are configured in an IED circuit

Deliverables:

1. Student Handouts
2. Breadboard and relevant parts
3. Certificate of Completion