Power devices are the primary focus of  laboratory research. The group studies both Silicon and wide bandgap based devices, such as Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitride.Some device applications of interest include power MOSFETs, BJTs, Thyristors, GTOs, IGBTs and power rectifiers.The specific research interests of each student member are presented on the student profile page.
 

APDRL facilities support all phases of device development including design, fabrication and characterization.The laboratory is equipped with both PC and workstation machines, which contain the necessary device simulation and layout tools.Fabrication is done in Rensselaer's Class 100 Clean Room, also located in the Center for Industrial Innovation.Characterization takes place in the APDRL's Room 4108 facility.Here, the group uses both automated and standalone test fixtures including a microelectronic probe station, curve tracer, device parameter analyzer and an oscilloscope.