22 Power BJT Transistors| Power Electronics

The video tutorial covers power transistors, focusing on bipolar junction transistors (BJTs). It explains their classifications, characteristics, and switching mechanisms. The concept of OverDrive and forced beta is discussed, along with an example calculation for BJT saturation. The tutorial also covers how to drive BJTs effectively and addresses challenges in paralleling BJTs, offering solutions for current sharing and thermal management.

What are the potential drawbacks of using BJTs compared to MOSFETs and IGBTs?

What is the importance of driver circuits in BJT applications?

Explain the concept of thermal runaway in BJTs.

How can emitter resistors help in parallel BJT configurations?